Posts tagged with: AI
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Quantum ComputingSupremely What? Forget the Race - The Rules Just Changed
Kaj Siebert •If you follow quantum computing, you’ve likely seen the headlines from the latest breakthrough: a 12-qubit quantum computer performed a task that would require any classical computer at least 62 bits of memory. On the surface, this sounds like anoth… -
AIUpside Down: Is the UK's Tech Future Being Sold Off?
Kaj Siebert •On the surface, the recent wave of US tech investment in the UK, headlined by a £31 billion "Tech Prosperity Deal," looks like a resounding vote of confidence. Announcements from giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google promise to build the very fo… -
AICarrying Your Own MIMIR – Knowledge That Meets You Where You Are
Kaj Siebert •At the intersection of myth and modern technology lies MIMIR, a whimsical project I've been developing, inspired by the Norse figure renowned for his boundless wisdom. In legend, Odin carried Mímir’s severed head to receive secret counsel; in our ag… -
AIAI as a Virtual Colleague: Embracing Neurodiversity and Navigating the Risks of 'Shadow Intelligence'
Kaj Siebert •In the last couple of years I've found myself changing how I use AI from what started as a somewhat novelty replacement for Google, to now treating it as a virtual colleague. Instead of simply using it to answer questions and look up (make up?) fact… -
AIAI and Creativity: Inspiration, Reuse, and the Value of a Copy
Kaj Siebert •Inspiration rarely arrives in a vacuum. Whether it's a young musician riffing on a jazz standard, a painter reinterpreting a classical motif, or a coder learning from open-source projects, creativity often begins with reuse. The act of drawing fro… -
AILabour Reimagined: From Hand to Automation
Kaj Siebert •In recent years, AI has become a familiar tool in many workplaces, helping with tasks from drafting emails to writing code. This rapid progress raises an intriguing question for many of us: "Could AI eventually become better at our jobs than we are… -
HumourCreating a Cat-Scaring Robot with Raspberry Pico and CircuitPython
Kaj Siebert •If you're a cat owner, you may have faced the challenge of keeping your furry friends away from certain areas of your home. Whether it's the kitchen countertop, the delicate plants in your garden, or the laundry room, cats have a knack for getting i…