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McLuhan once said that every augmentation is also an amputation. What do we lose when we outsource thinking to AI? My latest for @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
The People Outsourcing Their Thinking to AI
Rise of the LLeMmings
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
McLuhan once said that every augmentation is also an amputation. What do we lose when we outsource thinking to AI? My latest for @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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Social Media Giants and Payment Services will be held liable for reimbursing victims of financial scams. This basicly means they will be come liable for fraudulent ads published through their services. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Payment services deal: More protection from online fraud and hidden fees | News | European Parliament
Parliament and Council have struck a deal on a more open and competitive EU payment services sector, with strong defences against fraud and data breaches.
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Social Media Giants and Payment Services will be held liable for reimbursing victims of financial scams. This basicly means they will be come liable for fraudulent ads published through their services. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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The answer is simple. A company’s product also include it’s dependencies. If you are using public libraries it’s not the open source libraries’ fault they have vulnerabilities it’s the commercial company’s responsibility to patch. 11.12.2027 this will become law: www.tributech.io/blog/cra-8-v...
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The answer is simple. A company’s product also include it’s dependencies. If you are using public libraries it’s not the open source libraries’ fault they have vulnerabilities it’s the commercial company’s responsibility to patch. 11.12.2027 this will become law: www.tributech.io/blog/cra-8-v...
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There is a lot of talk around AI and design automation lately. The consensus seems to be to be that both code and design, first and foremost are there to help us talk together. Not human to machine, but human to human. Nothing has really changed except that we have to babysit managers that disagree.
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There is a lot of talk around AI and design automation lately. The consensus seems to be to be that both code and design, first and foremost are there to help us talk together. Not human to machine, but human to human. Nothing has really changed except that we have to babysit managers that disagree.
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Congrats on your book, Sir Tim Berners-Lee! Our ACM community has picked "This is for Everyone" as our inaugural title for our virtual book club. Please join us! www.acm.org/education/ac...
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congrats on your book, Sir Tim Berners-Lee! Our ACM community has picked "This is for Everyone" as our inaugural title for our virtual book club. Please join us! www.acm.org/education/ac...
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🤔 What wisdom can Nietzsche offer for life in the age of AI? What promise does cyberpsychology hold for cybersecurity and the future of work? What's happening in the games industry?
All in our bi-weekly newsletter, "Advances in Computing." 📭 Scan the QR code to subscribe.
#tech #computing
All in our bi-weekly newsletter, "Advances in Computing." 📭 Scan the QR code to subscribe.
#tech #computing
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🤔 What wisdom can Nietzsche offer for life in the age of AI? What promise does cyberpsychology hold for cybersecurity and the future of work? What's happening in the games industry?
All in our bi-weekly newsletter, "Advances in Computing." 📭 Scan the QR code to subscribe.
#tech #computing
All in our bi-weekly newsletter, "Advances in Computing." 📭 Scan the QR code to subscribe.
#tech #computing
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This week, to celebrate #NAIHM, we are celebrating Indigitize, which works to address the lack of opportunities for Native American students to learn computer science.
Meet Indigitize and more resources by Indigenous-led organizations here: buff.ly/XmRQ4Dd
Meet Indigitize and more resources by Indigenous-led organizations here: buff.ly/XmRQ4Dd
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week, to celebrate #NAIHM, we are celebrating Indigitize, which works to address the lack of opportunities for Native American students to learn computer science.
Meet Indigitize and more resources by Indigenous-led organizations here: buff.ly/XmRQ4Dd
Meet Indigitize and more resources by Indigenous-led organizations here: buff.ly/XmRQ4Dd
Thankful for legal scholars who explore and understand technology. Check out the Carlini papers he mentions, too nicholas.carlini.com/writing/2025...
