America Is Missing Out on the Best Electric Cars

Whatever kind of EV you might want, chances are China has it. Source: America Is Missing Out on the Best Electric Cars

AI in Politics Is So Much Bigger Than Deepfakes

Presidential campaigns have long tailored their ads and emails to specific groups. Now any politician can. Source: AI in Politics Is So Much Bigger Than Deepfakes

First Brain-Computer Interface Implanted in a Person

In-human implantation of Neuralink’s brain-computer interface is a milestone. Source: First Brain-Computer Interface Implanted in a Person

AI Chatbots Can Now Go On First Dates for You

Is this the future of dating, and is it a good thing? Source: AI Chatbots Can Now Go On First Dates for You

Will AI help fix my loneliness?

Nicole Sparling writes “As yet another 24-year-old afflicted by the loneliness epidemic that arose from a digital-heavy, interaction-light, post-pandemic world, I suffered the all too common plight of too-few friends. I missed the days before life got busier and people realized that keeping up a friendship online was a time saver. In the span of a year, hangouts with friends became less frequent and texting began to replace face-to-face conversations. When plans were made, the other person frequently showed up late, cancelled or lamely asked to reschedule for a date never to be mentioned again. I routinely received texts from friends who lived 15 minutes from me saying they missed talking to me, asking whether I was free for a phone call. If I was witnessing my friendships becoming exclusively digital, did I need to accept AI friendships as an inevitability?” Source: Will AI help fix my loneliness?

Why WordPress is the Ultimate Blogging Platform

WordPress has solidified its position as the leading platform for bloggers, with over 40% market share in the content management system market. Its widespread popularity can be attributed to a combination of factors, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced bloggers alike.

Market Dominance

WordPress’s dominance in the industry is undeniable, with a staggering percentage of websites across the internet powered by this versatile platform. The thriving community of developers, designers, and users ensures that WordPress remains at the forefront of blogging technology, constantly evolving and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of its users.

User-Friendly Interface

One of the most compelling reasons for WordPress’s popularity is its user-friendly interface. Bloggers can effortlessly create, edit, and publish content without having to delve into the complexities of coding. The intuitive dashboard empowers users to customize their websites with ease, allowing for seamless content management and design modifications.

Seamless Social Media Integration

In an era dominated by social media, WordPress seamlessly integrates with various platforms, facilitating the effortless sharing of content across the digital landscape. Bloggers can extend their reach and engage with their audience through automatic social media post notifications, fostering a cohesive and dynamic online presence.

Conclusion

With its commanding market share, user-friendly interface, seamless social media integration, and a robust plugin ecosystem, WordPress undeniably reigns as the ultimate choice for bloggers. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned blogger, WordPress offers the tools and flexibility needed to bring your unique vision to life in the digital realm.

Pocket’s Best of 2023: Most Read

I love the Pocket website/tool and here’s one of the reasons why: explore the most-saved and read articles on Pocket in 2023 and you’ll see what a great concept it is. Source: Pocket’s Best of 2023: Most Read

The Big Questions About AI in 2024

Let us be thankful for the AI industry. Its leaders may be nudging humans closer to extinction, but this year, they provided us with a gloriously messy spectacle of progress. Source: The Big Questions About AI in 2024

It Sure Looks Like Phones Are Making Students Dumber

Test scores have been falling for years—even before the pandemic. Source: It Sure Looks Like Phones Are Making Students Dumber

Teens, Social Media and Technology 2023

YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram remain the most widely used online platforms among U.S. teens. And teens are less likely to be using Facebook and Twitter (recently renamed X) than they were a decade ago. Source: Teens, Social Media and Technology 2023

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We Finally Have Proof That the Internet Is Worse

High-profile lawsuits against Google and Amazon have revealed Silicon Valley’s vise grip on our lives. Source: We Finally Have Proof That the Internet Is Worse

The Tragedy of Google Search

With a landmark antitrust trial under way, a giant of the modern web is buckling under its own weight. Source: The Tragedy of Google Search

Do you mindmap?

Here’s a post from my business blog about mindmapping and why it’s beneficial:

The Good, the Bad, and the Technology

Embracing the coexistence of “good and bad” is essential for authentic progress. Here’s an excerpt:

“Philosophers like Friedrich Nietzsche and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel have deeply explored the concept of duality. Nietzsche’s idea of “eternal recurrence” posits that life is a repetitive cycle of events that includes both triumphs and tragedies. Hegel’s dialectic underlines that the synthesis of thesis and antithesis results in a higher form of understanding. In both instances, the existence of bad is not merely an unfortunate byproduct of reality but an essential catalyst for growth and progress.”

I’m predisposed to like any author or article that positively uses Hegel’s dialectic. Just sayin’ :-D

Source: The Good, the Bad, and the Technology

A Hitch In Accurate Detection of AI-Written Content

Study finds AI GPT detectors misclassify work by non-native English students. Source: A Hitch In Accurate Detection of AI-Written Content

Do yourself and your readers a favor

Turn on all the sharing buttons on your blog — including reblog — and make it easier for people to promote your work! In case you haven’t been there for a while, there are new options like AddToAny and Mastodon…

Curating content for your WordPress blog

I’m sharing this quick screencast for any of my fellow bloggers who might want to streamline their curation process with a few simple changes. Let me know what you think in the comments…

The Psychological Fears Associated With AI

Artificial intelligence is here, but can bring anxiety: the pros and cons. Source: The Psychological Fears Associated With AI

Is AI Taking Over?

AI-anxiety is all over the news and on our minds. What can we do about it? Source: Is AI Taking Over?

27% of jobs at high risk from AI revolution

More than a quarter of jobs in the OECD rely on skills that could be easily automated in the coming artificial intelligence revolution, and workers fear they could lose their jobs to AI, the OECD said today. Source: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI revolution – OECD

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