AI is really annoying – there, there?

My homage to two famous cartoons: As I’ve noted elsewhere, verbal (or literary) agility need not be a sign of intelligence. And such fluency can be glib, even annoying. Especially when, as with some people, responses are repetitive, follow predictable patterns – in autopilot mode. So, AI puts us in a similar place. Driven by… Continue reading AI is really annoying – there, there?

Architects of AI – Time Magazine’s ‘Person’ of the Year 2025

Two years after Time’s “TIME 100 AI” cover for 2023 – the most influential people in AI … movers & shakers, shaping the good, bad, & ugly, we have a shorter list for the 2025 cover. I’ve read & written a lot about AI the last two years. Time’s article covers all the bases. Even… Continue reading Architects of AI – Time Magazine’s ‘Person’ of the Year 2025

In AI chatbots we trust – too much

Does trust require truth? Facts? With explanations of the speaker’s reasoning & sources? Or just because “(A)I said it’s so” – authoritatively. So, what could go [1] … hardly anyone understands how their smartphone works … (as well as most electronics, eh). Nothing new there for technology … yet, nobody likes to be conned, fooled …… Continue reading In AI chatbots we trust – too much

Prompt engineering – becoming an AI whisperer

[Draft 1-17-2025] Introduction So, prompt engineering [1] is much in the news, as to wrangling a generative AI to create desirable results, “deliver the goods.” And perhaps not just information; but with (a chosen) style, or tailored to your audience or personal context (like a butler or assistant that knows you really well, eh). And,… Continue reading Prompt engineering – becoming an AI whisperer

AI image generators – sufficiently good?

No AI image generator is perfect

I’ve tried some Apple Intelligence features built into Mac apps like Pages, but not any image generators yet (although I’ve read some articles with examples). And I’ve noticed the importance of prompt engineering tools; support for long, complex queries; and privacy policies re training AI on your content. T&C. This Cnet article highlights some popular… Continue reading AI image generators – sufficiently good?