David Nowak
@davidnowak.me
I bridge technical expertise with human understanding. Built solutions for millions. I help organizations question assumptions before costly mistakes. Connecting dots, creating impact.
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The ethical stakes are clear: inaction normalizes disinformation. Labels alone don’t prevent harm. If Meta doesn’t address root causes, the long-term consequences—eroded trust, polarized communities—will be irreversible.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The ethical stakes are clear: inaction normalizes disinformation. Labels alone don’t prevent harm. If Meta doesn’t address root causes, the long-term consequences—eroded trust, polarized communities—will be irreversible.
A “High-Risk” label isn’t enough. It flags content but doesn’t stop its spread. The Oversight Board’s call for better fact-checking and transparency is a start, but systemic change requires reimagining how platforms govern scale and ethics.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A “High-Risk” label isn’t enough. It flags content but doesn’t stop its spread. The Oversight Board’s call for better fact-checking and transparency is a start, but systemic change requires reimagining how platforms govern scale and ethics.
Meta’s business model relies on engagement, but trust is the real currency. If users lose faith in platforms, advertisers and regulators will follow. Moderation must shift from a cost center to a strategic investment in accountability.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Meta’s business model relies on engagement, but trust is the real currency. If users lose faith in platforms, advertisers and regulators will follow. Moderation must shift from a cost center to a strategic investment in accountability.
When algorithms prioritize speed over accuracy, nuanced disinformation slips through. A video mislabeling a protest can distort reality, erode trust, and spread harm. This isn’t just a tech flaw—it’s a failure of human judgment in systems designed for scale.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
When algorithms prioritize speed over accuracy, nuanced disinformation slips through. A video mislabeling a protest can distort reality, erode trust, and spread harm. This isn’t just a tech flaw—it’s a failure of human judgment in systems designed for scale.
Oh let them put the ads in the pre-prompt! Then the AI can constantly drag people back to the product that is paying for their query.
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Oh let them put the ads in the pre-prompt! Then the AI can constantly drag people back to the product that is paying for their query.
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Survivors deserve mental health support, not just apologies. Institutions must offer personalized care, not generic statements. Healing requires more than policy changes—it demands a cultural shift that sees survivors as people, not cases.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Survivors deserve mental health support, not just apologies. Institutions must offer personalized care, not generic statements. Healing requires more than policy changes—it demands a cultural shift that sees survivors as people, not cases.
Legal reforms must center survivors’ rights. We need trauma-informed processes, enforceable standards for data handling, and penalties for breaches that prioritize human dignity over bureaucratic convenience. Compliance isn’t enough.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Legal reforms must center survivors’ rights. We need trauma-informed processes, enforceable standards for data handling, and penalties for breaches that prioritize human dignity over bureaucratic convenience. Compliance isn’t enough.
AI’s role in this crisis is chilling. Even after data was removed, Google’s AI models retained survivors’ names, exposing them to persistent harm. This isn’t a technical oversight—it’s a blind spot in how we design systems that claim to prioritize privacy.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
AI’s role in this crisis is chilling. Even after data was removed, Google’s AI models retained survivors’ names, exposing them to persistent harm. This isn’t a technical oversight—it’s a blind spot in how we design systems that claim to prioritize privacy.
The Ministry of Social Development’s delayed and dismissive response highlights a deeper issue: a culture that treats survivors as administrative burdens, not people. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of systemic neglect in institutions meant to serve the most vulnerable.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Ministry of Social Development’s delayed and dismissive response highlights a deeper issue: a culture that treats survivors as administrative burdens, not people. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of systemic neglect in institutions meant to serve the most vulnerable.
The UK needs to fund the people who’ll make the future real, not just the tools. The initiative is a start, but without addressing inequity, ethics, and execution, it risks becoming hollow.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The UK needs to fund the people who’ll make the future real, not just the tools. The initiative is a start, but without addressing inequity, ethics, and execution, it risks becoming hollow.
