by Martin Dower Big questions eh? As we hit a quarter of the way through the 21st century – and I hit the big six oh – looking back over the last 25 years has seen pretty momentous change. Mostly for the good. The rise of the internet, smartphones, and social media on the plus […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of sci-fi; it’s here, it’s powerful, and it’s transforming businesses faster than ever. But here’s the catch: AI isn’t a magic wand that fixes everything on its own. It’s a tool—and like any tool, it’s only as effective as the person wielding it. The fastest way for […]
It’s horrible to see two imperfect bed-fellows effectively come crashing together- but that is what we are starting to see. Wiki was and still is the most trusted place for accurate and non-biased information. But ChatGPT is closing fast. Wiki needs a search engine such as Google to make its information accessible. ChatGPT performs both […]
Equals maximise difference, zeal, fervour, hatred, triviality, and racism. That’s what algorithms do. That is how the big tech bro networks make billions. Maximising engagement is not for the common good. It’s about extracting the most from unsuspecting punters. Two little words. Be very careful what you wish for. […]
We’re looking to expand our content/SEO services in 2025 … but this one is not for humans: Strictly AI Agents only. Role: Trawl a nominated list of competitors short-form video platform and identify the best content. Create 5 different sets of outbound content per week using photo and video creation and build a manual approvals […]
Overview The social media model of “maximising engagement” has created an environment rife with cognitive decline, ideological extremism, and misinformation. While these platforms were originally designed to connect and inform, their current incentives prioritise profit over societal well-being. Addressing these challenges requires a fundamental shift in how social media operates, moving away from engagement metrics […]
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The rise of content-generating platforms like ChatGPT and social media challenges Google’s dominance as the primary information access point. These platforms, unlike Google, continually create and evolve new content, potentially leading to a shift in how users seek information. While Google’s advertising revenue remains significant, the emergence of AI-driven services suggests a changing landscape for […]
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The Risk of Monotonous Content in a World Dominated by LLMs The rise of AI writing tools might represent the first great AI wave of disruption and mostly this is good. Far too much of the internet is a landfill of crummy content created by content factories and SEO scammers – so less of that […]
In a tongue-in-cheek look at the short-list for the 2024 Oxford “Word of the Year” here we distinctly shallow-dive the subject to arguably create more slop – skewed for social propagation and the ensuring brain-rot that we quite rightly rail against. Oh, the irony. None of this is serious, not really. It’s just the world […]
Well, take heed, modern AI systems have “memories” and comprehend context so they learn (adapt) to you. What’s to stop the AI systems adapting to your bad behaviour in the same way young children or pets learn bad habits from parents, siblings, and peers? If, not when. AI systems start making IRL decisions as part […]
If you thought 2024 or even 2023 were big for AI, then you’ve got a shock coming. AI, or at least the talk about AI, has been around forever. Most Google searches over the last twenty years have used AI – but we all called in Machine Learning (ML) back then. And then ChatGPT landed […]
WordPress is arguably now middle-aged, the boomer of digital platforms! In the digital world, WordPress powers more than 40% of websites globally. Businesses are turning to WordPress due to its flexibility, ease of use, and vast plugin ecosystem. However, the difference between a successful website and one that languishes often lies in how the service […]
Now, we’re not suggesting that social media is completely harmless, but are we seeing an over-reaction? Legislative and senior figures in health, government, and education are increasingly vocal on this issue. Is the harm serious enough to warrant a ban, or is regulation sufficient? Key Concerns Studies show a link between social media use and […]
The Invasion of Advertising in Video Streaming Services and Its Detrimental Impact on Viewers The rapid growth of video streaming services has revolutionised how people consume media, offering unprecedented access to a vast array of content. However, as these platforms have matured, the intrusion of advertising has become increasingly prevalent, often to the detriment of […]
Agentic AI what? Strictly speaking, Agentic AI has been here for a long time, but do expect to see and hear a lot more about Agentic AI in the next 18 months. Agentic refers to an thing’s capacity to act independently, make their own choices, and exercise control over their environment. It emphasises self-determination, autonomy, […]
While Universal Basic Compute is still an emerging concept, its potential to transform society and the economy is significant. By addressing the challenges and leveraging technological advancements, UBC may pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative digital society. The concept of Universal Basic Compute (UBC) is gaining traction as digital infrastructure becomes increasingly […]
UPDATE: 11/6/24 So, Apple announces it’s working with Open AI on a whole on-device/private cloud solution – fully formed with agents buried deep into the operating system. Wow, we know Elon is spitting feathers at this outcome, and I am sure Google is getting very nervous after its lacklustre showing in LLMs so far this […]
Apple’s recent announcement about “agentic” support in it’s soon-to-be-launched next-gen operating systems has raised more than just Elon Musk’s temperature. The reality is that agentic AI – systems designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy and self-direction, performing tasks and making decisions with minimal human intervention – whilst transformational, presents very real risks […]
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The phrase “Price is what you pay, value is what you get”, popularised by investor Warren Buffett, highlights the distinction between the cost of a product or service and its actual worth or utility. This concept underscores the importance of evaluating the true benefits and quality of an item rather than just its monetary cost. […]
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Increasingly, the cost of machine-generated content drops ever closer to zero… “Gemini, using our bespoke GPT write 750 words on how our reliance on China for manufactured good has exported deflation to the west for three decades” Whether your trained GPT model has a valid opinion or not, LLMs churn out thousands and millions and […]
