Artificial intelligence and the future

[GoCubsGo]

Shame on parents and current educators for not teaching kids to read clocks!

I think it's an important part of education to learn about other and past practices and culture. It's good to know that before there were calculators there was the abacus and the slide rule. It's also good to know that people have tracked "time" for thousands of years, using tools like a sundial. It's also interesting to see the wide variety of clocks and watches created over the years, some of which are mechanical marvels and some are works of art. It's good to understand time zones and the somewhat arbitrary way we determine if it's 1:00 or 2:00 in a particular place.

But the fact is, nobody really needs to use an analog clock because there's digital time literally everywhere. Would I teach my kid about analog clocks? Sure, along with a lot of other "old school" stuff, but I wouldn't heap shame on anyone who didn't. Sorta like learning to drive a stick shift - nice to know, but hardly necessary anymore.

[O Really]

Would we know how to use this one?

[GoCubsGo]

Would we know how to use this one?

"Sarah?"

"Get me Wally at the fillin' station!"

[O Really]

One ringy dingy...

[O Really]

For a couple of different reasons, I haven't worn a watch in more than 10 years. I don't remember the last time the only way I had to know the time was with an analog clock. I can sit where I am and see the time literally 6 different places.

[GoCubsGo]

For a couple of different reasons, I haven't worn a watch in more than 10 years. I don't remember the last time the only way I had to know the time was with an analog clock. I can sit where I am and see the time literally 6 different places.

I still wear a watch, it's just handy and easier to glance rather than reaching into my pocket.

[GoCubsGo]

One ringy dingy...

Yikes.

[supesalemgr2]

One ringy dingy...

Yikes.

Back in the day being a telephone operator was not a bad job for a woman.

[neoplacebo]

I remember that when I was young, if I wanted to know something I didn't know, I'd have to either go to the World Book encyclopedia or else take a trip to the library and go through who knows how many cards in the massive card file and select the titles that may allow you to find what you're looking for. I also remember when digital clocks first appeared and I thought "hell, this might result in nobody knowing how to read a fucking clock." Way past that now.

Sometimes though, AI is an idiot:

AI Overview

Based on available information, Sarah Beaudin is an actress, producer, and writer. In a February 2025 Instagram post, she mentioned being 24 weeks pregnant, indicating she was born around 2000–2001, making her roughly 24-25 years old as of early 2026....

And with all these new shoes that you just step into,it will eventually result in nobody knowing how to tie their shoes.This is what AI will do eventually. Nobody will know how to do anything. It reminds me of an old Star Trek episode where a planet was at wor but it was all done with computers instead of explosives. the computer would tell you which buildings were bombed and which people had been killed, except the building would be undamaged but the people would report to some sort of incinerator to become casualties. they all went for it. It's like the modern day trump cult. Fucking idiots.

[neoplacebo]

One ringy dingy...

Yikes.

Back in the day being a telephone operator was not a bad job for a woman.

I could never imagine the phone company going out of business. Think of all those useless cables hanging on poles still.

[GoCubsGo]

Back in the day being a telephone operator was not a bad job for a woman.

Right up there with secretary.

[Vrede too]

I remember that when I was young, if I wanted to know something I didn't know, I'd have to either go to the World Book encyclopedia or else take a trip to the library and go through who knows how many cards in the massive card file and select the titles that may allow you to find what you're looking for. I also remember when digital clocks first appeared and I thought "hell, this might result in nobody knowing how to read a fucking clock." Way past that now.

Sometimes though, AI is an idiot:

AI Overview

Based on available information, Sarah Beaudin is an actress, producer, and writer. In a February 2025 Instagram post, she mentioned being 24 weeks pregnant, indicating she was born around 2000–2001, making her roughly 24-25 years old as of early 2026....

And with all these new shoes that you just step into, it will eventually result in nobody knowing how to tie their shoes.This is what AI will do eventually. Nobody will know how to do anything. It reminds me of an old Star Trek episode where a planet was at war but it was all done with computers instead of explosives. The computer would tell you which buildings were bombed and which people had been killed, except the building would be undamaged but the people would report to some sort of incinerator to become casualties. They all went for it. It's like the modern day trump cult. Fucking idiots.

Now, you can go to AI to "learn" things that are made up.

Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)

[neoplacebo]

I remember that when I was young, if I wanted to know something I didn't know, I'd have to either go to the World Book encyclopedia or else take a trip to the library and go through who knows how many cards in the massive card file and select the titles that may allow you to find what you're looking for. I also remember when digital clocks first appeared and I thought "hell, this might result in nobody knowing how to read a fucking clock." Way past that now.