The persistence of memorization
We've now had two recent decisions in the UK and Germany very close together that have dealt with AI and copyright. I won't go in detail again on the rulings, you can read the previous posts discussing them here and here, but something arose in those cases that…
We've now had two recent decisions in the UK and Germany very close together that have dealt with AI and copyright. I won't go in detail again on the rulings, you can read the previous posts discussing them here and here, but something arose in those cases that…
The persistence of memorization
We've now had two recent decisions in the UK and Germany very close together that have dealt with AI and copyright. I won't go in detail again on the rulings, you can read the previous posts discussing them here and here, but something arose in those cases that prompted me to write this blog post, and it is the question of memorization, which was dealt with quite differently by each court.
www.technollama.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thankful for legal scholars who explore and understand technology. Check out the Carlini papers he mentions, too nicholas.carlini.com/writing/2025...
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If you missed our event last Friday--or even if you didn't--you can find more information in Steven Adler's "Clear-Eyed #AI" posts (on Substack).
#ethics #law #chatbots #research #business #gov #education #tech #health #design #contentmoderation #LLMs
#ethics #law #chatbots #research #business #gov #education #tech #health #design #contentmoderation #LLMs
"Chatbot psychosis and various responses to it (technical, regulatory, etc.) confront us with a whole range of ethical issues": scu.edu/ethics/inter... #ethics #law #AI #tech #business #gov #health #research #education
On Chatbot Psychosis and What Might Be Done to Address It
Do chatbots sometimes lead their users to "break with reality"? And what might be done about it?
scu.edu
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"The real challenge for faculty isn’t just catching misuse – it’s inspiring students to want to take the long path instead of shortcuts." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
‘GenAI and critical thinking can – and should – work together’
Find out how to encourage critical thinking in the university classroom by working with GenAI tools, rather than against them
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"The real challenge for faculty isn’t just catching misuse – it’s inspiring students to want to take the long path instead of shortcuts." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
"Human beings, with our awkward bipedal shape, are actually a terrible blueprint for robots, yet engineers keep creating new humanoid robots. We just can't help but create beings in our own image, apparently." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
Xpeng debuts creepy humanoid robot Iron at AI Day event
Chinese EV maker Xpeng debuted its walking humanoid robot Iron at the AI Day event. It's so lifelike, they had to cut it open on stage.
mashable.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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"Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
The New Writing Process in the Age of AI
Instead of policing whether AI was used, educators should focus on how it is used to help students learn and produce quality work.
www.techlearning.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
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"Educators and students usually engage using laptops, tablets, or desktops. So when a QR code is plastered on a slide, agenda, or online resource with no alternative, it’s not innovative; it’s misguided." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning
QR Codes in Education: Use with Care, Not Just Because They're There
QR codes look sleek and are everywhere, however, in education, they’re often misused.
www.techlearning.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"Educators and students usually engage using laptops, tablets, or desktops. So when a QR code is plastered on a slide, agenda, or online resource with no alternative, it’s not innovative; it’s misguided." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning
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Excited to reveal our final #HRI2026 keynote: Benjamin Rosman, named among TIME 100 Most Influential in AI in 2025!
He is a Professor at the University of Witwatersrand, and founder of Lelapa AI, building AI for and by Africans.
We can't wait for his insights on #HRI Empowering Society!
He is a Professor at the University of Witwatersrand, and founder of Lelapa AI, building AI for and by Africans.
We can't wait for his insights on #HRI Empowering Society!
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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We’re excited to announce our first #HRI2026 keynote speaker! 🎙️
Prof. Yukie Nagai (#IRCN, University of Tokyo) leads pioneering research in cognitive developmental robotics, neuroscience & assistive tech.
Honored among World’s 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics & Forbes Japan Women in Tech 30.
Prof. Yukie Nagai (#IRCN, University of Tokyo) leads pioneering research in cognitive developmental robotics, neuroscience & assistive tech.
Honored among World’s 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics & Forbes Japan Women in Tech 30.
October 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We’re excited to announce our first #HRI2026 keynote speaker! 🎙️
Prof. Yukie Nagai (#IRCN, University of Tokyo) leads pioneering research in cognitive developmental robotics, neuroscience & assistive tech.
Honored among World’s 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics & Forbes Japan Women in Tech 30.
Prof. Yukie Nagai (#IRCN, University of Tokyo) leads pioneering research in cognitive developmental robotics, neuroscience & assistive tech.
