Jerry_Atrick

And it never will.. Sort of - of course there is machine learning where the software adapts its output by learning responses it has received. The MS chatbot, Tay had to be shut down as it adapted its output to the inputs it received: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/microsoft-shuts-down-ai-chatbot-after-it-turned-into-racist-nazi/. However, yes, there has been biases found in AI systems. One I recall was that AI based credit checking in the US would deny black couple mortages but allow white couples with almost exactly the same credit metrics. In addition, there was some suspect profiling software in the US (not sure it was technically AI) that seemed biased against, you guessed it, black suspects. Absolutely true - we are already there isf you think about social media and the law only just starting to catch up well after the damage has been done. AI will exacerbate it. I have adopted an educative approach with the kids; sometimes quite firm in its application, but needing to emphaise the dangers of how perceptions can be formed when your environment is boimnarding you with the same messages and then the algorithm amplifies them, with little presentation of countering views or facts. We must rememebr AI is just that. As it increases, and processing/data storage poower increases (think quantum computing) and it wil be able to much better run the probability calcs that give it the answers.. and it will seem closer to having morality.. but it won't.

A lot of people do, as off peak, they are reasonable - can be £45 return from Taunton. Same run, same amount costs, etc. They just gouge and the government allows it. One of the thinks I am looking forward to when returning to Aus is that I am not intending to buy a car. Likely be Melbourne, but because the inter-city rail is cheap (something like $10 each way), it opens up a lot of options, too. I saw some YT vids on the trains and while they aren't quite as big or comfy as the ones here (yes, there are a lot fewer people using them in Vic), they are more than adequate and a) my work will be hybrid anyway, and b) as long as I can get wi fi or a signal, I can work on the train - so productive to boot. Can't do that in a car or a metro train.

I forgot to mention, it was literally a fllyer - from Exeter Airport to London City Airport in a Dash 8. Cheaper by air than trian, is bonkers, but that is what privatising the railways did. I recall that ic awarded Connex the metropolitan rail services in Melbgourne after their franchise here was pulled.. I am guessing the rail services went south after that.

It is very expensive because rail operators are privatised and have to try and make a profit here... even though they don't. I was using it as an example why they don't work here if profit is the definition of a rail system working. The trains are diesel on this service but are well appointed and comfortable. The first non-peak trains, where the price drops dramatically, are usually filled sardine cans.

By what criteria do you mean, "work"? If it is passenger services turning a profit, it is almost exclusively done so with subsidies... in other words, loss making. I guess the question is comparing the relative rate of loss. The odd service is profitable but by and large, without subsidies, they are loss making. Even with advance purchases and split ticketing, a return trip from Taunton to Paddington, arriving before 9:30am on a weekday (1:40 - 2 hrs) is a minimum of £180. Petrol is about £50. I can fly from Exeter to Munich for about £95 return. Sadly there is no service from Exeter to London City anymore.. it used to be about £125 return and I did use it occasionally

They are always sparring.. there are still UN military posts near the border between the north and south and there is a DMZ between them

Why are people consumed about public transport making a profit? It is a public service and the economic, social, and environmental benefits on reliable and well frequented public transport far outweigh the costs, https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/top-10-benefits-public-transportation/1063096/

OK, maybe Mr T is losing his mojo a bit

We have that here, too.. The passengers that need to get off at shorter platforms eaither eat themselves at, or move to the carriages that abutt the platform. It really isn't a big deal. Jeez, I dunno; they save a bit of dough by not making the platforms longer and people complain. If they spend the money to make the platforms longer, people complain. Depends on how you look at things, I guess.

Cyprus is one of my favourite places to take the family... Absolutely lovely people (south and north). Quite a bit of history. Easy to get around... and away from the tourist areas, quite spectacular scenery.

There may be method to the Russian madness of not resisting in a meaningful way the Ukrainian invasion of the Kursk region and it comes to prioritising gains v losses: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/18/zelenskiy-ukraine-shock-russia-offensive-incursion

Maybe the AI hasn't factored into its training driving at 3pm around a school, but I doubt it. I am thinking it accounts for, or is biased to inexperienced and general dipstick drivers rather than prudent and reasonable and therefore takes a conservative approach to the probable outcome. Also I would guess it's not a binary decision. It would have assessed what was going on behind it as well and considered the risk of a rear shunt v mowing down the pedestrian and braked accordingly. I have no idea of that car's systems but maybe it even considered swerving. AI is definitely nowhere near perfect, but as older cars are replaced by newer cars, they will start talking to each other and you will find they will be able to act in concert to avoid the primary and secondary risks.. Makes for a Russian hacker's disruption heaven.

