debunkery
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Don’t Be Fooled By The ‘Forced A Bot’ Meme
By now, you’ve probably seen the satirical posts where someone claims to have “forced a bot” to watch thousands of hours of video and then write their own script. The posts are funny, but if you haven’t realised, they’re jokes that don’t quite encapsulate how artificial intelligence works.
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British Water Companies Are Searching For Leaks With Divining Rods And I’m So Angry I Could Cry
Imagine if someone came to your house to fix your pipes, then stumbled around your yard blindly with a pair of sticks. Now imagine if you called the company they worked for and their rep said, “Yep, sometimes that’s how we look for pipes.”
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Experts Cast Doubt On Viking Textile With ‘Allah’ Inscription
Researchers from Sweden made headlines last week after claiming to have found the Arabic characters for “Allah” and “Ali” woven into Viking burial costumes. The discovery suggested a more intimate cultural relationship between the Vikings and the Arab world, but some experts are now questioning key assertions made by the Swedish researchers.
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There’s No Easy Way To ‘Jumpstart Your Metabolism’
Every day you’ll see another post about jumpstarting your metabolism. Maybe it will tell you to eat or avoid certain foods, or maybe just to try a new exercise routine.