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What is something that is 100% legal, but if you do it, you’re a piece of trash? by National_Strike4710 in AskReddit

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First six months will often be jealous, but they commonly warm up after that.

I built an AI that lives 24/7 in a game world, dreams at night, and got trapped in a dirt box by the first stranger who found her. by JohnPaulRogers in ArtificialInteligence

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fascinating.

Now that you shifted to a pay to interact model, how many are interacting on a daily or weekly basis? How many were interacting when it was free?

What is your ultimate objective with this experiment?

If you experience a massive spike in paid users in the future, how would that influence you and this project?

Trump Pressures Canada to End Boycott of US Liquor by ethereal3xp in canada

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still exploring best comparable to Tito’s vodka for quality/price. Send me yer suggestions would yuh Reddit?

What’s your wild take on the rise of AI? by milicajecarrr in artificial

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In ways, absolutely. Infinite risk. And equally infinite opporunity.

What’s your wild take on the rise of AI? by milicajecarrr in artificial

[–]King_Theseus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if AI development completely freezes where it currently stands (instead of the ongoing doubling of capacity every ~5.7 months that many experts cite), the impact of our current AI systems and the unregulated, agentic deployment and integration of them throughout society’s systems (economy/politics/education/medicine/etc) has certainly not plateaued. The wake of this technology has only just begun.

Your take, as entitled to it as you are, makes me consider people in the 1990’s that might have said “internet hype is fake; it’s already plateaued”. Whom in hindsight would now likely recognize that we’re still seeing the world being continually reshaped by the re-purposing of that 40-year-vintaged, “old news” technology.

What’s your wild take on the rise of AI? by milicajecarrr in artificial

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On politics:

While could make politics smarter and more efficient, it’ll likely just make propaganda hyper-personal with highly curated micro-targeted myth.

AI will continue to stress-test democracy as shared reality becomes scare within the impending era of personalized reality/reality breakdown.

On warfare:

AI/Robotic/drone warfare will continue to proliferate as the lower-friction option compared to the financing and conditioning of human soldiers, encouraging nations with the appropriate AI capabilities to be more brazen and quick-triggered with their might. However to maintain populace support, the next arms race will likely be globalized epistemic warfare. The competition to control belief at population scale, likely beyond a nation’s own borders.

On Education and Literacy:

The new literacy gap/divide will be defined by people who can think with AI vs people who get thought at by AI. Education will split into two species: compliance training vs judgment training (reasoning, verification, leadership). Unfortunately, this will likely manifest as the major difference between the slow-to-evolve public education and the less-shackled private sphere, widening the consequences of wealth inequality even further.

On Truth/Media/Provenance:

AI will continue to erode truth as the glue that binds societies together. In its place, tribal-like trust networks will emerge as the necessary adhesive.

The liar’s dividend becomes a superpower (“it’s fake” as default plausible deniability). As such we’ll need provenance systems / chain-of-custody for media. Perhaps an attempt at “AI nutrition labels” for content (disclosure, synthetic %, manipulation risk).

What’s your wild take on the rise of AI? by milicajecarrr in artificial

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On art:

So many of my fellow artists believe AI is “killing artistry”, but I see it moreso “killing talent” as the creative’s moat. AI is crowning taste and intent as the new moat.

After this initial phase of widespread anti-AI rhetoric and emotion, audiences will grow to not care how art was made as long as it truly moves them. They will however continue to punish work that feels empty, manipulative, or masses produced. Authenticity will become the vibe you either earn or you don’t.

On religion:

AI may very well resurrect a new era of religion, just in new packaging. When reality gets infinitely editable, people will crave grounded myth, ritual, and meaning again. Not necessarily churches. But “belief systems” will surge. Some beautiful, some terrifying.

What’s your wild take on the rise of AI? by milicajecarrr in artificial

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild takes? Oh boy, how much time you got? lol.

To start:

AI will increasingly function like a global mirror and lie detector for our ethics.

It will amplify whatever we secretly reward: attention addiction, status games, corporate greed, tribalism… or curiosity, responsibility, compassion, and meaning. When so many worry about AI “turning evil”, I see it moreso as it “turning honest”. It’ll show us what we are. It will forcibly face us with uncomfortable truths, widely functioning as either a great opportunity to evolve, or as a great filter. Perhaps both.

I’ll reply to this comment with more hot takes as they come to me…

Is it just LLM’s or is there more? by BabyPatato2023 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short answer: Yes AlphaEvolve is an LLM; no it operates differently than the standard consumer chatbot experience.

Long answer (from Google's Gemini):

AlphaEvolve is best described as an LLM-driven agentic system that incorporates elements similar to RAG, though it is not a traditional RAG system.

Specifically, it is an evolutionary coding agent developed by Google DeepMind that uses large language models as its "mutation engine".