Honored among World’s 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics & Forbes Japan Women in Tech 30.
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Our 2nd #HRI2026 keynote speaker: 🎙️
Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas (Univ. of Glasgow), Director of the Animal-Computer Interaction Lab.
She designs tech that gives animals control — from dogs making video calls to monkeys using custom interfaces — redefining interaction & agency.
Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas (Univ. of Glasgow), Director of the Animal-Computer Interaction Lab.
She designs tech that gives animals control — from dogs making video calls to monkeys using custom interfaces — redefining interaction & agency.
October 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our 2nd #HRI2026 keynote speaker: 🎙️
Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas (Univ. of Glasgow), Director of the Animal-Computer Interaction Lab.
She designs tech that gives animals control — from dogs making video calls to monkeys using custom interfaces — redefining interaction & agency.
Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas (Univ. of Glasgow), Director of the Animal-Computer Interaction Lab.
She designs tech that gives animals control — from dogs making video calls to monkeys using custom interfaces — redefining interaction & agency.
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Thrilled to announce our 3rd #HRI2026 keynote! 🎙️
Prof. Benjamin R. Cowan (UCD, Ireland) explores the intersection of psychology, HCI & conversational AI, shaping how we design collaborative AI systems.
Co-director @ HCI@UCD | Co-PI @ ADAPT Centre (€90M AI hub) | Co-founder of ACM CUI series.
Prof. Benjamin R. Cowan (UCD, Ireland) explores the intersection of psychology, HCI & conversational AI, shaping how we design collaborative AI systems.
Co-director @ HCI@UCD | Co-PI @ ADAPT Centre (€90M AI hub) | Co-founder of ACM CUI series.
October 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thrilled to announce our 3rd #HRI2026 keynote! 🎙️
Prof. Benjamin R. Cowan (UCD, Ireland) explores the intersection of psychology, HCI & conversational AI, shaping how we design collaborative AI systems.
Co-director @ HCI@UCD | Co-PI @ ADAPT Centre (€90M AI hub) | Co-founder of ACM CUI series.
Prof. Benjamin R. Cowan (UCD, Ireland) explores the intersection of psychology, HCI & conversational AI, shaping how we design collaborative AI systems.
Co-director @ HCI@UCD | Co-PI @ ADAPT Centre (€90M AI hub) | Co-founder of ACM CUI series.
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Nominations for the 2026 cycle of the SIGCHI awards and special recognitions are now open! Please nominate your colleagues and recent Ph.D. graduates! The deadline is Saturday, December 13, at 11:59pm AoE. The full call and nomination form are on Submittable: sigchi.submittable.com/submit/f6b12...
SIGCHI - 2026 Call for Nominations for SIGCHI Awards
Thank you for your interest in nominating an individual for a SIGCHI award or special recognition. The deadline for all nominations is Saturday, December 13, 11:59pm, AoE.
The SIGCHI awards identify a...
sigchi.submittable.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Nominations for the 2026 cycle of the SIGCHI awards and special recognitions are now open! Please nominate your colleagues and recent Ph.D. graduates! The deadline is Saturday, December 13, at 11:59pm AoE. The full call and nomination form are on Submittable: sigchi.submittable.com/submit/f6b12...
Check out the conversation in this thread as well!
Getty Images v Stability AI: A landmark High Court ruling on AI, copyright, and trade marks
The much-awaited decision in the lawsuit between stock photography giant Getty Images and AI developer Stability AI has now been released, see: Getty Images v Stability AI EWHC 2863 (Ch). I've discussed…
The much-awaited decision in the lawsuit between stock photography giant Getty Images and AI developer Stability AI has now been released, see: Getty Images v Stability AI EWHC 2863 (Ch). I've discussed…
Getty Images v Stability AI: A landmark High Court ruling on AI, copyright, and trade marks
The much-awaited decision in the lawsuit between stock photography giant Getty Images and AI developer Stability AI has now been released, see: Getty Images v Stability AI EWHC 2863 (Ch). I've discussed this case before, but these are the facts as presented by Smith J in her introduction: Getty Images, an image company that licenses high-quality photographs, videos, illustrations and related metadata through various platforms.
www.technollama.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Check out the conversation in this thread as well!
