Author & writer // Exploring AI Ethics // Aiming to help bridge the gap between humanity & AI // Joining efforts to end child labor in cobalt mines of the DRC
Would you feel comfortable reaching out to a stranger if invited to?
This morning I felt like giving up on leaving my book in random places.
Despite including a personal note inside the cover, inviting the recipient to write me a little note, no one has reached out.
Has
@Theholisticpsyc
Indeed! It’s a great feeling of encouraging a partner to do something to benefit their health but if they don’t, after a while it becomes parenting and it turns me off.
For you and I, I have been diving in dumpsters to Save Wisdom for decades.
Even when I explained in detail few grasped and most laughed.
I was saving wisdom in the undeniable physical form. Most has never been digitized.
These dumpsters still haunt me.
Book coming out in less than two weeks!
I owe part of it to this little loving creature.
Call a loved one today and let them know how much they mean to you.
Let AI inform you, but always let your intuition have the final say.
No relinquishing it!
"Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect”. - Steve Jobs
How do we ensure that the evolution of brain-computer interfaces nurtures rather than disrupts the 'brainforest' within us?
p.s. I highly recommend "The Battle for your Brain" by
@NitaFarahany
Join us for our final Space of the year! Let’s share and discuss our 2023 journeys - the hits & the misses. As we prepare to welcome 2024, we’re eager to hear about your hopes and goals for the new year. 🚀
We’ll also begin delving into an intriguing question: ’What can’t AI
AI-free, deep thought to ponder during your coffee break 😉☕️🧠
"We are ever free, always were, and will always be. The only one that keeps us bound and trapped is again 'We', our desires that never seem to end. Interestingly, fulfilled ones give us less happiness vis-a-vis the
My first long-ish post!
Reflecting on my journey with AI Spaces, I find myself at a junction, balancing the enriching task of hosting with my deepening commitment to other projects beyond work (ethical AI, and addressing the critical issue of child labor in the DRC's cobalt
What's in store?! GPT store included ;)
Come join us to talk about your projects and open the door to great ideas! 🌠 Tomorrow at 12:00 ET
With my shining co-host
@TheErickAmezcua
Meet the country portal.
Where people on the street in two countries can meet each other and talk with a real time translator.
It is a spectacular idea.
We are all part of a global experiment.
𝕏 - pollination.
Boundaries between fields are no longer rigid. Make your knowledge and ideas fluid, flowing across our respective domains, generating new and exciting possibilities.
It's all up to us to engage, share, challenge and
Saturday Thought Experiment 🤨💡
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Carl Sagan OR
"Everything is already known, yet only awaits to be discovered."
Are we uncovering realities that have always existed, or are we venturing into an uncharted cosmos of
Amidst the stillness of winter, where nature pauses and reflects, may we too find a moment this Christmas Day to fully embrace all of the blessings we've been given.
Much love to all and a happy day with your loved ones 🫶🎄💫❤️
Denis' noble mission is a powerful reminder that every child deserves the right to play, learn, and thrive. It emboldens us to redouble our efforts in creating supportive environments where every young mind can flourish. 🌎🩶
It truly resonates with our commitment to end child
The Right To Play
When I retired from Olympic coaching, I made it my mission to facilitate access to sport and empowers children around the world to rise above these challenges and find their way back to hope.
This is where children belong.
@GoldmanSEric
@TRHLofficial
It’s such a minefield already. My understanding is that if governments and central banks issue their own digital currencies, it’s essentially the same as the control they currently exercise over us via fiat money. It will also give them a first hand on every single transaction we
What can go wrong?
A lot of things.
But a lot of things can go right too!
There’s one thing that AI will never beat us at: human connection.
Yesterday marked my debut hosting a 𝕏 Space and I realized just how much people are supportive of one another. Mistakes don’t really
We all connect beyond language and today, I want to highlight a touching post from our dear friend LeeLoo
@Loo_Atreides
. Love to all & prayers for those who are alone and those who suffer. Amour, paix, joie et santé à tous. Joyeux Noël 🫶 Merci, LeeLoo ❤️
❤️🎄✨💋
Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous un merveilleux Noël.
