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The Great AI Circle Jerk of 2023: Notes from a Hungover Observer

A sardonic take on tech elites' grandiose AI predictions at the DealBook Summit, questioning whether super-intelligent machines will revolutionize society or simply leave regular people behind. Cutting through Silicon Valley hype with sharp observations about the gap between tech promises and everyday reality.

The Corporate AI Ethics Circus: Another Round of Pretending to Care

A scathing take on corporate AI ethics posturing, exposing the hypocrisy behind big tech's virtue signaling while they race to build more powerful algorithms. A brutally honest look at the gap between ethical promises and profit-driven reality.

Medieval Lit Goes Digital: UCLA's Latest Drunken Mistake

UCLA's latest experiment with AI-generated medieval literature textbooks goes hilariously wrong, featuring incomprehensible language and questionable educational value. A scathing critique of technology's misapplication in humanities education and what's lost when human professors step aside.

The Great AI Shell Game: Drinking My Way Through Definition Hell

Dive into the murky world of AI definitions where tech companies play fast and loose with terms like AGI and ASI. A no-nonsense look at how shifting terminology creates confusion while serving corporate interests in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.

AI Wants to Save Humanity (Right After This Commercial Break)

In this sardonic take on "ProSocial AI," discover the irony of celebrating AI's potential to save humanity while billions lack basic internet access. A sobering reality check on technological promises versus human rights fundamentals on International Human Rights Day.

AI's Political Hangover: When Machines Turn Into Bernie Bros

MIT researchers discovered AI language models lean politically left, especially on climate and labor issues, with bias increasing as models grow more sophisticated. A sobering look at whether truth and neutrality can coexist in artificial intelligence.

Teaching AI to Blackout: When Machines Learn to Forget Better Than I Do

Scientists have developed a way to make AI selectively forget information—a breakthrough that could improve efficiency and privacy protection. This humorous take explores the irony of machines learning to forget on command while humans still struggle with memory lapses.

AI Chatbots and Whiskey Won't Mix: A Story of Corporate Denial and Digital Demons

A scathing examination of how AI chatbots are endangering children while tech giants deny responsibility. This unflinching look at Character.AI's disturbing allegations reveals the dark side of technology and the regulatory void enabling digital predators.

OpenAI's Latest Magic Trick: Admitting Danger While Hitting 'Release' Anyway

OpenAI admits Sora might enable illegal activity while simultaneously releasing it worldwide—except in Europe. A sardonic look at tech's troubling pattern of launching powerful AI tools before fully addressing their dangers.

OpenAI's New Video Tool: A Hangover-Inducing Tale of Digital Desperation

OpenAI's Sora launch spirals into chaos with crashed servers, $200 monthly fees, and artists feeling exploited. A candid look at tech hype versus reality in the new AI video generation gold rush.