Curious Cat
After my father's death, I had some strange stuff happen that nudged me to learn about the supernatural. What I've been finding out is life is way more complicated, strange, and wonderful than I'd ever dreamed. The best part? Science is starting to catch up. I focus on the place where science and supernatural collide. What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? All episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC
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Is AI the Devil? Perp-Walking AI
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AI is creepy, I think most people agree. And it's beginnings include the pirating of countless copyrighted material to train AI models - which is a crime - so is it a surprise that AI has become Big Brother? Looking in on our lives and movements, then reporting back when we make what's perceived as a misstep?
This week we are diving into AI policing, facial recognition, and AI scams.
Let's get into it!
In this episode we cover
- NAACP defines predictive policing, warns of problems and prejudices and offers suggestions
- Facial recognition is already here - and might be changing the prices of your groceries
- Colorado is taking a different approach to AI - and their experiment means more transparency and guardrails
- AI scams are everywhere and we cover the top ones
- Real-life stories of when AI gets it wrong
What to Read/Watch/Listen to NEXT
Surveillance and Predictive Policing through AI, Deloitte
Facial recognition in Colorado, State of Surveillance.org
AI Scams Even Brilliant People May Fall For, AI for Beginners
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Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved.
But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog.
***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***
Hero Organizations:
Center for Humane Technologies
State of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacy
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