Pensées à celles et ceux qui sont malades, seuls ou dans la peine💋✨🎄❤️.
J'aurai l'occasion d'y revenir mais grand merci à toutes et tous pour votre présence au quotidien.
Je vous embrasse,
LeeLoo💋✨🎄❤️
Come join us on Thursday at 12:00 ET 👐👐
For a chat about how AI will affect human relationships 🫶
Set your reminder!
@SumanPersonalAI
will be with us for a little while to talk about
@PersonalAI_
in the context of our discussion // & possibly a surprise guest too 🤞
Looking
With my two furry loves in NYC.
The real and the surreal (I had to!) 😅
I asked ChatGPT to reproduce the real pic with an AI-inspired aesthetic. It clearly missed the greys 👩🏻🦳🤭
Jai's Spaces Summaries are masterpieces. Saving this wonderful community's wisdom and giving us a clear roadmap to apply our insights in practical ways. Thank you for your dedication and skill. You're making a significant impact, and it's deeply appreciated by all of us.
Ever feel like AI is more of a boss than a tool?
Let's dive into the controversial impacts of AI on our work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
AI and burnout 🤷🏻🤔 Is AI a helper or a hindrance? Come chat with us! Space Summary
12/21/2023
This
Such an impactful visual.
If you haven't read it yet, the book "The Coming Wave" by
@mustafasuleyman
provides a striking backdrop to the X and Y axis below, and well into the future 🧠🚀
The rapid impact of generative AI in a 🧵
1) We are at day 1 of AI, and only experiencing one of its coming waves at the moment. Already its trajectory is profound as compared to previous waves including the internet and smartphones.
Stats via
@coatuemgmt
🧪 I'm excited to share that I'll be learning something new about AI for 100 days as part of the
#100DaysOfAI
challenge! Starting January 1st!
Join me via
@100DaysAI
!
Come and chat with us on Thursday at 12:00 ET
How can we bridge the gap between humanity and AI? 🤝🌏🌳👾
Our first stop: Tower Bridge ;)
Looking forward to seeing you!
Link in the thread below
Nathalie and Erick
@TheErickAmezcua
Join Us for Part 2 of Our Intriguing Space Discussion!
Last week's conversation on "Can robots evolve beyond their code to possess real agency?" was nothing short of a whirlwind of diverse opinions and expanding ideas!
Tomorrow at 12:00ET with my two fab co-hosts
Will it brighten someone’s life this evening?
As I left it behind, on that little metal bench, for the first time, I decided to turn around.
An older lady walked over to pick it up.
Human connections 💫
« To prompt or not to prompt, that is the prompt. » - Hendo
During our lively conversation in yesterday’s 𝕏 Space,
@HendoAi
coined this brilliant phrase.
It’s now been immortalized à la Hendo💫
It's getting boring? 🤨
“Its presence in our daily lives is becoming so pervasive that we often interact with it, without even realizing it.”
And then you watch Ex Machina 😬
How do YOU use AI? 🤔
Share your real-life AI use cases on this episode of Coffee with Olaf ☕️
This Sunday, January 7th at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 M GMT live on X-Spaces.
Coffee & Cookies, as always on the house ☕️ + 🍪
Open panel - Request the mic 🎙️
Please share this post &
Your Personal AI: What will you feed it with? Will it become your Genie?
Come and chat with us tomorrow at 12:00ET!
With my two genial co-hosts
@TheErickAmezcua
and
@giordanorogers
Energize your PI. AI can't replicate it.
Travel, engage, connect, apply.
Our Practical Intel. is like a lightning bolt – vital, illuminating. It's our unique, human spark in a landscape of algorithms. Let's cherish and cultivate this irreplaceable aspect of our humanity.
PI
Nature always seems to have the answer. Reminding us of what’s real.
A drop of clear sap, the smell of pine.
Timeless beauty that predates the era of digital art.
Amidst complex algorithms, nature is urging us to pause and appreciate its wonders.
Thanks to Paulina for sharing this gem 💎!
The Mundaneum story is a fascinating look back at the pre-digital dreamers who envisioned the web's interconnected knowledge. Otlet and La Fontaine were true pioneers! 🇧🇪 🧠
The Precursor to the World Wide Web: celebrating the legacy of the Mundaneum.
