2023-07-06
Same as Mastodon but with ads and massive data theft: “Meta is launching Threads. What is noteworthy about this launch is that Threads intends to become part of the decentralized social web by using the same standard protocol as Mastodon, ActivityPub” https://blog.joinmastodon.org/ ...
Platformer
Hands-on with Threads: fairly basic text-based messaging app, log in via Instagram, no hashtags, can't search for anything other than user handles, and more
Programming note: I really was trying to take a vacation, but this felt like it was worth the one-day interruption.
2023-04-12
I have worked to audiovisual productions and videogames because in the short term they allow me to earn more money than my personal projects, but if prices drop, there is no point in continuing to work for the industry. https://restofworld.org/...
Rest of World
Video game illustrators in China say AI image generators are causing them to lose their jobs, as some employers encourage use of AI tools to boost productivity
“AI is developing at a speed way beyond our imagination. Two people could potentially do the work that used to be done by 10."