The other lesson is that image prompts, and later raw vectors and CLIP embeddings, can be used as adversarial attacks, targeting weird stuff in the distribution. I think my process in itself constitutes art, but it also reveals the AI's weakness for malicious use in other cases.
🧵: I discovered this woman, who I call Loab, in April. The AI reproduced her more easily than most celebrities. Her presence is persistent, and she haunts every image she touches. CW: Take a seat. This is a true horror story, and veers sharply macabre.
CW CCG stands against all forms of racism and discrimination. We have been made aware of a tweet circulating today with a screenshot from a Cov Rugby NHS email account which does not reflect these values. We are in touch with the original poster and investigating this urgently.
For this government this is akin to an arsonist calling out the fire brigade.
They had the chance to condemn racism, four weeks ago. Instead they gave a wink to the racists and misrepresented what taking the knee means.
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@y_alibhai Excellent and poignant article, @y_alibhai
However, it would be remiss of me not to point out that you are an equal monster to those you rightly berate here.
Today we celebrate 8 years of Altered State!
These songs mean so much to us all and continue to make their way into our live set all these years later, here's to many more!
Share your memories of the album below and let us know your favourite track!
@jitendravyas I have the one with the net.
Oddly, every time you sit in it, it _shaves_ your clothes. After a few months, you find lint in the back of all your favourite jumpers.
Didn't get a chance to take a photo but noticed there is a cabinet just off a street on Chesterton Road in Cambridge where you can exchange books. This is brilliant.