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Sunday, March 19, 2023

CEO of TikTok Argues Sale Won't Solve National Security Concerns


Looks like TikTok's got 99 problems, but a glitch ain't one

Dancing to a beat,
TikTok takes us on a ride,
Brief moments of joy.

This is arguably the most transparent power move of the decade.  

Ironically, many Americans rely on TikTok with direct ties to a communist government for their news.  This says more about how much WE DON'T TRUST our own media than the cleverness of the Chinese government. This speaks volumes about the lack of trust in our own media, rather than the ingenuity of the Chinese government.

First, the US congress is full of "Olds" who can barely use email, let alone spell "A I" - there is no way they understand the social impact or technical workings of the "interwebs".  And that crusty old-geezer yells at everyone, even the mailman, I mean mailperson, to "Get off my lawn!" just before tumbling off the porch - he doesn't know sh8t about technology.

Second, ban it and they will come.  Let me ask a technical question, "is there a way to ban the use of a software internet app?"  The day TikTok gets 'banned' is the day the number of users doubles.

Third, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and any other social network aren't coming to defend TikTok's right to exist - no other app comes close to the number of users and popularity.  They are losing to TikTok - so why not call in Uncle Sam?  If you can't beat em, legislate them out of existence, it's the American way.

The best way to kill TikTok is to mandate everyone born before 1960 download and start using TikTok.  Instantly the app is uncool.

I've prompted into existence the following tale. ChPt3.5, inspired by, the WSJ.

Enjoy.

Summary:
  1. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew argues that selling the app to an American owner won't address national security concerns.

Friday, March 17, 2023

Lessons Learned from the Nord Stream Pipeline Attack


GPT3.5

Inspiration, here.

Understanding the Implications for Critical Infrastructure and Business Operations

The Nord Stream gas pipeline was attacked on September 26, 2022. The attackers used underwater explosions to damage the pipeline, causing an interruption in the supply of natural gas from Russia to Germany. The incident caused confusion among investigators, who initially suspected Russian involvement. However, their focus has since shifted to the Andromeda, a yacht that was rented by a Polish-registered company. Six people were onboard the vessel, some with Ukrainian connections and Bulgarian passports believed to be fake.

Unlocking the Power of the Socratic Method for ChatGPT


New stuff


Have you ever sat in a class or discussion and felt like your mind was just going through the motions? You're not alone. Many of us have experienced feeling like we're just going through the motions when it comes to learning and understanding new information. But what if there was a way to actively engage our minds and truly understand the material? 

I bring this to your attention in light of the great popularity of artificial intelligence - a source of all the things that have ever happened.  When presented with such a huge collection of data, it isn't a matter of limited resources, the database is monstrous and constantly growing almost endlessly.  Extracting relevant answers is less dependent on search routines and more on succinct and penetration queries.

Getting the best answers is in the hands of the beholder. 

Enter the Socratic Method.

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