Her pumpkin scones are to die for

Well, I did my last roll of the dice today.. To be honest, I sort of stopped doing the analysis when I stopped posting regularly... And sure enough, the favourite (Geelong) got comprehensively accounted for by St. Kilda. Rounds 4 through 22 (19 weeks) of "entertainment" for £50... I was tempted to top up for tomorrow's games, but, heck, I need to keep this shirt on my back... Anyone here good for a loan? Preferably margin to put on the stock market. Oh wait, darn it.. the rebound already happened 🙂 If there is any consolation, the pundits have called this the wierdest season in living memory.. Ah well, back to more contributions to the forums.. I bet (pardon the pun) everyone is looking forward to that...

Big congrats to your son, and to you and your good self. Although our physcial paths have not crossed, I am also proud of him for achieving what he has in real adversity. Quality deserves recogniton.

Sounds reasonable to me.. in fact it is wonderful Sin searly D J Trump

In terms of motor and battery, there is much less to break down. Otherwise they are much the same as ICE cars and yes, more to go wrong that can't be repaired at home

EVs use a different motor and fuel system, with regen braking... that is about the difference between them and ICE cars..

So far two alleged war criminals who are allegedly being protected by Kerry Stokes don't seem to be suffereing too much i nthe way of the application of due process in law enforcement.

Just check the updates don't include security updates as well. You will want them, even if you don't transact through your tablet.

I think you should read Marty's post again. He wasn't threatening anything, just acknowledging you had a bad first experience. Otherwise, I am with Litespeed.. we all have a brain and can use it if we need to.

Steady on, @Asymeo. I understand where you're coming from. But, firstly. @old man emu did not ask you your nationality - he asked your first language - and many countries, as their first language, speak other country's langages - albeit a dialect. Many South American countries speak their dialect of Portugese or Spanish, but ccollectively their first languages are said to be Portugese, or Spanish, not, say Brazilian or Mexican. Secondly, this is not a site that bans people because or otheir origins or any other characteristic that is usually used to discriminate against. The mods, who have a thankless and difficult task (it is voluntary based) are reviewiong all sorts of stuff that is posted here and try and strike a balance between the rights of individual posters (whether they are new or have been around for ages) and the rights and protections of all others on the forum. That is not to say you won't see racially or otherwise discriminatory content on here. There is (IMNSHO), and it is often met with a fierce rebuke. Mods do step in. However, in this case, the mods are trying to determine if you'r a bona fide member or a shit stirrer. My father was an immigrant to Australia after WWII, and lived for around 60 years in Aus. Although his conversational English was fine, his written English was poor, so I have been personally giving you the benefit of the doubt - and I would say while you aren't banned, the deleted thread should probably be reinstated if it hasn't been already. However, you last post does make me wonder. Poorly constructed sentences interspersed with fairly articulate words - I can't think of the last time I heard or read anyone use the word orthography (but, I think you mean orthographic)... With that, to me, it smacks of a remedial LLM AI model or you are using translation software as English isn't your first language - either is OK by me if it helps you participate as a bona fide member, because we want to see all sorts of bona fide contributions from all walks of life, even if they are Chinese, Russian (well some may not), or Mynamar and even if they don't concur with everyone on here (if that were the case, I would have been booted out long ago). For me, at the moment, as the subject matter doesn't seem to have been manipulative, but more thought provoking (I am an eternal optimist), I am happy withg your membership. But please bear with our scepticism and criticism if we can't understand or misinterrpret either the content or intent of your posts.

Time for a bit more corruption (or lobbying).. wonder why MSM won't report it

Either that or a minty smelling arse

If you look at the first femail boxer in this article, I would suggest a similar physique: https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/list-of-the-greatest-womens-boxers-of-all-time-do-you-agree-with-this-top-5-ranking/12mvcj2e6htrb1pkn15zh3cs3c And remember when the Chinese women's swimmers first came to prominence in the Olympics quite some time ago - not too many blokes would have thought of taking them on in a boxing ring. But, I think this is a real vexing issue and I can see both sides of the argument having merit. The levels of testosterone presently in the body do not seem to negate the effects of it being previously in the body during development stages. An Aussie femal boxer has slammed the press and "ignorant" about they way they have treated Khelif... She thinks there's nothing in it. I would suggest that listening to someone in the sport that has boxed against Khelif and not involved in the bout in question is probably not a bad thing. But she is neither an expert, nor is there mass agreement by others in the sport as far as I can tell. To me, there is a simple solution - create a trans competition. Sure the numbers are low at the moment, but I wonder if a trans competition may bring more trans into competitive sport? Yes, some trans may object on the basis it discriminates against them as women (as they see themselves as women). But life isn't black and white and we have to accept compromises in all sorts of things. Also, it will provide pause to the issues to allow time for the issues to be dealt with, possibly as a stepping stone to being able to compete in femail comps, or realise that it is not inherently fair on the numbers.