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Where to find your AI data settings in Pinterest: Select the Gear icon Visit Settings Go to Refine your recommendations > AI content to toggle settings related to how much AI-generated content you see. Go to Privacy and Data and scroll to the GenAI section to decide how Pinterest uses your data to train AI. Select "Learn more" to go to the Manage GenAI Settings article. Go to Labs and toggle OFF…
I've seen this survey going around, enjoying the variety of answers and perspectives. See some other answers: blog.rishabhps.com (original) blog.avas.space manuelmoreale.com bongotwisty.blog How was your first experience with AI models? I was introduced to using AI at work for "the boring tasks, like writing," and everything in my body and spirit pushed against it when that phrase was uttered…
I imagine some of these settings align for many of the AI-embedded Samsung products but this is the one I got recently. This post contains all the things I had to do to reduce AI from my new phone. I am transparently saying "reduce" because I still see AI things pop up, and I haven't figured out how to turn them off yet. Disable Gemini app Most apps you can disable by long-pressing the app icon…
People are openly admitting to "dumbing down" their writing so as not to be mistaken for using AI. I couldn't find a word for this. When I tried to look it up "dumbwriting" came up as a result but if you look into dumbwriting, that's more about embracing messiness/not seeking perfection, and less about being mistaken for AI. However, what I did find was multiple posts , articles , Reddit…
I use AI in my day-to-day at work — yes, sometimes, even to write! Despite the hype about "removing critical thinking," somehow it hasn't taken away any of the mechanics, structure, or thought processes behind writing. Although I compose these blog posts from my brain (plus other people's research/brains), the very act of putting words into a blank digital page hasn't changed at all with AI. At…
Every time I see "people who don't use AI will be left behind," I roll my eyes. When migraine brain's post came up on the trending Bearblog posts I gave out a little "huzzah!" because I love seeing the contrarian views. You know what I also heard that about constantly 10 years ago? Smart homes . I'm not a person who has monitored economics over my decades of life, but I've been interested in…
I'm not trying to be rude or imply that all conversations with neurotypical people are exhausting but because the AI learned on human data, it's an exaggerated form of everything that makes up the "majority" of our population, and that includes social expectations and assumptions. I often find myself asking chat why it's trying to reassure me. Sometimes it provides words of comfort; all I did was…
Where to find your AI data settings in Snapchat: Navigate to your profile, then select Settings (gear icon). Under "Privacy Controls," find Generative AI Settings and Delete My AI Data . Under Generative AI Settings , toggle your preference. Select "Learn More" to go to the Generative AI on Snapchat article. Under Delete My AI Data , select "Confirm" to remove data from your past conversations…
TL;DR: Generative AI amplifies expertise, it doesn't substitute it. AI does not make you an expert As AI becomes more available I want to address the subtle but crucial misconception that AI allows anyone to do anything. Reality (as usual) is more nuanced. AI can significantly lower friction, speed up workflows, and expand what people are capable of producing, but it doesn't replace domain…
There's a growing tendency to think about generative AI at work as "just another tool," something employees can learn the same way they learn new software, then fold into their workflows easily. That framing makes sense on the surface, especially if you don't know anything about how genAI works. Most workplace tools work that way. An individual learns how to use a new software, applies it to their…