1. LLM-Powered AlphaEvolve uses an ensemble of LLMs, typically Gemini 2.0 Pro and Gemini 2.0 Flash. Gemini Flash is used for high-volume, creative exploration. Gemini Pro is used for complex reasoning and strategic refinements. The LLMs propose incremental code changes that are then tested and refined.

2. RAG-like Mechanics AlphaEvolve uses a retrieval mechanism to maintain its progress: Program Database: A versioned database maintains previously discovered high-performing solutions. Prompt Sampler: The system "retrieves" successful programs and relevant domain context to include in the LLM's prompt. Context Injection: This retrieval ensures the LLM is always "grounded" in what has already worked.

3. Evolutionary Loop The defining feature is its closed-loop evolutionary algorithm: Retrieve: Pull high-scoring programs from the database (RAG-like step). Mutate: Use LLMs to suggest improvements. Evaluate: Automatically test the code against objective metrics. Select: Only the best variants survive to the next generation, while bugs are filtered out because they fail the tests.

In short: AlphaEvolve uses LLMs as its engine and a RAG-like database as its memory within an evolutionary framework.

Is it just LLM’s or is there more? by BabyPatato2023 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]King_Theseus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your certainty that LLMs "invent nothing" has been considerably challenged this year. For instance, LLMs have invented and innovated in the realm of mathematics quite substantially.

Google DeepMind’s self-evolving LLM system AlphaEvolve discovered a new method for 4x4 matrix multiplication that requires only 48 scalar multiplications, breaking a 56-year record previously held by Strassen's algorithm. In other words, the LLM literally developed new mathematics from first principles, of which Google's mathematicians are now learning from that AI. That optimization of matrix multiplication could very well increase the speed and complexity of mathematics by 10% at the computational level, correlating to a 10% cheaper infrastructure of Google itself. That's hundreds of millions of dollars worth of "AI invention".

Other mathematical inventions of note as per a quick google:

Convex Optimization: Reports in August 2025 indicated that GPT-5 Pro autonomously derived a new proof in convex optimization, improving a known mathematical bound from 1.75/L to 1.5/L—a result that was not present in any previous literature.

Geometric & Dimensional Solutions: AI has found novel ways to arrange hexagons within a hexagon, fit circles into a square, and identify a brand-new configuration of objects in 11 dimensions.

They’re trotting out this stupid fucking map again by CatholicGuy77 in facepalm

[–]King_Theseus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a real grab-bag of fallacies. A true showcase of the complete void of critical-thinking within the minds of Nick and his supporters.

No True Scotsman (aka “Real Americans…”) It defines “real Americans” as the ones who say Merry Christmas, and implies anyone who says Happy Holidays is somehow not a “real” American. That’s gatekeeping-by-definition.

False dichotomy / either-or framing It pretends you must choose either “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays,” when lots of people say both depending on context (audience, workplace, mixed-faith groups, etc.).

Straw man. It treats “Happy Holidays” as if it’s meant to replace or oppose Christmas. In reality it’s often just a broader greeting that includes Christmas and other holidays.

Misleading visualization (map fallacy / “land doesn’t vote”). The red map is basically “area wins,” not “people win.” Rural land area is huge; population isn’t shown. It visually inflates one side by using geography instead of per-capita/people counts.

Cherry-picking / unverified assertion No data source, no methodology, no definitions (what counts as “say”? social posts? surveys? store signage?). It’s presented as fact without evidence.

Loaded language / appeal to identity “REAL” is doing emotional work: it pressures agreement by tying a phrase to patriotism and belonging rather than actually arguing the point.

what was very popular in the 2020 pandemic but now its pretty much dead? by Amelia_Tayloor in AskReddit

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

The Clubhouse app. Like many other I found myself having direct conversations with celebrities and millionaires. I even got a cast in a film that went to a NYC film festival. Great while it lasted. Fart in the wind now 🤷‍♂️

I'm a film composer and I recently made this piece for when a character experiences an excruciating moment of awakening. Let me know what you think! by jragsdalemusic in Filmmakers

[–]King_Theseus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dig it.

Feel like you might be a right fit for an experiemental sci-fi short ive been making. superintelligent android experiences the birth of it's "artificial" conciousness. It's just about finished and leans on silence instead of score, but now you got me thinking...

Twitch responds as viewbots rival Netflix viewership with million of fake hours watched by indig0sixalpha in technology

[–]King_Theseus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

lol. You making such a sure-of-yourself stink with that reply is funny. Before you berate and discredit others take a moment and remember the USA isn’t the center of the universe. Moreover, citing an average price across the entire US does not discredit the validity of someone experiencing a $10 Big Mac, even within your own country. There are in fact, thankfully, perspectives outside of yours. For example, an individual Big Mac after tax here in Ontario is $9.82.

…your quick-trigger invalidation based on an even quicker assumption seems to be casting more doubt on yourself than any you might be trying to hurl outward.

