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The new year 2023

We need to move from thinking economy,society,planet to planet,society,economy. That’s when we’re going to continueour evolutionary process. – astronaut Ron Garan

Merry Christmas 2022

All I want for Christmas … a perspective on my favorite things … jingle … jingle all the way …

The new year 2022

Merry Christmas 2021!

Even Santa’s facing supply chain challenges: shipping clutter, Earth port congestion, unloading delays, sleigh-reindeer shortages 😉

The new year

Humanity’s final challenge – AI profit?11/22/2023
Much in the news cycle. Much buzz. I’ll expect books and a movie script for something even more epic that The Social Connection. OpenAI’s “bizarre org chart.” Mission creep or … Read more
when close enough often enough ≠ correct – tracking tech11/8/2023
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found more “good enough” things to be just that – versus always seeking the so-called “best.” But trusting “good enough” data – approximate or inaccurate … Read more
Better to ask forgiveness than permission? – Big Tech regulatory framework10/28/2023
You want your kids to be good citizens, conscientious & responsible; but also resilient to new challenges and hardships (as “sh** happens”). So, how do you come up with guidelines … Read more
AI voice mimicry – the darkside of fakery10/21/2023
Paraphrasing a famous quote by Mark Twain: A fake video can make it half way around the world before social media even has time to identify it (let alone perhaps … Read more
AI prompt engineering – employment opportunities9/23/2023
Prompt engineers are in demand. This article notes salary ranges. • CNBC > makeit > “This is the No. 1 ‘most important’ AI skill you need to know, says MIT … Read more

jph on Humanity’s final challenge – AI profit?11/22/2023
What's "the role technology should play in artistry?" This article is about "the first wave of class-action lawsuits against big…
jph on Better to ask forgiveness than permission? – Big Tech regulatory framework11/3/2023
UPDATE 11-3-2023 Artificial Intelligence Safety • Security • Trust Here's the Executive Order: • WhiteHouse.gov > "Executive Order on the…
jph on Better to ask forgiveness than permission? – Big Tech regulatory framework10/30/2023
So, how to "harness the benefits of AI and mitigate the risks?" Going beyond voluntary commitments by AI companies ...…
jph on Lords of AI – Tech giants and an International Agency10/21/2023
The original Gilded Age (a term coined by Mark Twain for the period ~1877 - 1900): steam power, electric power,…
jph on AI chatbot reality check – the bottom line?8/5/2023
[Image credit: Montage from simpsons.fandom.com] So, hype-cycles are not new to Silicon Valley. And the 100's of millions, the billions…