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It certainly caught my attention. Great storytelling.

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"Jonze understands that when envisioning human-like AI, the question to ask isn't 'How will they slaughter us?' but 'What insecurities might they have?'" - via The Verge's Sheon Han's "Spike Jonze's Her holds up a decade later"

I didn't see the "insecurity" angle, but it's clear as day now. And I wholeheartedly agree with Han's assessment that Her holds up very well after a decade and over a slew of AI-based films since. Here's my take from 2023.

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Maybe the New York Times can buy the code and hire a few of the developers to keep Artifact going without the expensive commenting system (or point to theirs). It has been my number one news app for 2023 and really enjoyed the discovery and some of the AI features. But I especially enjoyed the one stop shop to various news organization I follow that diversifies the perspective angles to a story and writing styles. It’s diversification good for all?

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Who knew that a) exposed bra was a thing and b) that I would visit Vogue’s articles based on their headlines enough times that I ran out of free articles. Who knew?

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In a recent conversation, I delved into the intriguing dynamics between social media magnates and traditional media. It's fascinating to observe how individuals who control major digital platforms can shape public discourse, bypassing the need for traditional advertising. In fact, some may even have such a disdain for them insomuch to throw profanity towards them, on a recorded and broadcasted event. Their statements, often shared via social media, are quickly picked up and amplified by traditional media outlets, illustrating a powerful interplay of influence and reach. This phenomenon not only reflects the evolving landscape of media engagement but also underscores the pivotal role of social media in shaping our information ecosystem.

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“We believe Apple will emerge as one of the key winners — or 'Edge AI Enablers' — in this race given the unique data from Apple's 2 billion+ devices and 1.2 billion+ users, Apple's focus on data privacy, and Apple's leading hardware, software, silicon and services vertical integration."

Totally. In fact, called it awhile back: https://www.tumblr.com/drewvigal/712874523152859136/a-haiku-on-who-will-dominate-ai

https://www.tumblr.com/drewvigal/712874523152859136/a-haiku-on-who-will-dominate-ai

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Like Facebook is an app on my iPhone, Metaverse will just be a "spatial computing" app on Apple's Vision Pro.

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Been watching the Tupak documentary Dear Mama and was inspired to see the full version of his speech. I can only imagine how far he would have gone to make a positive change in our society.

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EYkqdzj48dyYq?si=_Op7NOKJRwGJeRIodQrpyQ

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“Not much to see here.” So true. Haha! 🤣

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Wishlist: Watch OS

I wish my Apple Watch knows when I'm in a quiet environment and when I give it instructions, its audible response is a whisper.

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A hAIku on a sync stream app for conversation

As the show unfolds, Thoughts recorded on the web page: Time-shifted, shared still.

Clarifying parameter: despite watching a show/film on a streaming service a day or week later, it still feels like you're part of the conversation, as if the story on screen unfolds during the original broadcast.

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A hAIku on Spotify DJ X

Spotify's DJ X, Thinks I'm a young lad at twelve. Alas, mistaken.

Added context: I just started Premium Duo with my 12-yo daughter after a few years of sharing. So I can see how DJ X might think that. But when will the AI know to not include her playlist and also catch up to my updated taste profile?

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A hAIku on Facts and Fiction

Everything's fiction, Until proven as truth with facts, A journey of proof.

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A hAIku on "Who Will Dominate AI?"

AI dominance, Microsoft, Apple and Google, Our digital lives.

Of note: Bing Image Creator blocked this prompt because it conflicted with their content policy. Glad they did as it, er, prompted me to "dream" this image in DreamStudio. I think it's pretty cool.

Added context: a couple of days after posting this, I saw this WSJ's story "Apple, Microsoft Dominate U.S. Markets After FAANG Trade Fizzles." I aim to write a longer post on why Apple will continue to dominate if it leverages its user input and engagement on its platforms. Assuming that they are secretly working on their own AI model.

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A hAIku on "Auto Complete and AI" Auto complete thoughts, Feeding the AI beast within, Confirmations grow.

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ON AI, media, and education

Concerns in schools grow, Teaching media must change, Media changes us.