There's a lot I don't care for with the Old Gray Lady. In this case, though, I'm totally with the NYT. AI could be used to destroy what's left of local and national independent journalism.
Local and national journalism is quite capable of destroying itself. AI is a tool that augments the supply and distribution of information. Like any tool, it can and has sometimes been misused, but that isn't a reasonable argument against the use of tools.
How is it that AI augments the supply an distribution of information? AI is entirely dependent on the news gathering of journalists and other human suppliers of news and information. AI does not gather news and information independently.
However, unlike humans, AI is not dependent on a source of income to sustain it. AI can, however, undercut the costs of humans, thereby threatening the model of a free and independent press. A free and independent press is a necessity for a fully functioning republic. Therefore, a world in which AI becomes the primary disseminator of news represent a threat to human liberty and even justice.
I find it fascinating that some entity publishes information, wanting it to be read, but also takes the position of "don't dare actually put the information gleaned to productive use". Journalism is about spreading knowledge, not suppressing it.
I couldn't disagree more with that position. The NYT is a commercial enterprise, they publish news for which people pay. If Open AI doesn't have any kind of agreement to use NYT content to train their models, then they are effectively free riding to feed their commercially product from which Open AI gets revenue - no reason that the NYT has to stand for their product being used against them.
A federal appeals court panel wiped ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s (R-Neb.) conviction of lying to the FBI about an illegal campaign contribution, ruling Tuesday that he was not tried in the proper venue.
A couple of years ago I stumbled across and started to watch Eddie Murphy: Raw. It had not aged well and I didn't get very far through it before I started looking for something else. I'd be up for watching the new Beverly Hills Cop though.
Somewhat less than 40 years ago, I was driving by the Caltech Faculty Club (aks the Athanaeum). Slowly, because there was a lot of traffic. Saw a guy leaning against his car, who turned out to be Eddie Murphy, who was filming BevHills Cop 2.
Wander Franco - who was on administrative leave for alleged sexual relationship with a minor - had his house in the DR raided twice looking for him. He was not home. Maybe he was outside and walking around aimlessly.
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix, 17/19). I will admit that neither I nor my family have seen more than the first episode of Squid Game, but we basically understand how the TV show worked. I will also admit that my family generally enjoys reality competition shows. Over the weekend, we decided to give Squid Game: The Challenge a try. It is a reality competition show based on the games played in the scripted series. First off, nobody actually dies. When players are eliminated, they are "shot" with paint guns or escorted out of the game by staff members. Second, the 10-episide season (which we watched in its entirety on Christmas Day) is one of the better reality shows we've seen, period. The games and drama are compelling, and it helps that the top prize (over $4.5 million) is really worth getting emotional over. For those willing to watch, the episodes with marbles and the glass bridge are especially tense and entertaining. For reality TV fans, this is a must see.
Kansas beats UNLV 49-36 behind 449 yards passing by Mr. Jason Bean, who needed all of that yardage because he also tossed 3 INTs and the Jayhawks were flagged 18 times for [checks notes] 216 yards, beating the previous college record of 199 yards.
Texas State beats Rice 45-21. As a reminder, Rice's starting QB JT Daniels medically retired last month, which meant that OC Marques Tuiasosopo had to turn to his 2nd string QB, who tossed 2 pick sixes in the first 20 minutes of the game but the game was still close. Rice then went their 3rd string QB for a series, before returning to who threw a third INT. They then went with their 4th string QB tossed two more INTs - which is how you can have the ball for 30 minutes and have fewer than 200 total yards.
The Gophers ad a career backup QB making his first start in his 5th season and last game. He actually made some good plays and did a good job of managing the game.
DBD Street Journal
NY Times sues Open AI because the latter learned on its content and now competes against it
https://deadline.com/2023/12/new-york-times-sues-open-ai-copyright-infringement-1235682271/
There's a lot I don't care for with the Old Gray Lady. In this case, though, I'm totally with the NYT. AI could be used to destroy what's left of local and national independent journalism.
So, yeah, a pox upon Open AI.
Local and national journalism is quite capable of destroying itself. AI is a tool that augments the supply and distribution of information. Like any tool, it can and has sometimes been misused, but that isn't a reasonable argument against the use of tools.
How is it that AI augments the supply an distribution of information? AI is entirely dependent on the news gathering of journalists and other human suppliers of news and information. AI does not gather news and information independently.
However, unlike humans, AI is not dependent on a source of income to sustain it. AI can, however, undercut the costs of humans, thereby threatening the model of a free and independent press. A free and independent press is a necessity for a fully functioning republic. Therefore, a world in which AI becomes the primary disseminator of news represent a threat to human liberty and even justice.
where exactly is an AI tool designed to get news stories gathering the content from?
It's published, and out there for all to read, unless you are a computer, or a robot. Can't have them being informed.
What's your point? The snark seems to obscure it.
I find it fascinating that some entity publishes information, wanting it to be read, but also takes the position of "don't dare actually put the information gleaned to productive use". Journalism is about spreading knowledge, not suppressing it.
I couldn't disagree more with that position. The NYT is a commercial enterprise, they publish news for which people pay. If Open AI doesn't have any kind of agreement to use NYT content to train their models, then they are effectively free riding to feed their commercially product from which Open AI gets revenue - no reason that the NYT has to stand for their product being used against them.
STAND
REM
Stand in the place where you live
Now face north
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand in the place where you work
Now face west, think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't before
And Deliver is one of my favorite movies.
. . . in the place where you live.
Now face north!
Think about direction.
Wonder why you hadn’t before.
oh oops..
For the things you know are right
It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight
OUR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
I don't understand how Louis DeJoy is still the Postmaster General
Because he resolved issues that the USPS was having and reached agreement with the union(s) about how the business should be run?
