James Dillon

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I know there is some overlap between open source and anti-AI activists, but I have a hard time reconciling it. My million+ open source LOC were always intended as a gift to the world. Yes, I would make arguments about how it would strengthen our communities, and the GPL would prevent outright exploitation by our competitors, but those were to allay fears of my partners to allow me to make the gift. AI training on the code magnifies the value of the gift. I am enthusiastic about it! Some people do look at open source as a tool for social change, career advancement, or reputation building, but those are all downstream of the gift.

@gamerlearner The Adeptus Mechanicus Singing Praise to the God of All Machines [art by Tim Divar]

@LordGrimdark Just like Bayaz? Don't take the offer Thinking Tiger, it's a trick! 😂

Like Bayaz, First of the Magi, I am all about offering a hand to the little guy.

@Anda19 Great update

How the AI Revolution Will Reshape the World | Time time.com/6310115/ai-rev…

Interested in Authentic Assessment? Submissions of 1000 words due Monday! Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, as if it shows potential we will request a longer abstract in Nov.

@maththrills @qutdmrc At least the castles are obvious. I tried Midjourney Rank Pairs last week. So many oddities. This one showed me "Donald Trump with a full custard pie covering his face", and then asked me to "select the image you like better". Unexpected social commentary in image rating.

32 today. Standing firm and proud 🇺🇦 Being in your 30s means fighting for your independence. We know how to win uphill battles, and we will win many more. We will prevail. Happy Independence Day, fellow Ukrainians! Thank you for your support, dear friends all over the world!

We have reached the discussion. @JuusoNieminen makes the point that self assessment is a social and collaborative *practice*. It doesn't happen in a vacuum, rather within the world.

If this doesn't blow your mind idk what will 🤯 heydata.org

@Anda19 None, keep being yourself, I think you'll make a great supervisor.

@_aleeshajoy Great to read. Kudos @abcnews

@_aleeshajoy @abcnews Well done getting out and about in mediaworld Aleesha. The week will pay for itself down the track.

@thedannorris It's a tough one. We need to be open and receptive to advice to grow. There's also a lot of bad advice out there, as you mention. Receive advice from more than one person, in particular those outside your work/project. Be aware of a person's self-interest when they give advice.

I think I'm giving up on giving people advice. I cringe on the advice I used to give. Most of my advice was anti advice because advice I got was shite. Maybe it's just the idea of advice is bad. Stories people can relate to maybe is better. What do you think?

@Daley_Pearson @OfficialBlueyTV Congrats on the ongoing success Daley. A case study in Brisbane creative success.

Bluey is the No.2 most watched show on all platforms in the US with 1.3 billion minutes viewed 🧡 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 It's an incredible achievement by an incredible team. All made under one roof in Brisbane, Australia 🏡 🦘 #bluey

@BCSpacey @UQ_History A dream role, congrats!

@beneltham I'm not against a pink-hued, tactile, and engaging campus-based user experience. In fact, I'm all for them. But I take your point Ben. I will need some context to understand how this is more than a tub of balls. #creativethirdspace

Pretty hard to make the argument that your university is investing in teaching quality when this is the way it markets itself

The education system is so outdated now given the state of AI. It's mostly about memorization of facts. With AI, we should be totally rethinking education. Why aren't we teaching children how to think and helping them to create things?