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Social media sucks, but what’s the alternative?
It would be fair to say that we're going through a period of realisation that social media may not have been such a good thing after all. The list of serious complaints continues to grow. Social media is making our children depressed and anxious.…
It would be fair to say that we're going through a period of realisation that social media may not have been such a good thing after all. The list of serious complaints continues to grow. Social media is making our children depressed and anxious.…
Social media sucks, but what’s the alternative?
It would be fair to say that we're going through a period of realisation that social media may not have been such a good thing after all. The list of serious complaints continues to grow. Social media is making our children depressed and anxious. It's killing democracy. It's guilty of fostering the rise of fascism across the world. It's making us isolated.
www.technollama.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Social media sucks, but what’s the alternative?
It would be fair to say that we're going through a period of realisation that social media may not have been such a good thing after all. The list of serious complaints continues to grow. Social media is making our children depressed and anxious.…
It would be fair to say that we're going through a period of realisation that social media may not have been such a good thing after all. The list of serious complaints continues to grow. Social media is making our children depressed and anxious.…
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"AI can boost critical thinking or undermine it. Educators and talent leaders must learn to navigate this fine line." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
AI and Education: 10 ways to support or erode future skills resilience
AI and education intersect on a fine line between boosting critical thinking and risking cognitive decline, a challenge educators and talent leaders must address.
www.imd.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"AI can boost critical thinking or undermine it. Educators and talent leaders must learn to navigate this fine line." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
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"[T]he research is a warning sign for educators against relying on many AI detection tools when making decisions about student grades and disciplinary action." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
Some AI Detection Tools Work Well, Others Fail, Says New Research
A study conducted at the University of Chicago found AI detection tools varied widely in quality, and proposes a framework for use both inside and outside of education.
www.techlearning.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"[T]he research is a warning sign for educators against relying on many AI detection tools when making decisions about student grades and disciplinary action." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
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New blog post: "On #Chatbot Psychosis and What Might Be Done to Address It": www.scu.edu/ethics/inter... #ethics #law #internet #data #AI #LLMs #health #tech #business #education #research
On Chatbot Psychosis and What Might Be Done to Address It
Do chatbots sometimes lead their users to "break with reality"? And what might be done about it?
www.scu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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"An emerging field of science claims to be able to predict aesthetic traits, intelligence, and even moral character in embryos."
What does its potential success mean for our social contract and our very understanding of what it means to be human? buff.ly/WsuKRfs
What does its potential success mean for our social contract and our very understanding of what it means to be human? buff.ly/WsuKRfs
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"An emerging field of science claims to be able to predict aesthetic traits, intelligence, and even moral character in embryos."
What does its potential success mean for our social contract and our very understanding of what it means to be human? buff.ly/WsuKRfs
What does its potential success mean for our social contract and our very understanding of what it means to be human? buff.ly/WsuKRfs
"We’re used to thinking about ethical choices in fashion like sustainability or fair labor practices. But wearable recording technology introduces a new dimension: it’s not just about whether the frames look good, but whether wearing them aligns with your values about privacy and consent."
This week's recap may be light on outfits, but heavier on reflection. Smart glasses are getting sleeker, but what does it mean to normalize wearable cameras? Contemplating the consent & security questions we might not be asking yet. #VulnerablyMe
Weekly Style Recap: October 13-17, 2025
Hey everyone! Happy Sunday! How is your weekend going? Mine had been going pretty well, until the wee hours of this morning. I'm still not entirely sure what happened, but I had awakened to adjust myself while sleeping, when something cracked, popped, tore—which I can't quite identify—occurred in my back. It didn't feel like it was in my back per se, but felt like it was much deeper.
www.secureinstyle.tech
October 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"We’re used to thinking about ethical choices in fashion like sustainability or fair labor practices. But wearable recording technology introduces a new dimension: it’s not just about whether the frames look good, but whether wearing them aligns with your values about privacy and consent."