(8min read, bookmark)
So, way before we all got hooked on the internet and started Googling everything, these two Belgian dudes, Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, had this wild idea.
They wanted to
Who are we IRL ?
Are we THAT different from online ?
Do we have to show our human side on social media to be legit or cant we just trust one another ?
When do we stop beeing scared ?
Playing hide and seek with my dear friend
@nath_mc_b
💋💋
X L💋
.
Qui sommes-nous IRL ?
Jai
@jairodri
, our equestrian shepherd, skillfully corralling our visionary discussions.
Thank you, Jai, for tethering our AI community's inspiring ideas into actionable takeaways 🙏💫🏇
A huge thank you to everyone for your blooming contributions!
Join us in exploring the heart of AI innovation: AI Bloom Space.
From balanced news AI systems to the future of VR and human connections, discover the session's most inspiring takeaways.
"AI Bloom Space: Raising our Community’s potential" Space Summary January 4 2024
This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the future of technology and human collaboration 💫🌏🤝
A heartfelt thanks for Jai's meticulous summary which offers a compelling window into the fusion of AI and human dynamics, and the lively conversation we had!
Decentralization and AI: More than just trends.
Discover how experts leverage the GPT store to build thriving communities and redefine innovation.
“AI Bloom Space take 3!” Space Summary
Jan 11 2024·1:45:18
Introduction
This fascinating space explored
A fascinating discussion worth pursuing next Thursday!
Thanks to everyone for your contributions and support, and to Jai for yet another gem of a summary 🫶💡
Our "I"... worth nurturing and protecting more than ever 💜
I think, therefore I am." But what happens when the "I" is a robot?
"Can AI Robots Ever Achieve True Agency?" Space Summary, January 25th 2024,
This space hosted an engaging discussion about whether AI robots can ever achieve true agency.
With
What does our interconnectedness mean in a world of connectivity with machines?
It means more than ever. More than ever must we weave the tapestry of human relationships, where our actions shape our collective experience. Where our collective intelligence builds a world where
There is a green oasis of peace and life waiting for you when you take the time to look for it.
This is so beautiful and touching. A powerful message for all.
“Beyond The Screen”
My new AI generated short movie 🤗
Sound ON 🔈
It would be great, if you could support the movie by sharing it, my friend 🫶 Thank you so much 🤗🙏
Workflow:
Images: DALL-E 3
Animation:
@runwayml
Music:
@ashotcomposer
Sound effects:
@pixabay
Editing:
Let’s explore the impact of AI on our work-life balance together 🤩
Wellness > burnouts
Tomorrow 12:00 ET for our 3rd Space edition with my co-host
@TheErickAmezcua
p.s. inspired by a recent thought-provoking Space by
@neda_sefati
"Becoming adults is mastering the art of finding and keeping low entropy in a universe striving towards chaos."
- Jörg Hermsdorf, Bitcoin.
Yet, isn't it ironic we're in a cosmos, meaning 'order'?
Happy Saturday to you all 🫶🌞
Personal choices or Personal AI?
The true guardians of self-determination are those who embark on the profound journey of self-awareness, for only by knowing ourselves can we safeguard the authenticity of our choices and protect the sanctity of our human spirit.
Surprising takeaway?!
"When we reach AGI, the world will freak out for two weeks and then humans will go back to do human things." - Sam Altman, OpenAI
Thanks, Faisal, for the Davos Diaries 👌
Well…!
“A clear conscience is a sure sign of a bad memory.” - Mark Twain
I often remind myself, especially in tricky situations, that I need to go to bed at night with a clear conscience. Am I conveniently forgetting things?!
Happy Saturday to all 😊
Is AI absorbing our humanity?
If the lines are blurring, we’ve got the tool to carve out our boundaries and our future.
Our human agency.
It is our responsibility to preserve and nurture it, and embrace its full potential and grace. As individuals and as a global community.
Have you ever crafted a quote so original and impactful that it deserves copyright protection or one that simply resonates deeply with others?
Please share!
If AI empowers us, what about Co 27?
