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Maven Imported 1.12 Million Fediverse Posts ( wedistribute.org )
Maven, a new social network backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman, found itself in a controversy today when it imported a huge amount of posts and profiles from the Fediverse, and then ran AI analysis to alter the content.
Are niche pillows and cases worth it? ( leminal.space )
The picture I linked is of a buckwheat pillow. Had no idea they were a thing before today....
Gaming laptops are being left behind ( www.digitaltrends.com )
OpenAI strikes Reddit deal to train its AI on your posts ( www.theverge.com )
How did you meet the love of your life?
The Adversary ( lemmy.ml )
Think what you will of Brave's crypto, but its adblock is spectacular. ( slrpnk.net )
why do you use xmpp instead of matrix?
I see the matrix is more popular than xmpp, but why?
Medical practitioner influencers who are spreading FUD and pseudo-science, can they be held liable in the USA? Do platforms they're on have no obligation to protect users from such harm?
The person I am talking about is Dr. Palaniappan Manickam aka Dr. Pal, a board-certified gastroenterologist from Sacramento, California, who is also a YouTuber. He's created various videos targeting Indian netizens, most of which are decent, but not without adding his own twist of misinformation, that are considered unscientific...
How old are you based on economic experience or position?
Ill start, I never used a check. The only way I can get a house is waiting for my parents to die.
Double A. ( lemmy.world )
China reaffirms ties with North Korea in high-level meeting ( www.theguardian.com )
Apple argues in favor of selling Macs with only 8GB of RAM ( 9to5mac.com )
I am a victim of the network effect who wishes to degoogle. What do I do?
This post is going to be a bit personal (and maybe a little bit out of context, it's not just Google software I want to remove) but I'm tired of not knowing what to do about it. I want and have wanted to get rid of a bunch of proprietary software in my life, including but not limited to Google's software, for quite a while now,...
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What is something the world would be better without?
What are the risks of sharing DNA?
I'm concerned about the privacy implications of DNA testing services like 23andMe or AncestryDNA. What are the potential risks of sharing our genetic data with those companies, and are there any privacy-focused alternatives available?
Where is the weirdest place you have lost a pair of sunglasses?
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motivation to deGoogle: Creditors can lock your Android remotely if you are delinquent. ( infosec.pub )
The technical mechanism:...
Is there an app that could send me a notification every 30 minutes?
They say time is is the most valuable resources. Right now, time feels quicker for me these days and I often lose track of it....
An AI that can play Goat Simulator is a step toward more useful machines ( www.technologyreview.com )
Who in history (either present or in the past) do you think has had the biggest positive impact on humanity?
Apple ( slrpnk.net )
I don't care if anyone has a Xiaomi, Oneplus, Samsung, etc. Each brand is using a modified version of Android, and they chose to be compatible with each other. But for example the "blue vs green bubble" drama is a thing specifically because of Apple locking their unsuspecting users into a closed ecosystem. And it sure isn't...
Intel Management Engine (ME) explained | disabling the potential backdoor ( www.youtube.com )
There has never been an energy transition ( hipcrime.substack.com )
Stop using gitlab.com for projects - Credit card info required for new registrations
If your IP (and possible your browser) looks "suspicious" or has been used by other users before, you need to add additional information for registration on gitlab.com, which includes your mobile phone number and possibly credit card information....
GNOME Sees Progress On Variable Refresh Rate Setting, Adding Battery Charge Control ( www.phoronix.com )
As pointed out in This Week in GNOME, there's been some continued work on Variable Rate Refresh for the GNOME desktop. The VRR setting within GNOME Settings continues to be iterated on as the developers iron out how they'd like to present the Variable Rate Refresh setting for users. The developers have been discussing how to...
I feel like I'm missing out by not distro-hopping
I've been dailying the same Mint install since I gave up on Windows a few years ago. When I was choosing a distro, a lot of people were saying that I should start with Mint and "move on to something else" once I got comfortable with the OS....
Egg Prices Are Rising Again. Why Are They So Expensive? ( www.nerdwallet.com )
ProtonMail Complied with 5,957 Data Requests in 2022 - Still Secure and Private? ( restoreprivacy.com )
they scrubed there no ip logs policy years ago
Don't be that guy. ( lemmy.world )
When you're talking to an open source dev, just remember that they are literally giving you their time for free, and they are people who don't like to be treated poorly....
Anon drives ( sh.itjust.works )
What can you do on Linux that you can't do on Windows?
edit: hey guys, 60+ comments, can't reply from now on, but know that I am grateful for your comments, keep the convo going. Thank you to the y'all people who gave unbiased answers and thanks also to those who told me about Waydroid and Docker...