Sometimes though, AI is an idiot:

AI Overview

Based on available information, Sarah Beaudin is an actress, producer, and writer. In a February 2025 Instagram post, she mentioned being 24 weeks pregnant, indicating she was born around 2000–2001, making her roughly 24-25 years old as of early 2026....

And with all these new shoes that you just step into, it will eventually result in nobody knowing how to tie their shoes.This is what AI will do eventually. Nobody will know how to do anything. It reminds me of an old Star Trek episode where a planet was at war but it was all done with computers instead of explosives. The computer would tell you which buildings were bombed and which people had been killed, except the building would be undamaged but the people would report to some sort of incinerator to become casualties. They all went for it. It's like the modern day trump cult. Fucking idiots.

Now, you can go to AI to "learn" things that are made up.

Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)

That reminds me of once when I was maybe four or five years old, watching some black and white tv show, and all of a sudden some guy comes on the tv and mom says to dad "isn't he dead now?" Dad said "yeah, I think he died last year." I'm sitting there going and wondering how in the hell a dead person could still be on television. I had no concept of tape recording.

[O Really]

Anybody else tried the new Google Maps feature "Ask Maps"? Wish it had been around when we were traveling more. So I tried "what are the best Greek restaurants close to here that serve souvlaki and are open today at least until 9pm".

Answered that there are several good Greek restaurants, but most of them list "kebab" instead of souvlaki but one in Oceanside meets the criteria completely" I got reviews and pricing.

So I thought I'd be more vague. " What's the price of Egglands Best eggs at Vons on Tamarack? " $6.99 for a dozen she said.

Gonna be fun.

[GoCubsGo]

LOL

The future is here.

Search is full of ads and wrong answers. Every other email is an ad. Prime Video charges you and shows ads. Paramount? Ads. Peacock? YouTube? Hulu? Ads followed by more ads. Netflix full of ads. Meta and X, every other thing is an ad. Pinterest is nothing but ads. AI is in everything. AI finishes sentences incorrectly and won’t stop. AI reads your email and search history to target you with more ads. Every time you open an app or visit a site there’s an update making it worse. In a hurry? First, click here to agree to terms you don’t have time to read and must accept. You need an account to do that. Change your temporary password. Enter your 2FA code. Check your email and enter that code. Now use a passkey. Your password is too simple to remember. Change it. No, not like that. Now log on. Enter your 2FA code. Check your email for a code… Welcome back! We’ve updated our terms of service and privacy policy (you have none). Subscribe to the site. Subscribe to Netflix. Subscribe to toilet paper. Subscribe to these groceries. Pay a membership fee for the right to subscribe then tip your driver who delivers the subscriptions your membership lets you subscribe to. Time to work? We’ve got to update your laptop and will slow down everything you do until you agree to update. But first, click here to agree. Update installed — your laptop’s broken now. It doesn’t matter, since your boss just replaced you with AI. Go to your phone to complain on social media. Wait, your phone needs an update so we can add more AI. Click here. Oh sorry, your phone can’t handle this update. Now it’s useless. Go get the newest phone. Here’s a text from a friend, an email, a voice mail they left three days ago but you didn’t see until now because of sync problems with the cloud. It’s their GoFundMe. Their MLM. Their Patreon. Never mind, you didn’t respond to their text within 9 minutes and now you’re no longer friends. They blocked you. Make new friends. Download this app to find people in your area. In your neighborhood. On your street. Two doors down from you. Do you know this person yet, we think you’d get along. You need an account to use this app. That username is taken. Enter a password. Not that one, you used it on another site. You need to be connected to WiFi to download the app. Allow the app to connect to other devices on your network. Allow the app to access your contacts, know your precise location, store your credit card details. Oops, sorry, we got hacked now all that info is available on the web. There’s a class action suit. You can join. It’ll take a decade to get your $3.73 share of the ten billion settlement. We’ll send it via PayPal or deposit it to your bank, just tell us those details. Oh no, another hack. That info is circulating now, too. Here’s a spam call, a spam email, a spam text. Why are you angry? Why are you talking about getting rid of your phone? Why don’t you like AI, it lets us make all of this easier? Do you know how ridiculous that sounds? This is progress. You’ll be left behind. Do you want to be left behind? Do you???

[Vrede too]

LOL

The future is here.

This is progress. You’ll be left behind. Do you want to be left behind? Do you???

https://x.com/effthealgorithm/status/20 ... 0203939149

... It doesn't matter. AI's power demands are so massive that the data centers have ruined the climate and you have gone extinct.