Destructive or constructive? Your call.
Spend a life-changing 1.46 minute to listen 🙏
Your voice really matters. Thank you for taking action 🙏
p.s. Link to listen below
@Writing_Kathryn
Do you feel truly free to publicly condemn entities responsible for abuse or harmful actions?
Retracted a comment earlier; a stark reminder that free speech, while a fundamental right, comes with responsibilities and potential repercussions. Our words carry weight.
Bilingual AI Space Opening Night 🌟🌎💫
Conducted with mastery and finesse.
Brava, LeeLoo!
@Loo_Atreides
Ce fut un honneur de partager la scène avec toi, Olaf
@Olafsells
, ton public et d'excellents intervenants.
Equity + Empowerment + Ethics > Enclaves of Exploitation
Thank you all for participating to another engaging discussion, and kudos to Jai, for meaningful takeaways 🙏
All of Jai's summaries are worth feeding into a XSpacesGPT! He deserves shoutouts & shots of espresso!👌☕️
Imagine an AI that doesn't just follow orders but brings your dreams to life.
Are we on the brink of turning personal language models into our own digital genies?
“AI Bloom Space Personal LLMs: Our Digital Genies?” Space Summary
Jan 18, 2024 ·2:11:05
What is book-ending your daily life?
When feeling weary, or something is not going as it should, perhaps what’s book-ending it is the issue!
Revisiting mine at the moment.
Who else loves metaphors?
Pondering Einstein's space curvature in general relativity alongside a poignant quote from my current read: "The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice." - MLK
Just as objects move along curved paths influenced by gravity, the
The money is going to
@GSIF_Foundation
"Here it is better not to be born": Cobalt mining for Big Tech is driving child labor and deaths.
@LouiseB_NY
At least 35,000 children in the DRC, some as young as six, mine cobalt that powers our phones and computers. Cobalt Red
Socrates is In Da House!
ChatGPT, an enabler of the "Socratic Method"?
Why not!? Challenging our own thinking and ideas, empowering us with new twists on words, ideas, and knowledge.
A bridge between the "new" and the timeless "old."
Inspired by an illuminating article by
The blessing of Mari's voice and guidance.
A slice of solace to start the day.
It's getting more hectic by the day, and dark.
But darkness can be beautiful thing.
Bookmarking this recording 🙏
@marirognerud
Children's lives are at stake, families suffer, and the cobalt in our phones and EVs links to their plight.
The evidence is crystal clear.
Who, if any of the big techs, will step up instead of denying the undeniable truth? A fraction of their profits could end the horror now.
“We will redouble our efforts to spark a consumer revolt against the trillion-dollar tech companies that profit from killing and maiming child cobalt miners in the DRC.”
@tpcollingsworth
If your LLM offered the option to take extra time before generating an answer, training itself to meditate on its own response and "self-improve", would you use it?
Food for thought after watching a highly instructive video by
@karpathy
@nath_mc_b
« To prompt or not to prompt, that is the prompt. »
The modern paradox.
A reflection on the duality of our desire to prompt AI—guiding its evolution, yet feeding it with each query.
Let's expand the conversation on the ethics of interaction.
We'll go deep on the next Space
🙌
Launching into a new week 🫶☀️
“When you say ‘My Life is my Karma’, you are saying ‘My Life is my Making’. This is the most dynamic way to exist”. - Jagadish Vasudev
Hemingway was in the house.
I stumbled upon his words adorning a Havana bodeguita five years ago on this day.
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”
Cheers to a New Year where every challenge polishes us into brighter, stronger
𝕏 is like a spacecraft, uniting exceptional leaders, visionary individuals and apprentices on a mission to explore and uplift for the greater good.
Grateful for the seat on board 🙏
Who will discover it today?
I placed it beneath the tree featured on the cover, wishing it brings an extra breeze of joy into someone's life.
Let's hope it doesn’t rain or get too dark before a passerby finds it!
In the age of AI and neurotechnologies...
The true guardians of self-determination are those who embark on the profound journey of self-awareness, for only by knowing ourselves can we safeguard the authenticity of our choices and protect the sanctity of our human spirit.
In my