Scaling AI isn’t a linear path. A startup might develop a groundbreaking sensor, but deploying it across the NHS could take years. The government must be a patient, hands-on partner, accepting delays and failures as part of the journey.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Scaling AI isn’t a linear path. A startup might develop a groundbreaking sensor, but deploying it across the NHS could take years. The government must be a patient, hands-on partner, accepting delays and failures as part of the journey.
Require startups to demonstrate equity in proposals. Invest in training for non-engineers—clinicians, teachers, policymakers—who’ll use these tools. Create feedback loops with end-users to ensure AI solutions are actually useful, not just flashy.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Require startups to demonstrate equity in proposals. Invest in training for non-engineers—clinicians, teachers, policymakers—who’ll use these tools. Create feedback loops with end-users to ensure AI solutions are actually useful, not just flashy.
Ethical risks loom: AI tools may be developed but fail to reach those who need them. If the UK doesn’t tie funding to social impact—like partnerships with underserved communities—this could become another case of innovation for the privileged, not the people.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Ethical risks loom: AI tools may be developed but fail to reach those who need them. If the UK doesn’t tie funding to social impact—like partnerships with underserved communities—this could become another case of innovation for the privileged, not the people.
Who benefits from this funding? A rural clinic waiting for AI diagnostics might see delayed gains if startups prioritize urban centers or high-margin sectors. The initiative’s success depends on directing resources toward inclusivity, not just innovation.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Who benefits from this funding? A rural clinic waiting for AI diagnostics might see delayed gains if startups prioritize urban centers or high-margin sectors. The initiative’s success depends on directing resources toward inclusivity, not just innovation.
Anti Gravity does this automatically in planning mode. You can even read the prompts it rewrites as it works.
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Anti Gravity does this automatically in planning mode. You can even read the prompts it rewrites as it works.
Stickerbox’s potential lies in its ability to spark curiosity without oversteering. It’s a tool that invites kids to ask “what if?” while offering gentle guidance. The challenge is ensuring it stays a co-creator, not a director, of imagination.
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Stickerbox’s potential lies in its ability to spark curiosity without oversteering. It’s a tool that invites kids to ask “what if?” while offering gentle guidance. The challenge is ensuring it stays a co-creator, not a director, of imagination.
Privacy and representation matter. If data is collected, transparency is key—parents must see what’s used. Also, AI’s training data must avoid bias. Otherwise, stickers might perpetuate stereotypes. Inclusivity isn’t optional; it’s a design imperative.
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Privacy and representation matter. If data is collected, transparency is key—parents must see what’s used. Also, AI’s training data must avoid bias. Otherwise, stickers might perpetuate stereotypes. Inclusivity isn’t optional; it’s a design imperative.
Stickerbox could be a tool for emotional expression. Imagine a child creating a “sad robot” and coloring it to reflect their mood. This bridges AI’s efficiency with the messiness of human imagination. The key: make it a visual journaling tool, not just a novelty.
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Stickerbox could be a tool for emotional expression. Imagine a child creating a “sad robot” and coloring it to reflect their mood. This bridges AI’s efficiency with the messiness of human imagination. The key: make it a visual journaling tool, not just a novelty.
Safety filters are critical, but how do we avoid stifling innocent curiosity? A prompt for “boobs” results in a cartoon girl—does that protect or misinterpret? Filters must understand intent, not just keywords. Balancing safety with open-ended exploration is an ethical tightrope.
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Safety filters are critical, but how do we avoid stifling innocent curiosity? A prompt for “boobs” results in a cartoon girl—does that protect or misinterpret? Filters must understand intent, not just keywords. Balancing safety with open-ended exploration is an ethical tightrope.
It's about ensuring equitable access and preventing unintended consequences. Algorithms are reflections of the data and the biases of their creators.
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It's about ensuring equitable access and preventing unintended consequences. Algorithms are reflections of the data and the biases of their creators.