Recent content by jack action
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AI and Math Research
I thought this news fitted this thread: Did AI Just Solve Navier-Stokes? What OpenAI's Claim Actually Proves OpenAi's article: On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem- jack action
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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On Progress Toward AGI
First, here's the "hot take" footnote from the reference (summed up with "He needs to see more before he gives his final appraisal."): Second, here are the 7 extra "hot takes" left out in the quote (summed up with ". . ."): I like the fifth one.- jack action
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- Forum: Computing and Technology
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What does "Log in with your Google account" mean?
I don't understand. Which password do you need to update? Isn't the point of logging in with your Google account to not have a password with them? Or is it that they want you to sign in again with your Google account to make sure it is still you? (i.e., not sign in with a previously set cookie...- jack action
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- Forum: General Discussion
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RIP Tim Curry
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/tim-curry-dead-80-9.7321273 This one seems to have passed under the radar, as he died the same day Dolly Parton died. He was the same age as her as well.- jack action
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- Forum: Art, History, and Linguistics
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If your office coworker left their phone ringing on their desk...
If a clapper hits a bell while being behind two layers of glass and no one can hear it, does it make a sound? :oops:- jack action
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Spam blocking using your Whitelist
I don't like the spam filter concept where a computer program try to guess legitimate emails from spam, and your legitimate emails go to your inbox and the rest in the spam folder (usually deleted after 30 days). Then - because no automatic filter is perfect - you are stuck going through two...- jack action
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- Forum: Computing and Technology
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Great one-liners from PF members
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- Forum: Fun, Photos and Games
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Could new separate domains provide safe access for kids?
The problem is still accurate age verification while keeping the registration and access processes simple.- jack action
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- Forum: Computing and Technology
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Misc. Giving dog access to go potty when we're out
A doggy door accessing an outdoor cage where the giant, stinky doggy litterbox is. For example: By using the keywords catio and dogio, I found this source: https://k9-kennelstore.com/other-products/exercise-play/dogio-dog-tunnel-systems/individual-dogio-components.html, and here's their...- jack action
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- Forum: DIY Projects
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Random Thoughts 7
Here’s something to think about: How come you never see a headline like ‘Psychic Wins Lottery’?- jack action
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- Forum: Fun, Photos and Games
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Random Photos
I thought it was associated with Canada. I remember the Moose Molten Metal album - with the coolest moose ever! - back in the day:- jack action
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- Forum: Fun, Photos and Games
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Collection of Lame Jokes
I just found out my new electric toothbrush is not waterproof. I was shocked.- jack action
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- Forum: Fun, Photos and Games
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Is A.I. more than the sum of its parts?
That is funny. I can imagine technical workers working with AI being more efficient, thus requiring less of them in the work force (or have them work less on technical issues). But I cannot imagine the use of AI leading to unskill workers doing the job. How does one know the job is done...- jack action
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Is A.I. more than the sum of its parts?
In the case of search engines, a German court has ruled that the words of AI represent the words of the company:- jack action
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Today I Learned
What about twins marrying twins?- jack action
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- Forum: Fun, Photos and Games