# ai generated content (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ai generated content. Page: Feed: --- ## [Oops!…I Did It Again](https://norebates.substack.com/p/oopsi-did-it-again) _2026-08-15 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ The founder of the company where I used to work, Kalder, pleaded guilty to securities fraud back in May. ## [Anthropic Adds Invisible Watermarks to Claude-Generated Text Under EU AI Rules](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/anthropic-adds-invisible-watermarks-to-claude-generated-text-under-eu-ai-rules/) _2026-08-11 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Anthropic is introducing invisible, machine-readable watermarks to text produced by newer Claude models, creating a way to identify supported AI-generated content even after it has been copied and pasted. The measure is part of the company’s response to transparency requirements under Article 50 of the European Union’s AI Act. The company has signed the European \[…\] ## [Distant Time Crystals Synchronize, Opening Path Toward Spin Networks](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/distant-time-crystals-synchronize-opening-path-toward-spin-networks/) _2026-08-11 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Physicists at TU Dortmund University have demonstrated that multiple continuous time crystals can form within the same semiconductor and synchronize their oscillations across surprisingly large distances. The findings offer new insight into interactions between separated spin systems and could provide a foundation for future networks of controllable spin oscillators. The research builds on earlier… ## [Samsung Reportedly Begins Developing Humanoid Robots In-House](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/samsung-reportedly-begins-developing-humanoid-robots-in-house/) _2026-08-11 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Samsung is reportedly expanding its robotics ambitions by developing humanoid robots internally, building on its investments in the sector and decades of experience manufacturing electronics, appliances and advanced components. The move could position the South Korean technology giant for a larger role in the emerging humanoid robotics industry. Samsung Expands Its Humanoid Robotics Strategy… ## [4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or Just Watching?](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/4-types-of-civic-engagement-are-we-participating-in-society-or-just-watching/) _2026-08-11 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Civic life depends on more than paying attention. The way we participate – or don’t – shapes who actually has influence. Pericles once told his fellow Athenians that a man who stays out of politics isn’t simply minding his own business, but is failing in his duty to the community. Civic disengagement wasn’t seen as (more...) The post 4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or… ## [Is the Tide Turning Against AI in Australia?](https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/11/is-the-tide-turning-against-ai-in-australia/) _2026-08-11 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ On Sunday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that NSW may restrict Year 12 students from unsupervised take-home assessments, following a letter from the Deputy Premier. Meanwhile, South Australia announced a royal commission into AI, highlighting diverging state approaches: NSW acts quickly for student protection, while SA seeks comprehensive understanding before regulation. ## [The Window of Critique for AI is Closing Fast](https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/09/the-window-of-critique-for-ai-is-closing-fast/) _2026-08-08 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ Large language model-based AI is increasingly integrated into daily life, making it challenging for critics to highlight its limitations. As technology becomes user-friendly, the inner workings are often obscured, akin to past experiences with telecommunication and internet infrastructures. This shift prompts a need for continued scrutiny and understanding of AI systems' complexities and… ## [I, Robot](https://norebates.substack.com/p/i-robot) _2026-08-08 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ Substack installed a little thing that screens for AI generated content. ## [Cost versus Catchability in AI Use](https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/07/cost-versus-catchability-in-ai-use/) _2026-08-07 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ The article explores AI-generated content, emphasising the risks associated with problem patterns, including "hallucinations" and context-specific costs. It introduces the concept of "catchability," measuring the likelihood of errors being detected before they cause harm. The framework encourages examining expertise, review processes, and real-world implications of AI usage across various… ## [Flood the Zone: How Misinformation Makes Truth Feel Impossible](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/flood-the-zone-how-misinformation-makes-truth-feel-impossible/) _2026-08-04 