Gathering all my thoughts about “AI”

I’m conflicted whenever I feel the compulsion to discuss “AI”. I am beyond bored of it as a topic, and there are far more interesting and wonderful things I’d rather be spending my time here sharing. But it’s also the most consequential story in recent tech history. As I mentioned on my last show, I feel a responsibility as someone in the industry with an infrastructure-level experience and understanding to communicate my concerns. Anyway, here are a bunch of disjointed posts from my drafts folder, all rolled into one! How convenient, and easy to skip. Betteridge Headlines with “AI” Here’s a fun story: can AI be trusted when it comes to skincare advice? The answer may surprise you! It’s no. LLMs don’t lie I’ve posted this throwaway line before, but it bears repeating: AIs lack the cognition to lie. I liken it more to bullshit or bollocks, given accuracy and truth aren’t concerns. Lies require intent, which AIs don’t have. To say they can overstates their abilities. So does…