The irony underlying widespread opposition to AI and its equally widespread usage

Crowd of people holding signs supporting and opposing technology and AI development.

How can 70% of people be against the infrastructure for what most use on a daily basis and are only likely to use more?  Has there ever been a useful, time saving technology we simply stopped using or have we tended to simply keep complaining while using it? If recent polls are any indication, Americans… Continue reading The irony underlying widespread opposition to AI and its equally widespread usage

Computers are killing the planet

Surprise, surprise, the experts and the media suddenly discover that the internet age and the rise of Artificial Intelligence requires a lot of energy and other natural resources, contributing to global warming and threatening the environment. It’s a common trope in science fiction, one that needs no introduction to anyone familiar with the genre:  Computers… Continue reading Computers are killing the planet