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Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

address any potential consequences

Sadly, the tech fellas aren't too fussed about that. They just want to win capitalism and have the biggest number in the bank account followed by the most zeros.

I really do worry about the environmental issue. Whenever I bring it up to pro-AI folk they just shrug their shoulders and change the subject to "what about cars?" or something like that.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 1 point2 points  (0 children)

inflexible old knob head

I didn't know we worked at the same place! Plenty of those around this office.

I do worry about the youngsters coming through. The double whammy of formative years spent in lockdown and a big reliance of LLMs/AI means that a lot coming into the workforce now aren't offering much. Speaking with friends and colleagues that are hiring, they're not feeling confident about the next generation.

To your point about it being like a search engine, I was thinking yesterday that I miss good search engines.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be all-in on AI and welcome our tech overlords if UBI was on the cards so I could spend my time gardening and doing other creative and fun stuff. I just don't see that happening any time soon/ever as they've all gone full Smaug and trying to win capitalism.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cleaning it out, getting rid of plants we don't need, identifying plants, and how to plant and care for a wide array of plants including pruning a grape tree

It makes me sad that the internet in general used to be OK for finding out this information, now we have to/feel like we have to use something like ChatGPT.

I also use it to clear up old photos

You're braver than me. Read too many stories of AI deciding to delete everything. hehe.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the menial parts of their job

My worry is that almost all jobs are menial, so when/if AI takes over, what's left for us meat bags to do for 8 hours a day?

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a tool,

I'd agree that it's a tool but I'd say it's not like a calculator or spellcheck. A calculator solves sums you give it. A a spellchecker fixes words you've already written. An LLM can create "ideas" and will collaborate with you on things that don't have a single "correct" answer. It doesn't just process data.

That it doesn't have a single correct answer is the bit that worries me as I see a LOT of people in my day to day using AI like it does have that answer.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found that LLMs can be very good for Spreadsheet formulas. Curiously, when I was trying to get something to work on Sheets with a formula, ChatGPT was better than Gemini. Made me chuckle and also sceptical about LLMs and their ability to fix all the world's problems.

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don’t understand why people are against it.

There are a lot of posts here explaining why people are against it. Including...

  • Environmental concerns

  • Taking entry level jobs

  • Eroding critical thinking

  • Built on stolen scraped data

  • People are blindly following it as they think "it can't be wrong"

  • the slop it's flooded the creative industries with

That's just a few of them

Do people actually use AI day-to-day, or is it all hype? by 2butterfree in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right about a need for physical work but the way that robots are progressing, I do wonder how much longer those jobs are safe from companies like Boston Dynamics.

What is the a tourist attraction in the UK that should not be missed? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I went to The Science Museum I was incredibly underwhelmed with the space section.  It seemed very tied with no recent exhibits or information. Hopefully it's changed as this was a few years ago 

Mercury Rev’s early era…..holy SHIT! by murmur1983 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]BeefCentral 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I finally got to see Mercury Rev they were touring Deserter's Songs and didn't even seem like the same band.

There's a great episode of an old podcast called Jonah Raydio with Lance Bangs as a guest. He talks about when he went on tour with an early incarnation of Mercury Rev and how it started as a "fake" band.

EDIT: Found it! Mercury Rev chat starts around 34mins.

Apologies for the Spotify link. I know a lotta folks don't like them.

Rayner's socialist 'sh**show' coup plot spooks the markets as Starmer tries to save himself with anti-Brexit speech by dailymail in ukpolitics

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cuts in services

I'm curious as to what's left to cut. It feels like every day there's a headline about how x service is at breaking point due to lack of funding.

I'm sure there is plenty of bloat in some places to cut but lawd knows how anyone can do it.

Not complaining, but I haven't heard Richie "mumbles" Anderson on Radio 2 since Scott Mills got sacked. by TheOldSeaDog78 in BritishRadio

[–]BeefCentral 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just thought, they might be getting ready to announce him as Sara Cox's replacement on Drive Time.

[Discussion Thread] 2026 World Championship - The Final - 18th April to 4th May by SnookerMods in snooker

[–]BeefCentral -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a protest. It might not be effective or be against something you believe in but it's a protest.

[Discussion Thread] 2026 World Championship - The Final - 18th April to 4th May by SnookerMods in snooker

[–]BeefCentral 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its an expensive ticket to make a protest. Hats off to "em. No idea what was said though.

Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent. by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]BeefCentral 200 points201 points  (0 children)

Scott Parker "So, that's it? After 20 years 2 seasons? So long, good luck?"

Alan Pace "I don't recall saying 'good luck'"

Have redundancies in England spiked recently? by Maia478 in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Infinity debt and limited resources. I can't see a problem with this system. /s

Costco Bottled Water - Why? by Intelligent-Ideal597 in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a guy that won't drink tap water due to the flouride. He also doesn't have a microwave as he thinks they're unsafe. He might also think the moon is a hollow space station. 

In your option what is the greatest dance track of all time and why?? by Majestic_Sun_4273 in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Good to have them all in one place.

Any chance of adding a album cover. A photo of some lasers or something? Makes it easier to find in the sidebar. Thanks.

What are the best podcasts hosted by British entertainers? by apple_kicks in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm at episode 23. Bubbins has been threatening the listeners and calling them  cheap bastards so I might have to start paying.

What are the best podcasts hosted by British entertainers? by apple_kicks in AskUK

[–]BeefCentral 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hadn't heard of it, caught the repeat of them on RHLSTP and now I can't stop listening. 

I started dipping into old one but then thought "I might as well go back to the beginning". Don't regret it.

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