Chaos & Amazement #2343 Best Inventions of 2023, Data Poisoning , and Internet Artifacts

Welcome to Chaos & Amazement #2343, where we explore the latest in tech and innovation. Scroll all the way down for the Weird and Wonderful stuff.

Tech News

• People are posting less on social media, so platforms are focusing more on influencer content and private sharing. Industries like entertainment need to rethink how they market in a landscape where everyday user posts are decreasing. https://pro.morningconsult.com/analysis/social-media-posting-frequency-preferences-survey

• City-Wide Drone Detection by Dedrone makes it to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023. A virtual shield using proprietary signals alerts law enforcement within seconds of a drone entering designated airspace. A game-changer for security in various sectors. https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6326992/dedrone-city-wide-drone-detection/

  • Full list here https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/ Tell me if there’s anything in there that speaks to you.

Fresh AI

• Nightshade, a new data poisoning tool, empowers artists to protect their work from being used without permission in AI model training, causing models to produce unpredictable outputs. Developed by a team led by Ben Zhao at the University of Chicago, it aims to rebalance power in favor of artists against AI companies facing lawsuits for copyright infringement. Nightshade's potential to manipulate AI models could lead to greater respect for artists' rights and royalties. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/10/23/1082189/data-poisoning-artists-fight-generative-ai/

  

• YouTube Music now offers generative AI for custom playlist thumbnail art, providing a guided experience with visual themes and style choices. Available initially in the U.S., it reflects YouTube's push for creativity and individualization. https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-music-app-2023-guide/

• Boston Dynamics made their robot dog Spot talk using ChatGPT. It can be a tour guide with different personalities, like a "cowgirl" or a "Shakespearean." Currently the robot doesn't really understand; it's just good at putting words together.

• MidJourney unveils its beta website, emphasizing search, browse, and image viewing. beta.midjourney.com

From my blog

• Woodpecker: The Solution to AI Hallucinations in Language Models https://bnox.be/2023/10/woodpecker-solution-to-ai.html

• These were the woods the river and the sea https://bnox.be/2023/10/these-were-woods-river-and-sea.html

• Cheating on Twitter with BlueSky

  https://bnox.be/2023/10/cheating-on-twitter-with-bluesky.html

  

Weird and Wonderful

• Journey through Internet History! From ARPANET to Line Rider, these internet artifacts curated by Neal.fun capture the evolution of the online world. Explore the past, one click at a time. https://neal.fun/internet-artifacts/

• The future is here! Just watched an incredible video where cops tried to pull over a driverless car.

  

  @sineadbovellThe future😭 cops tried to pull over a driverless car #driverlesscars #autonomousvehicle #thefuture 🚘 🤖

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• Introducing @napflix_ : a parody video platform catering to restless minds seeking tranquility. Explore a selection of silent and sleepy content, offering a unique solution for those struggling with insomnia. Time to take relaxation to a new level. https://napflix.tv

• Corridor Crew takes on a unique Bob Ross challenge with "food sauce" as their paint. Niko's painting skills and taste steal the show.

• An impressive achievement in the feline world! Bella, from the UK, has secured the Guinness World Record for the Loudest Purring Cat. Kudos to Bella and Nicole for this remarkable feat!