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Monthly reading lists on selected topics including: machine intelligence, Elixir, engineering leadership, and irresponsible AI
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QUANTUM FAX MACHINE: Spring/Summer Double Issue: 8 Reading Lists Published!

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**QUANTUM FAX MACHINE** **Spring/Summer Double Issue: 8 Reading Lists Published** I was so busy in April and May that I ran way behind publishing the April and May editions of the Quantum Fax Machine reading lists. Here they are, better late than never! **Machine Intelligence:** - AI agents prioritise reliability over capability. Novel prompt injection techniques bypass major LLM guardrails. Claude Code and Model Context Protocol reshape development workflows. Human judgement remains the bottleneck as AI accelerates output production. **Elixir:** - New RAG library demonstrates Elixir's fault-tolerance advantages for AI systems. Tidewave embeds MCP servers into Phoenix apps, enabling AI agents to interact with live applications. WYSIWYG editors in LiveView with S3 integration showcase practical Phoenix development. **Engineering Leadership:** - VPs must take full responsibility for plan outcomes rather than hide behind group consensus. AI tools function as capability amplifiers requiring human oversight. Post-developer era confirms human guidance remains crucial despite AI advancement. **Irresponsible AI:** - Recent model progress delivers minimal practical economic value despite marketing claims. North Korean agents use generative AI for fake LinkedIn profiles. AI-generated code creates phantom package dependencies, enabling supply-chain attacks. Each post curates 10-15 articles with analysis across technology trends, practical implementations, and industry implications.
June 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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⚠️ NEW: February 2025 Irresponsible AI Reading List!
On "The LLMentalist Effect," AI hype vs. reality, and ethics of militarised AI. Read more: quantumfaxmachine.com/blog/qfm056-...
#ResponsibleAI #AIEthics
NEW: February 2025 Irresponsible AI Reading List! Examining "The LLMentalist Effect" - are LLMs using cold reading techniques like psychics? Also questioning AI hype vs. reality and the ethical implications of militarised AI systems. Is our AGI fixation diverting attention from pressing present-day AI challenges?
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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🚀 February 2025 Engineering Leadership Reading List!
On AI in management, flatter hierarchies, and rethinking technical debt. Read more: quantumfaxmachine.com/blog/qfm055-...
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
NEW: February 2025 Engineering Leadership Reading List! Key themes: AI's role in engineering management, companies streamlining management layers, and younger workers avoiding middle management roles. Plus: a fresh look at technical debt - is bad code more like an unhedged call option than debt?
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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💫 NEW: February 2025 Elixir Reading List!
Featuring LiveDebugger, Torus, and evolving UI patterns in Phoenix. Read now: quantumfaxmachine.com/blog/qfm054-...
#Elixir #Phoenix #LiveView #BEAM
NEW: February 2025 Elixir Reading List!Highli ghts include LiveDebugger (transforming LiveView development), Torus (connecting PostgreSQL search with Ecto), and evolving UI patterns in Phoenix.
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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🤖 NEW: February 2025 Machine Intelligence Reading List!
Exploring "gradual disempowerment" - how incremental AI advances could silently erode human agency.
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#AI #MachineLearning #QuantumFaxMachine
NEW: February 2025 Machine Intelligence Reading List! This month explores the concept of "gradual disempowerment" - how incremental AI advances could silently erode human agency without requiring a dramatic "takeover" scenario. Also featuring: frame-dependent agency theory, RLHF advancements, and practical insights on integrating LLMs into professional workflows.
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Here’s everything that I found interesting last month about the irresponsible use of machine intelligence:

#qfm #quantumfaxmachine #irresponsible #ai #machine #intelligence #november #2024

QFM044: Irresponsible AI Reading List November 2024
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December 9, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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Here’s everything that I found interesting last month about Engineering Leadership:

#qfm #quantumfaxmachine #engineering #leadership #november #2024

QFM043: Engineering Leadership Reading List November 2024
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December 9, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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Here’s everything that I found interesting last month about the Elixir programming ecosystem:

#qfm #quantumfaxmachine #elixir #programming #november #2024

QFM042: Elixir Reading List November 2024
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December 9, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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Here's everything that I found interesting last month about machines behaving intelligently:

#qfm #quantumfaxmachine #machine #intelligence #reading #list #november #2024

QFM041: Machine Intelligence Reading List November 2024
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December 9, 2024 at 5:35 PM