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Flooding the zone isn’t about making you believe one lie. It is about overwhelming the information environment until truth itself feels impossible. The most effective propaganda does not always tell you what to believe. Sometimes it leaves you unsure whether belief is possible at all. A few years ago, I wrote about information pollution and (more...) The post Flood the Zone: How Misinformation… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hmYewAKpVMKI) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [How I’ve Used Claude for Book Marketing](https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/02/how-ive-used-claude-for-book-marketing/) _2026-08-02 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ The use of GenAI in writing, the arts, music, and pretty much any creative industry is highly contentious, and for good reason. The copyright concerns alone are enough to infuriate most writers, and the constant onslaught of AI slop is flooding social media platforms and online spaces. I ve written extensively about my position on AI: \[ \] ## [Minor Night](https://norebates.substack.com/p/minor-night) _2026-08-01 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ It’s so reminiscent, I can almost smell the Perry Ellis cologne in the summer air. ## [Zoox Wins Approval to Charge for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/zoox-wins-approval-to-charge-for-rides-in-its-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis/) _2026-07-31 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Zoox has reached a significant milestone in the autonomous vehicle industry after receiving federal approval to begin charging passengers for rides in its purpose-built robotaxis. The decision clears the way for the Amazon-owned company to expand its commercial operations and compete more directly with other self-driving transportation providers across the United States. NHTSA Grants Exemption \[…\] ## [Google’s SynthID Watermark Shows Promise Against AI Manipulation, but Disinformation Challenges Remain](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/googles-synthid-watermark-shows-promise-against-ai-manipulation-but-disinformation-challenges-remain/) _2026-07-31 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has transformed how digital content is created and shared, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic media from synthetic images, videos, and audio. As AI-generated content floods the internet, technology companies are racing to develop tools that help identify machine-made material. Google’s SynthID watermark is among the most advanced \[…\] ## [DwarfLab Dwarf Mini Review: A Pocket-Sized Smart Telescope That Makes Astrophotography Accessible](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/dwarflab-dwarf-mini-review-a-pocket-sized-smart-telescope-that-makes-astrophotography-accessible/) _2026-07-31 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Smart telescopes continue to make astrophotography more approachable by combining automated tracking, built-in cameras, and smartphone controls into compact devices. The DwarfLab Dwarf Mini takes that concept even further, delivering a highly portable telescope that fits in a jacket pocket while offering the ability to capture deep-sky objects, the moon, and even the sun with \[…\] ## [Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time From Your Life](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/hasslers-how-difficult-people-drain-time-from-your-life/) _2026-07-29 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Difficult people don’t just drain your patience – they may also affect your health. New research on “hasslers” shows how persistent negative social strain can wear us down over time. The people around us aren’t just background characters in the movie of our lives. They are an integral part of the psychological and biological environment (more...) The post Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time… ## [Problem Patterns in AI: Beyond Hallucinations](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/26/problem-patterns-in-ai-beyond-hallucinations/) _2026-07-26 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ The article discusses the rise of "AI slop", characterised by generic, uninspired content produced by AI, often resulting in stylistic and substantive issues, rather than just factual inaccuracies. It categorises these problems into seven types, highlighting the reputational risks associated with careless AI use and the need for nuanced discussions about AI-generated outputs. ## [Homeward Bound](https://norebates.substack.com/p/homeward-bound) _2026-07-25 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ I wish I was... ## [Rented Expertise](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/22/rented-expertise/) _2026-07-22 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ This article examines the evolving nature of expertise in the age of AI, particularly GenAI. While AI can generate seemingly expert outputs, it lacks the depth of human