Neither do I.
A federal appeals court panel wiped ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s (R-Neb.) conviction of lying to the FBI about an illegal campaign contribution, ruling Tuesday that he was not tried in the proper venue.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4377688-appeals-court-wipes-conviction-ex-congressman/
Ramaswamy has stopped all TV ad buys with less than one month before Iowa primaries.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4378356-vivek-ramaswamy-cancels-tv-ads-before-first-gop-primary-votes-reports/
EDDY
A couple of years ago I stumbled across and started to watch Eddie Murphy: Raw. It had not aged well and I didn't get very far through it before I started looking for something else. I'd be up for watching the new Beverly Hills Cop though.
Have occasionally watched Ed, Edd, n Eddy. But not a big fan.
I do sometimes enjoy watching eddies.
40 years later, Eddy Murphy is reprising his role as Axel Foley
https://deadline.com/2023/12/beverly-hills-cop-4-eddie-murphy-axel-foley-1235681602/
Somewhat less than 40 years ago, I was driving by the Caltech Faculty Club (aks the Athanaeum). Slowly, because there was a lot of traffic. Saw a guy leaning against his car, who turned out to be Eddie Murphy, who was filming BevHills Cop 2.
PRO
Bronco's bench Russell Wilson as move to potentially not pay him a $37m guarantee and doesn't bode well for his future with the team
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39192081/broncos-bench-russell-wilson-week-17-game-sources-say
Broncos have been a dumpster fire ever since they won the Super Bowl in spite of having Peyton Manning as QB.
Elway out!
Packers suspend Jaire Alexander for crashing the coin toss and then screwing up their team's choice
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39192243/packers-suspend-jaire-alexander-one-game-coin-toss-mixup
Cheating in pro sports has taken a weird turn
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-67822137
Tyreek Hill allegedly comes and goes
https://brobible.com/sports/article/tyreek-hill-three-children-baby-mama/
Someone is certainly sowing his wild oats.
Aaron Rodgers is a bit miffed that the Jets GM wasted a roster spot on him
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39188039/jets-aaron-rodgers-rips-critics-not-my-idea-activated
It's not as though the Jets haven't wasted quite a few roster spots for quite a few years.
True. The Jets have been flailing for decades.
Wander Franco - who was on administrative leave for alleged sexual relationship with a minor - had his house in the DR raided twice looking for him. He was not home. Maybe he was outside and walking around aimlessly.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-wander-franco-update-rays-shortstop-reportedly-goes-missing-santo-domingo-authorities-carry-2-home-raids
Detroit: Bad Boys 2
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39189426/detroit-pistons-set-nba-record-27th-straight-loss
DBD AV CLUB
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix, 17/19). I will admit that neither I nor my family have seen more than the first episode of Squid Game, but we basically understand how the TV show worked. I will also admit that my family generally enjoys reality competition shows. Over the weekend, we decided to give Squid Game: The Challenge a try. It is a reality competition show based on the games played in the scripted series. First off, nobody actually dies. When players are eliminated, they are "shot" with paint guns or escorted out of the game by staff members. Second, the 10-episide season (which we watched in its entirety on Christmas Day) is one of the better reality shows we've seen, period. The games and drama are compelling, and it helps that the top prize (over $4.5 million) is really worth getting emotional over. For those willing to watch, the episodes with marbles and the glass bridge are especially tense and entertaining. For reality TV fans, this is a must see.
Prime Video will have ads starting January 29th
https://deadline.com/2023/12/prime-video-ads-january-29-1235682177/
Lee Sun-kyun - who played the father of the rich family in Parasite - is dead at the age of 48 from an apparent suicide.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/actor-lee-sun-kyun-oscar-winning-film-parasite-dies-rcna131266
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
I'm assuming that SC is going to get their ass handed to them by Louisville tonight, so that will free up some time
USC up by 2 touchdowns in the second quarter...interesting. USC missing a lot of starters, not sure if Louisville is as well.
Plenty of time for things to go sideways but this has been better than I expected
Kansas beats UNLV 49-36 behind 449 yards passing by Mr. Jason Bean, who needed all of that yardage because he also tossed 3 INTs and the Jayhawks were flagged 18 times for [checks notes] 216 yards, beating the previous college record of 199 yards.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup/_/gameId/401551757
Most penalty yards by one team in a game - 238 by Arizona State vs UTEP, November 11, 1961 (13 penalties)
Most penalties by one team in a game - 24 by San Jose State vs Fresno State, October 4, 1986 (199 yards)
SOURCE: NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records
That is all.
The only thing worse than the ACC refs in this game was UNLV’s pathetic secondary. Just an unbelievably awful showing in coverage, my lord.
Conspiracy theories abound:
https://twitter.com/JackMacCFB/status/1739856940983840812
Texas State beats Rice 45-21. As a reminder, Rice's starting QB JT Daniels medically retired last month, which meant that OC Marques Tuiasosopo had to turn to his 2nd string QB, who tossed 2 pick sixes in the first 20 minutes of the game but the game was still close. Rice then went their 3rd string QB for a series, before returning to who threw a third INT. They then went with their 4th string QB tossed two more INTs - which is how you can have the ball for 30 minutes and have fewer than 200 total yards.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup/_/gameId/401551748
Minnesota beats Bowling Green 30-24 despite only passing for 26 yards
https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401551756
The Gophers ad a career backup QB making his first start in his 5th season and last game. He actually made some good plays and did a good job of managing the game.
what a great way to wrap up your college career - and some good coaching too
Counterpoint to the notion and narrative that no bowls except the CFP mean anything to anybody. In reality, most mean something to some somebodies.
CAL
I've been lost and alone in the wilderness for several months. Could someone please tell me who has the Axe?
The University of California has the Stanfurd Axe!
Go Bears!!!