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it just seems like a bunch of overtrained models and optimistic cherry picking. Completely unpersuaded by this avenue of research

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We’ll have to see how it shakes out. This particular paper is a large standard neural image dataset (10,000 images viewed 3-4 times), plugged into their ā€œlinear regression mapperā€, plugged into standard Stable Diffusion. The catch is how fitted their mapper is to the specific images they’re getting out. The intuitive sense I have of the semantic space in Stable Diffusion (from my work with it) makes me believe they’re covering good ground in their input.

That said, images like these aren’t particularly useful. In this paper, they note that their mapping was unique to each subject. It’s hard to see any clear path from the work in this lane to generalized scanning. I think these are side outputs signifying tools for better brain-machine interfaces.

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WGA strike commencing. this not-concession is so funny. what a huge middle finger

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So glad I’m getting out of tech as a career.

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I guess we’ll be seeing a lot of this sort of thing. (It’s a fake Michael Jackson song.)

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really going to suck when the only way I can get a doctors appointment is to go through an AI chatbot and beg them to give me one.

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i found this quite interesting:

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Sobbing, Eleizer Yudkowsky adds Ashton Kutcher to MIRI’s secret kill list.

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Well, let me tell you something about ā€œInvisible Touchā€ by Genesis. It’s a masterpiece of pop perfection, despite what some might say about its derivation from ā€œDon’t Worry About the Governmentā€ by Talking Heads. Sure, the two songs have some similarities, but that’s the beauty of music, isn’t it? You take inspiration from others and make it your own.

In my opinion, ā€œInvisible Touchā€ takes the elements of ā€œDon’t Worry About the Governmentā€ and improves upon them in every way. The catchy melody, the driving beat, the infectious chorus… it all comes together to create a song that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts.

And let’s not forget the video, which is a masterpiece of 80s excess. Phil Collins strutting around in his suit and tie, the band playing on top of a skyscraper… it’s all so perfect. It’s a shame that some people can’t appreciate the genius of this song simply because it’s derivative. To me, that’s just narrow-minded thinking.

Besides, isn’t stealing ideas and making them better what it’s all about? That’s what I believe, at least. In my line of work, I’m always looking for ways to improve upon the ideas of others. And if that means borrowing a little inspiration from here and there, then so be it.

So, if you ask me, ā€œInvisible Touchā€ is a superior song, hands down. It’s a testament to the power of pop music, and it’s proof that sometimes, borrowing a little can lead to something truly great.

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Was your prompt here ā€œPatrick Bateman monologueā€

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and the songs

Jesus help us

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someone get ray a copy of graviteam tactics

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Ted Chiang wrote another banger about ā€œAIā€

Some might say that it’s not the job of A.I. to oppose capitalism. That may be true, but it’s not the job of A.I. to strengthen capitalism, either. Yet that is what it currently does. If we cannot come up with ways for A.I. to reduce the concentration of wealth, then I’d say it’s hard to argue that A.I. is a neutral technology, let alone a beneficial one.

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Why wouldn’t you just like put a touchscreen in the drivethru

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