@cbzo Indeed. Working in tech for 30 years, one of the first things I learned was that in most IT projects, humans are seen as the problem to solve. The underlying philosophy of tech is to replace problematic humans. AI is a natural progression of that thinking.

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"When we repeatedly retrieve information, our brains form durable memory schemata and neural manifolds."When we repeatedly retrieve information, our brains form durable memory schemata and neural manifolds. These structures are indispensable for intuitive reasoning, error-checking and smooth skill execution. But if we default to “just Google it,” those processes so fundamental for innovation and critical thinking may never fully develop, particularly in the smartphone generation."
How AI is eroding human memory and critical thinking
AI reliance erodes memory and critical thinking. Cognitive science shows how to strengthen learning with practice and recall.
Policy Options (policyoptions.irpp.org)
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A single AI data center could consume 5 million gallons of water dailyA single AI data center could consume 5 million gallons of water daily
New Jersey wants to make them report water consumption
Opponents say the measure is redundant, could hurt industry
New Jersey's AI data centers face new water usage bill - NewsBreak
A bill sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy's desk requires new thirsty data centers to disclose how much water and electricity they use, but it's getting pushback
NewsBreak (www.newsbreak.com)
Oh, whatever you do, don't hurt industry. Destroy our environment but don't hurt poor little old super-sensitive industry.