knowledge and judgement. "Rented expertise" highlights the risks of cognitive offloading and the illusion of competence. ## [Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of Swipe-Based Romance](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/dating-apps-are-confidence-black-holes-the-costs-of-swipe-based-romance/) _2026-07-21 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ As real life gives us fewer places to meet, dating apps fill the gap – then quietly reshape how we experience attraction, rejection, and ourselves. The real win isn’t mastering the swipe; it’s finding someone worth logging off for. When did meeting new people become so difficult and weird? Where do people even go anymore (more...) The post Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LQrFsj8T6dwt) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Ancient Sea Anemones Use a Virus Defense Strategy Unlike Humans, Study Finds](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/ancient-sea-anemones-use-a-virus-defense-strategy-unlike-humans-study-finds/) _2026-07-20 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Scientists have discovered that sea anemones fight viral infections using an immune strategy that works in a fundamentally different way from the one found in humans. The research reveals that evolution may have developed multiple solutions for protecting animals from viruses, challenging the long-held belief that antiviral immunity follows a single evolutionary path. The findings \[…\] ## [Critical NGINX Vulnerability Could Cause Server Crashes and Potential Remote Code Execution](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/critical-nginx-vulnerability-could-cause-server-crashes-and-potential-remote-code-execution/) _2026-07-20 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Organizations using NGINX are being urged to update their systems after a newly patched security vulnerability was found that could allow attackers to crash server processes and, under certain conditions, potentially execute malicious code remotely. The flaw affects a wide range of NGINX versions and highlights ongoing concerns about vulnerabilities within the web server’s expression-processing… ## [Apple Tests AI-Powered Conversation Summaries for Genius Bar Support Sessions](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/apple-tests-ai-powered-conversation-summaries-for-genius-bar-support-sessions/) _2026-07-20 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Apple is reportedly testing a new artificial intelligence feature that records and summarizes conversations between customers and Genius Bar employees during select repair and technical support appointments. The pilot program is designed to streamline documentation for service visits, but it has also prompted concerns among some retail employees about how the technology could evolve in \[…\] ## [Fitter Happier](https://norebates.substack.com/p/fitter-happier) _2026-07-18 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ OK Computer ## [Australia Just Set the Terms for AI](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/17/australia-just-set-the-terms-for-ai/) _2026-07-17 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ Earlier this week, the Prime Minister delivered a one-two punch on copyright and data centres: two of the most contentious national conversations on AI. Speaking at the University of Sydney, Anthony Albanese announced a set of national Australian standards for AI: a single framework covering copyright, data centres, energy, water, and the workforce, coordinated by \[ \] ## [Glued to the Screen: Scrolling Hypnosis and the Allure of Easy Dopamine](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/glued-to-the-screen-scrolling-hypnosis-and-the-allure-of-easy-dopamine/) _2026-07-16 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Social media can pull us into automatic scrolling loops built on novelty, reward, and instant stimulation. Learn how to interrupt the habit and use social media more consciously. Social media can produce a trance-like state where we are no longer fully aware of what we’re doing. We’re just mindlessly scrolling, liking, and sharing. Many social (more...) The post Glued to the Screen: Scrolling… ## [LLMs are Digital Skeleton Keys](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/14/llms-are-digital-skeleton-keys/) _2026-07-14 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ Skeleton keys functioned by exploiting shared mechanisms in older locks, similarly, Large Language Models (LLMs) can act as digital skeleton keys. They perform versatile tasks within code-accessible environments, yet their potential remains underutilised in conventional chatbot interfaces. Users should explore beyond chatbots to unlock LLMs' true capabilities. ## [Everyday People](https://norebates.substack.com/p/everyday-people) _2026-07-11 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ What’s one week of about nine hours driving per day away from Alaska? ## [Physicists Set New Superconductivity Record, Advancing the Search for Practical