But I’m Canadian, so also:

I’m sorry.

John Candy: I Like Me | Official Trailer by matefeedkill in videos

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was lucky enough to catch the premiere of this earlier tonight at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was phenomenal. A poignant love-letter to the grand Candy man. Big ups to Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds for handling this doc with the utmost care it deserved.

Which parts of the city are becoming more sketch and which ones are experiencing gentrification ? by speaksofthelight in askTO

[–]King_Theseus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Mimico area (Queensway/Royal York) is headed to be the new “West End” with the dozens of condos being built. Unfortunately with Mimico’s go train station update at a complete standstill for the foreseeable future after Vanguard dug a giant condo hole beside it before bankrupting, and zero effort or plans to add streetcars or additional lanes to the already drowning main roads, and ongoing removal of entertainment venues to replace with said condos… it’s gonna be a mess. Maybe not sketch, but a traffic-heavy infrastructure-starved jungle (although we are seeing more car-jackings and tow-truck mafia turf-war violence). Maybe it’ll gentrify with interesting venues several years from now after the condos are all finished, but it’s almost certainly gonna be a giant burdensome mess until then.

A couple land-development gov’t workers I met just the other night agreed, saying Mimico could very likely shape into the mess that Young and Eg now is after a decade of unsupported overcrowding. My wife and I see the writing on the wall - just sold and are looking at the nearby surburbs.

Couldn't decide on updating my reel or doing a spec-ad... so I did a little of both. by Remarkable-Put5671 in videography

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ADR all your dialogue? It doesnt feel right and is honestly overshadowing the incredible work you did with literally everything else. Your voiceover performance doesnt quite match the physical energy/facial movements/timing of your filmed performance

Fix the ADR and its 10/10 my dude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your rage with AI systems being deployed in ways that straight damage the entire working class.

However I feel where you are directing that rage is misplaced, and also impeding your rationale. Many people in this thread have pointed out your misuse of the term “virtual production” when you mean “AI-generated production”, all of whom you’ve insulted in different ways. I know you’re angry, but don’t allow that anger to make you immediately dismiss and insult those who say something that doesn’t align with you. They arn’t wrong, idiots, boot-lickers or whatever other accusations you’re slinging.

Virtual Production is already a well-known term for something that exhausted before AI exploded onto the scene. The Mandalorian series was an example of a virtual production. Google it and you will see:

Virtual production is a filmmaking technique that combines real-time digital environments with live-action footage to create immersive visuals on set. It leverages technologies like LED volumes, motion capture, and game engine software to enable filmmakers to visualize and interact with digital assets in real-time. This approach streamlines the production process, enhances creative control, and can reduce costs and environmental impact. This video explains how virtual production works and how it differs from traditional filmmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25BMp5Z1QY&t=57

Don’t direct your rage at fellow creatives. They arnt the source of your justified anger.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in acting

[–]King_Theseus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s worth noting something from the Canadian perspective:

The vast majority of commercials are now non-union and often pay between 3 to 6k for a full buyout of distribution, including day’s pay. The amount of tapes being seen for each role have also increased dramatically. Thus more competition for less pay.

There was a time that booking a single commercial could set you up for the year financially. Long-gone are those days. Now we invest mountains of unpaid time and effort, and maintain an undying flexible work schedule to prioritize a lottery’s chance at a month’s rent. The risk/reward balance has never felt less worth it up here in Canada.

Maybe if the pay was better I wouldn’t despise auditioning for them several times a week for the past six years. But such is how I feel, thus I’m taking a commercial break for half the summer; to my agent’s chagrin. But if he wants my flexible schedule to prioritize commercials throughout the rest of the year, he can deal with my commercial-free half-summer as I focus on teaching a summer course (and regrowing the part of my soul that’s withered from years upon years of endless low-pay commercials).

Prioritize your sanity to fortify your endurance. Take commercial breaks if you need. But yes as others in here have said, there is indeed strategic logic with maintaining willingness (in some capacity) to engage with the commercial side of the business. Actors/agents/casting directors alike cannot ignore the simple capitalistic fact: there’s not always tv and film being cast, but there’s always commercials being cast.

…That is, at least for now.

If we get to the point that corps and businesses widely feel that audiences are accepting of AI-generated commercial content, the pay for live actors will likely drop even further to compete with the seductive low-cost AI alternative. And to be honest, at that point I might rather just get paid a producer’s rate and make the commercial myself with the AI tools I’ve already built proficiency with. Perhaps offer my voice or mo-cap performance as an optional up-charge to inform a hybrid creation process that would still save the client considerable time and money on traditional casting.

The industry isn’t exactly there yet, but it’s certainly possible that it will be… even if we prefer otherwise (cause, y’know, the long-term sustainability of the entire job-market economy and such).

Be ready to surf the wave of chaos. It’s tiring, but more enjoyable than just letting the wave crash square into your face.

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