Why this tech journalist is done with Google hardware In a recent post on the Hacker News forum, a journalist shared their disappointment with the lack of support for Google hardware. The journalist recounted how they had bought their dad a Pixel C tablet back in 2016, only to find out that the device was no longer supported by Google in 2017. Frustrated with this experience, the journalist made the switch to an iPad Mini for their father, citing the longevity of Apple’s support as a major factor in their decision.

The Invasion of Online Ads: Why Ad Blockers Are Necessary The internet has become a breeding ground for ads, and they’re far from discrete. The vast majority of them are poorly made and useless, causing more distraction and annoyance than anything else. This is why more and more people are turning to adblockers to browse the web at a reasonable pace without the intrusion of advertising. Some argue that supporting content creators through ads is necessary, but the reality is that most online ads do not contribute to meaningful revenue. The ad industry has become a money-making machine for platforms like Google, racking in billions of dollars at the expense of users’ browsing experience.

In this article, we explore the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it relates to the concept of self-directed thought and agency. We look at the work done by AI researchers on understanding larger models, and how their technique works for GPT-4. We also discuss the possibility of using AI to create goal-directed agents or A-Life, which was last explored in the 1970s. We look at examples of existing AI systems that are better than humans and compare them to GPT-4’s reasoning capabilities. Finally, we consider what it would take for an AI system to have true self-directed thought or agency and whether that is possible without having physical experiences in space and time.

Copyrighting music has been a topic of debate for decades, and recently it has become even more complex with the emergence of digital streaming services. But one particular case has sparked controversy in recent years – someone trying to copyright all possible pop music melodies. In 2016, a person generated all 8^12 (68,719,476,736) melodies with eight notes of the C scale and stored them on a hard drive – arguably making them public domain.

The text above is a collection of various discussions around personal finance, taxes, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the job market. While it may seem like a mishmash of different topics, they are all important conversations for us to be having as individuals, taxpayers, and workers. The first discussion centers around the use of financial accounts like TFSA and FHSA, and the choice to invest in certain stocks or funds. The importance of understanding the tax implications of these accounts and investments cannot be overstated, as it can determine our long-term financial growth and security.