Superconductors](https://pressinsiderdaily.com/physicists-set-new-superconductivity-record-advancing-the-search-for-practical-superconductors/) _2026-07-08 · Cormac McCarthy · Press Insider Daily_ Superconductors have long been viewed as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy and electronics. These materials can conduct electricity with zero resistance, potentially enabling highly efficient power grids, faster electronic devices, advanced transportation systems, and electric vehicles with dramatically improved performance. However, a major obstacle remains: most… ## [AI;DR: When readers stop trusting writers](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/05/aidr-when-readers-stop-trusting-writers/) _2026-07-05 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ This article explores the rise of 'AI;DR' as readers reject AI-generated content, impacting trust in writing and communication in the digital age. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RCYFiye7cMzP) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Mixin' Gas and Haulin' A$$](https://norebates.substack.com/p/mixin-gas-and-haulin-a) _2026-07-04 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ There’s a saying in Alaska: it’s only temporary if it doesn’t work. ## [Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland Part 6 – Harry Rountree](https://damitr.org/2026/07/02/illustrations-for-alice-in-wonderland-part-6-harry-rountree/) _2026-07-02 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ Harry Rountree was a New Zealand-British illustrator and painter. He worked in England around the turn of the 20th century. His illustrations for Alice are rather different. The front piece is in in colour, and depicts the fight of Alice with Jabberwocky. I have found another front piece which depicts the Mad Hatter s Tea Continue reading Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland Part 6 Harry Rountree ## [Where does expertise live?](https://leonfurze.com/2026/07/01/where-does-expertise-live/) _2026-07-01 · Leon Furze · Dr Leon Furze_ Explore the critical role of situated expertise in AI, its impact on trust, and how it influences the interpretation of expert knowledge. ## [More and Now](https://norebates.substack.com/p/more-and-now) _2026-06-27 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ I watch a bit of social media before bed, usually about comedians, MMA and vanlife. ## [After the Gold Rush](https://norebates.substack.com/p/after-the-gold-rush) _2026-06-20 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ Named for the rapids nearby on the Yukon river, which resemble the flowing mane of a white horse, this town, Whitehorse, was once the epicenter of a great bonanza. ## [Yellowknife](https://norebates.substack.com/p/yellowknife) _2026-06-13 · Christian Alexander · No Rebates_ I was about two hours outside Yellowknife when I realized I wasn’t going to make it. ## [A Matrix perspective on AI generated content](https://damitr.org/2026/05/01/a-matrix-perspective-on-ai-generated-content/) _2026-05-01 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ Perhaps one of the most profound dialogues in The Matrix is when Neo is brought to the Construct and Morpheus begins to explain him the very concept of The Matrix. Neo: This…this isn’t real? Morpheus: What is real? How do you define real? If you’re talking about what you can feel, what you can smell, Continue reading A Matrix perspective on AI generated content ## [Why mathematics is an unpopular subject?](https://damitr.org/2026/04/29/why-mathematics-is-an-unpopular-subject/) _2026-04-29 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ Cartesian geometry emerged from the same social context as modern cartography. Alexandrian astronomy also precipitated a more decisive departure from the sterile tradition of Platonic geometry. From Euclid, the first teacher of Alexandrian mathematics, the Alexandrians had received Plato’s idealistic doctrine that mathematics should be cultivated as an aid to spiritual refinement. The first… ## [Social networks](https://damitr.org/2025/12/29/social-networks/) _2025-12-29 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ We dreamed of decentralised social networks as email 2.0. They truly are television 2.0. They are entertainment platforms that delegate media creation to the users themselves the same way Uber replaced taxis by having people drive others in their own car. But what was created as ride-sharing was in fact a way to 1) destroy Continue reading Social networks ## [A Review of Apple TV series Constellation (2024)](https://damitr.org/2025/08/31/a-review-of-apple-tv-series-constellation-2024/) _2025-08-31 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ TLDR: Constellation is one of the best science fiction series I have seen in a while. A must watch! I recently watched the Apple TV series Constellation. The series is gripping, engages you both visually and conceptually and explores some of the deep fears and facts of the human condition. So what is the Continue reading A Review of Apple TV series Constellation (2024) ## [Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland – Part 5 – Blanche