Comment Re:No thanks. (Score 1) 31
Same but different
I took first name last initial, six characters, early on.
I'm keeping it despite the spam from having a common first name and last initial
Comment Patched (Score 1) 19
Patched, life moves on, next?
Submission + - Honda China Replaces 30% of Workforce with Robots and AI (interestingengineering.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Honda is all in on automation and artificial intelligence and aims to transform its EV production process in China by reducing the need for floor staff by 30%. Their new Chinese EV factory began production of the all-electric Ye P7 crossover and uses AI to optimize welding to lower fixed costs and improve production efficiency.
The factory also employs automated guided vehicles that require manual labor to transport heavy components such as battery packs. While robots have not truly replaced human workers in factories, the kind of tech that Honda and companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Dongfeng are rolling out suggests a problematic future for blue-collar workers.
The Guangzhou factory utilizes automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to move heavy car components across the factory floor. Historically, this work has been done by humans. In partnership with local joint venture partner Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), the Japanese automaker has recently started production of the all-electric Ye P7 at this factory.
The factory also employs automated guided vehicles that require manual labor to transport heavy components such as battery packs. While robots have not truly replaced human workers in factories, the kind of tech that Honda and companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Dongfeng are rolling out suggests a problematic future for blue-collar workers.
The Guangzhou factory utilizes automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to move heavy car components across the factory floor. Historically, this work has been done by humans. In partnership with local joint venture partner Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), the Japanese automaker has recently started production of the all-electric Ye P7 at this factory.
Submission + - Google considering bringing back in-person job interviews (cnbc.com)
An anonymous reader writes: In late 2022 came the boom in generative AI, with the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Since then, tech companies have laid off tens of thousands of programmers while touting the use of AI to write code. At Google
, for example, more than 25% of new code is written by AI, CEO Sundar Pichai told investors in October.
The combination of rapid advancements in AI, mass layoffs of software developers, and a continuing world of remote and hybrid work has created a novel conundrum for recruiters.
The problem has become so prevalent that Pichai suggested during a Google town hall in February that his hiring managers consider returning to in-person job interviews.
Google isn’t the only tech company weighing that idea.
But engineers aren’t slowing down.
Lee has turned his cheating into a business. His company, Interview Coder, markets itself as a service that helps software developers cheat during job interviews. The internship offers that he landed are the proof he uses to show that his technology works.
AI assistants for virtual interviews can provide written code, make code improvements, and generate detailed explanations of results that candidates can read. The AI tools all work quickly, which is helpful for timed interviews.
, for example, more than 25% of new code is written by AI, CEO Sundar Pichai told investors in October.
The combination of rapid advancements in AI, mass layoffs of software developers, and a continuing world of remote and hybrid work has created a novel conundrum for recruiters.
The problem has become so prevalent that Pichai suggested during a Google town hall in February that his hiring managers consider returning to in-person job interviews.
Google isn’t the only tech company weighing that idea.
But engineers aren’t slowing down.
Lee has turned his cheating into a business. His company, Interview Coder, markets itself as a service that helps software developers cheat during job interviews. The internship offers that he landed are the proof he uses to show that his technology works.
AI assistants for virtual interviews can provide written code, make code improvements, and generate detailed explanations of results that candidates can read. The AI tools all work quickly, which is helpful for timed interviews.
Submission + - IT Unemployment Rises to 5.7% as AI Hits Tech Jobs (wsj.com)
An anonymous reader writes: The unemployment rate in the information technology sector rose from 3.9% in December to 5.7% in January, well above last month’s overall jobless rate of 4%, in the latest sign of how automation and the increasing use of artificial intelligence are having a negative impact on the tech labor market.
The number of unemployed IT workers rose from 98,000 in December to 152,000 last month, according to a report from consulting firm Janco Associates based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The department on Friday said the economy added 143,000 jobs, as the job market continued to chug along, though at a slower pace than in the prior two months.
Job losses in tech can be attributed in part to the influence of AI, according to Victor Janulaitis, chief executive of Janco Associates. The emergence of generative AI has produced massive amounts of spending by tech giants on AI infrastructure, but not necessarily new jobs in IT.
“Jobs are being eliminated within the IT function which are routine and mundane, such as reporting, clerical administration,” Janulaitis said. “As they start looking at AI, they’re also looking at reducing the number of programmers, systems designers, hoping that AI is going to be able to provide them some value and have a good rate of return.”