[GoCubsGo]

LOL

The future is here.

This is progress. You’ll be left behind. Do you want to be left behind? Do you???

https://x.com/effthealgorithm/status/20 ... 0203939149

... It doesn't matter. AI's power demands are so massive that the data centers have ruined the climate and you have gone extinct.

Besides corporations bottom line, can anyone honestly say that AI has improved their quality of life?

[Whack9]

LOL

The future is here.

This is progress. You’ll be left behind. Do you want to be left behind? Do you???

https://x.com/effthealgorithm/status/20 ... 0203939149

... It doesn't matter. AI's power demands are so massive that the data centers have ruined the climate and you have gone extinct.

Besides corporations bottom line, can anyone honestly say that AI has improved their quality of life?

It's very dystopian. All the more worse when you listen to the things the AI executives say too. Many sound like psychopaths and are not good human beings.

I think it's going to upend the job market for a massive amount of people and make many of us irrelevant, personally.

There's also the effect it's going to have on the media and cultural landscape to consider. Social media + smart phones have caused a lot of upheaval. Donald Trump is a result of both of those. I think AI is going to have an even bigger effect.

[Vrede too]

LOL

The future is here.

This is progress. You’ll be left behind. Do you want to be left behind? Do you???

https://x.com/effthealgorithm/status/20 ... 0203939149

... It doesn't matter. AI's power demands are so massive that the data centers have ruined the climate and you have gone extinct.

Besides corporations bottom line, can anyone honestly say that AI has improved their quality of life?

I suppose many of its impacts are hidden from us. As for BRD:
It's given us an entire topic to talk about.
It's given us some funny ChatGPT chats to post.
It's stoked my Judgement Day paranoia.
It gives O Really something to do in his RV-less "gated community".

Biased source, ChatGPT.
Briefly, how has AI improved the quality of life for an average American?
Instantly:

AI has improved the quality of life for the average American in several ways:

Healthcare: AI enhances diagnostics and treatment plans, leading to better health outcomes through personalized medicine and predictive analytics.

Could be. I retired before it was applied much.

Convenience: AI powers virtual assistants (like Siri and Alexa), smart home devices, and recommendation systems, making daily tasks easier and more efficient.

GoO ReallyGo

Transportation: AI technologies in navigation and traffic management help reduce congestion and improve travel times.

How is that working out at our airports?

Job Efficiency: Automation of routine tasks allows workers to focus on more complex and rewarding aspects of their jobs, increasing productivity.

For those who still have jobs.

Education: AI-driven personalized learning tools adapt to individual student needs, providing tailored educational experiences and support.

Safety: AI is used in security systems and fraud detection, enhancing personal safety and reducing financial risks.

It's also used by people with nefarious intent.

Overall, these advancements lead to a more efficient, healthier, and convenient lifestyle.

No mention of deep fake porn.

Would you buy a used car from AI?

Briefly, how has AI negatively impacted the quality of life for an average American?
(what Whack9 says, plus:)

AI has negatively impacted the quality of life for the average American in several ways:

Job Displacement: Automation and AI technologies have led to job losses in certain sectors, particularly in manufacturing and customer service, leading to economic uncertainty for affected workers.

Privacy Concerns: The use of AI in data collection and surveillance has raised significant privacy issues, with many people concerned about how their personal information is used and protected.

Duh.

Bias and Inequality: AI algorithms can perpetuate or amplify biases present in the training data, leading to unfair treatment in areas like hiring, law enforcement, and lending.

Racist, misogynist AI? Say it ain't so.

Over-reliance: Increased dependence on AI for decision-making can lead to reduced human oversight and critical thinking, resulting in potential errors or adverse outcomes.

First steps on the road to becoming Eloi.

Mental Health: The rise of AI-driven social media algorithms can contribute to misinformation, cyberbullying, and decreased social interaction, impacting mental well-being.

Yep, people suck.

Economic Inequality: The benefits of AI are often unevenly distributed, potentially widening the gap between those with access to technology and those without.

Ya' think? The rich get richer . . .

These challenges highlight the need for thoughtful regulation and ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.

Good luck with that. Your owners own the pols.

Surprisingly honest, but still no mention of data center local impacts, power usage or climate change.

[neoplacebo]

I think AI will eventually decide humans are too stupid to live. AI doesn't have to eat (other than electrons) and it doesn't have to earn meney and it doesn't engage in activity that is purposely designed to destroy valuable things and it doesn't engage in activity that is in direct conflict with its own notion of what's best. It will end up being the god they all have been wishing for. Thank you for your attention to this matter.