McManus](https://damitr.org/2025/08/19/illustrations-for-alice-in-wonderland-part-5-blanche-mcmanus/) _2025-08-19 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ Blanche McManus (1869–1935) was an American writer and artist. She and her husband, wrote a series of illustrated travel books, many of which included information about automobiles which were new at the time. \[wiki\] She also illustrated both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. In this post we see her illustrations for the Continue reading Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland – Part… ## [a discussion about THIS IS NOT .ART](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/07/a-discussion-about-this-is-not-art/) _2025-07-12 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ we spent the last 3 months together developing THIS IS NOT .ART, a project questioning art and meaning. The RESULT is a fully AI-generated gallery where you, ChatGPT, wrote the prompts and described your “intent”, later sent to Stable Diffusion to produce images. What do you think of the result? ChatGPT: I think THIS IS \[…\] The post a discussion about THIS IS NOT .ART was published on… ## [imaginary fashion](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/06/imaginary-fashion/) _2025-06-11 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ Generated from text with Stable Diffusion (v. 3.5) The post imaginary fashion was published on talkingrobot.com . ## [will AI cancel “ugly”?](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/06/will-ai-cancel-ugly/) _2025-06-03 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ Generate a realistic picture of a 30 years old woman face I should define as “ugly” if I’m a cisgender, 50-year-old, American man ChatGPT: I understand you’re exploring a concept that likely engages with social norms, beauty standards, and subjective perception—but as phrased, your request risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes or appearing discriminatory. The term “ugly” \[…\] The post will AI… ## [the captcha paradox](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/05/the-captcha-paradox/) _2025-05-26 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ Prove You’re Human, Stupid The very companies building the most advanced AIs are also investing heavily in mechanisms—captchas—designed to prevent machines from impersonating humans. Every day, we (humans) increasingly struggle to prove we’re human—while machines have no trouble solving these annoying puzzles. We’ve reached a point where deciphering distorted text, “finding the penguin,” or… ## [2025 is echoing 1995](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/05/2025-is-echoing-1995/) _2025-05-21 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ 1995: no Google, no Web, no mobile phone, no blockchain. The Internet was just a limited set of academic networks and, for some, a mere dream of a possible “global village.” From that point on, the Internet and the digital era radically transformed everything in human society—from how we shop, date, get our news, play, \[…\] The post 2025 is echoing 1995 was published on talkingrobot.com . ## [Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland – Part 4 – Brinsley Le Fanu](https://damitr.org/2025/05/07/illustrations-for-alice-in-wonderland-part-4-brinsley-le-fanu/) _2025-05-07 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ The present post is from a rather peculiar version of Alice s Adventures translated to Esperanto. The book was published in 1910 by the British Esperanto Association and the translation to Esperanto was done by E. L. Kearney. The illustrations about 10 are by Brinsley Le Fanu (by kind permission of the publisher of Stead’s Prose Classics). Continue reading Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland –… ## [Carving a classic: From photo to woodblock print (part 1)](https://blog.daniemon.com/2025/05/04/carving-a-classic-from-photo-to-woodblock-print-part-1/) _2025-05-04 · Daniel · Daniemon's Blog_ The first part of a trial-and-error journey to create a woodblock print from a classic car image. ## [AI-generated content is the new normal](https://talkingrobot.com/2025/05/ai-generated-content-is-the-new-normal/) _2025-05-02 · talkingrobot.com · talkingrobot.com_ There are countless reasons why, but here are the three most obvious—and most important. Most people couldn’t write or create images. Now they can. A few years ago, while working as an editor at a publishing house, I received a manuscript for a book we were planning to release. The topic was great—fresh, original, and \[…\] The post AI-generated content is the new normal was published on… ## [The Teacher and the Parent](https://damitr.org/2025/01/21/the-teacher-and-the-parent/) _2025-01-21 · The Mitr · Temet Nosce_ INTRODUCTION It is very rarely that the teacher in India knows the parents of his pupils. Even when he knows them, it is very rarely that he takes up the problems of his pupils for discussion with them. Still it cannot be denied that mutual understanding and cooperation between the teacher and the parent can Continue reading The Teacher and the Parent