Technology

The Author Has Thoughts – Various & Sundry: GenAI Stops Hallucinating, Embraces Lies Instead

What happens when the plagiarism machines of the GenAI crowd stop hallucinating, and just start embracing random lies that they defend with absolute confidence? I examine four incidents/articles that have happened over the last few months and tell you why that should frighten you.

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September 6, 2025 at 7:22 pm

The Author Has Thoughts – Various & Sundry: The Algorithm is a Death Spiral

You know something is wrong with the Internet, with social media, with Amazon, Google and everything else? Cory Doctorow has labeled it the Enshittification, and I delve into the reason why – The Algorithm.

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May 1, 2025 at 1:15 am

The Author Has Thoughts – Various & Sundry: The Real Dangers of Generative AI

My semi-regular vlog/podcast-y thing, i.e. my Youtube Channel, has another entry! This time, I discuss the real dangers of the generative AI hype train that we find ourselves forced to ride.

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December 12, 2024 at 3:32 am