The number of unemployed IT workers rose from 98,000 in December to 152,000 last month, according to a report from consulting firm Janco Associates based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The department on Friday said the economy added 143,000 jobs, as the job market continued to chug along, though at a slower pace than in the prior two months.
Job losses in tech can be attributed in part to the influence of AI, according to Victor Janulaitis, chief executive of Janco Associates. The emergence of generative AI has produced massive amounts of spending by tech giants on AI infrastructure, but not necessarily new jobs in IT.
“Jobs are being eliminated within the IT function which are routine and mundane, such as reporting, clerical administration,” Janulaitis said. “As they start looking at AI, they’re also looking at reducing the number of programmers, systems designers, hoping that AI is going to be able to provide them some value and have a good rate of return.”
Comment Possible result with Gen Z (Score 1) 75
One result:
Gen Z and their potential difficulties with reading and comprehending longer texts in books...
Comment Roughly $15k a year to raise a child (Score 1) 323
Average Annual Cost: The average annual cost ranges from about $12,000 to $15,000 per child. This includes expenses for housing, food, childcare, education, healthcare, transportation, and other necessities.
Total Cost Until Age 18: Over 18 years, this can amount to roughly $216,000 to $270,000 per child, not including college tuition.
Costs are higher in urban areas and for families with higher incomes, as they tend to spend more on education, childcare, and extracurricular activities. Conversely, families in rural areas or with lower incomes may spend less annually.
Comment Criterion Channel is my solution (Score 1) 158
Criterion Channel does not have ads. The streaming service offers on-demand access to curated films from the Criterion Collection, as well as offline downloads on mobile devices. It also includes many video extras, such as interviews, features, and other commentary. No superhero bullshit.
Comment Re:my what? (Score 1) 158
Criterion Channel would disagree
Submission + - Osmo Startup Wants to Give Computers a Sense of Smell (cnbc.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Of the five human senses, AI is already able to mimic sight and hearing. And one company wants to use the technology to digitize another: smell.
Alex Wiltschko is the CEO and co-founder of Osmo, a startup that uses artificial intelligence technology to help computers “generate smells like we generate images and sounds,” per the company’s website.
Wiltschko found that molecules can be tricky for computers to analyze due to their complex structures.
“The reason why it’s so challenging is because you can move one tiny thing around in that molecule, like one bond, and the scent of the molecule goes from roses to rotten egg,” he says.
But thanks to advances in AI technology, the model was able to pick up on patterns in the different structures of the molecules and use that knowledge to accurately predict the odor of other molecules.
Alex Wiltschko is the CEO and co-founder of Osmo, a startup that uses artificial intelligence technology to help computers “generate smells like we generate images and sounds,” per the company’s website.
Wiltschko found that molecules can be tricky for computers to analyze due to their complex structures.
“The reason why it’s so challenging is because you can move one tiny thing around in that molecule, like one bond, and the scent of the molecule goes from roses to rotten egg,” he says.
But thanks to advances in AI technology, the model was able to pick up on patterns in the different structures of the molecules and use that knowledge to accurately predict the odor of other molecules.
Comment Already walked back (Score 3, Funny) 113
Slash story should be updated.
Eric Schmidt, ex-CEO and executive chairman at Google, walked back remarks in which he said his former company was losing the artificial intelligence race because of its remote-work policies.
“I misspoke about Google and their work hours,” Schmidt said in an email to The Wall Street Journal. “I regret my error.”
Comment Re:where do i use it? (Score 2) 275
https://chatgpt.com/
Create an account with a random email account
Phone number isn't required
Comment Re:More than 10% is it still a disorder? (Score 1) 175
What was the name of the documentary?
Trinidad (2008)?
Comment Re:I will relisten to music but not rewatch films/ (Score 0) 110
I relisten to music and rewatch film regularly.
Especially world cinema with subtitles or important film that I may appreciate differently years later.
I can watch a film once for the plot, again with a director's audio, again for the mise-en-scène, again for background, again for nostalgia. etc
I also don't trust streaming services to not cut or edit films these days.
Comment Re:I've been hesitant to buy physical media since. (Score 0) 110
Blu-ray 1080p is fine enough for me for my eyes.
For me, diminishing returns after that point, like today's computers.
It does the job. I'm past chasing or owning the newest greatest.
I would add that resolution is less important than availability IMO.
If the only copy I can get my hands on is DVD, that DVD is better than an unavailable blu-ray.
I can enjoy the DVD.
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