Chaos & Amazement #2428 TikTok Ticketing, ChatGPT Bullshitting, and Tomorrowland’s Live Stream
This week's Chaos & Amazement newsletter covers AI-powered bullet vending machines, the evolution of science fiction, the rare prototype and more. Enjoy!
Tech News
New 'Automated Ammo Retail Machines' appearing in some US states use AI and facial recognition to sell bullets 24/7. Its makers claim improved convenience and security, but questions arise about safety and privacy. https://futurism.com/vending-machines-bullets-facial-recognition
TikTok and Eventbrite team up: Users can now buy event tickets directly in the TikTok app. Organizers can link events to videos, and fans see nearby events. This makes selling and buying tickets for live experiences simpler for everyone. https://tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/Streamline-your-ticket-sales-with-Eventbrite
AI-generated deepfake videos of popular U.K. doctors are spreading on social media, promoting fake health products. These scams use trusted faces to sell unproven treatments. Experts say it's hard to stop, and advise caution when seeing medical advice online. https://www.bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q1319
Fresh AI
From my blog
ChatGPT: Bullshitting, not Hallucinating https://bnox.be/2024/07/chatgpt-bullshitting-not-hallucinating.html
The Evolution of Sci-Fi: From Hopeful Horizons to Dystopian Dreams https://bnox.be/2024/07/the-evolution-of-sci-fi-from-hopeful.html
Haha. No.
Weird and Wonderful
Harder than you think: https://www.whatbeatsrock.com
Tomorrowland's 20th anniversary goes global! Watch live on YouTube July 19-21 & 26-28. Main & Freedom stages 24/7, plus exclusive content. Join the worldwide dance party from home! https://www.youtube.com/live/B_dkwPx9J9Y?si=mJpZR38EZEo7lQJo
Qoincidence.
Yowie Deschanel is showcasing her skills on the asalato, a West African percussion instrument. Also known as kashaka or shakers, it consists of two wooden shells connected by a string.
Don't Google Mommy by the hilarious @Riki__Lindhome
The Schlörwagen (Pillbug): Aerodynamic rear-engine car prototype by Karl Schlör, unveiled at 1939 Berlin Auto Show. This innovative German design never reached production.