All of these things are only valuable if you do not have the technical expertise required to analyse the validity of the conclusions the authors draw from the methods.

No, it’s make everyone’s quality of life better! /j

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Ok, surely this is a violation of the first amendment. This is clearly the government restricting speech. Wait, nope. It’s the government ensuring its employees don’t promote speech it doesn’t like. Fuck.

Out of curiosity, why do you say you’re really pro AI? I feel like I’m stuck in an anti-AI bubble ATM.

I’ve seen a lot of reporting on finding microplastics in new places and new quantities, but is there reliable evidence that it actually does damage? Genuinely asking, can someone please send me the papers?

Until Bezos buys her too

Not sure what laws the states or Canada have, but it’s considered child pornography if it’s a depiction of CSA, regardless of whether it’s an adult acting, or cartoons, or AI. I suspect at least some states in the US have similar laws.

It’s reckless, but unless someone with authority is being a pain in the arse about safety, you don’t have a safe work culture that encourages that kind of behaviour. This is yet another example of the holes in the Swiss cheese lining up.

My first question when I read the article was why didn’t they lock out/tag out the machine before getting in it?

I’m not a power user, but I’ve used DDG exclusively for a while now and I often forget that I’m using it. I’d say it’s a pretty seamless transition nowadays.

That is some professional grade sourdough. Looks like it has all the cronch

Crypto has largely been adopted as an investment vehicle, meaning that people will hold on to it in the hopes that it will increase in value. That fact alone holds it back from widespread adoption as a means of exchange. A bit of inflation is necessary for currencies. But who is going to adopt a currency that isn’t already in circulation, isn’t backed by a major power, and experiences inflation?

I knew someone who kicked a cocaine habit and stopped drinking alcohol, but died of cancer because he couldn’t quit smoking.

Fucking Queensland, making an international shame of us because they don’t know how to properly care for children.

This is not a small grocery chain. This is one of the two largest supermarket chains in Australia.

It’s a suspect and an alleged crime until they’re convicted. Media outlets and journalists have been sanctioned by judges for not presuming innocence.

FYI, the premier is like the state governor and the prime minister is like the president.