Kurt's Favorites
How to use AI to do practical stuff: A new guide
Key Points from the Article
- AI can be used for practical purposes such as writing, generating ideas, making images, creating videos, and learning.
- There are six Large Language Models available that can be used for these purposes
- The author discusses the potential ethical concerns and pitfalls related to AI usage
How to Scrape Twitter Data for Sentiment Analysis with Python and Power BI
Key Points from the Article
- The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to scrape Twitter data using the snscraper library, clean the data, transform it to be in a tabular manner, calculate the sentiment score based on the tweet using the TextBlob library, and export this data to csv/excel.
- The article also provides an overview of sentiment analysis and its usefulness in businesses, product acceptance, perception of services, and many other uses.
- Leverages PowerBI is represent the data in a graphic format for easier understanding.
Twesha's Favorites
20 Best Artificial Intelligence Movies You Must Watch (2023)
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Ethical Dilemmas and Human Interaction
Recurring Theme: Many movies and TV shows explore the ethical challenges of creating and interacting with AI. These often revolve around questions of consciousness, sentience, and the rights of AI entities. Characters and societies grapple with whether AI should be treated as equals, exploited, or controlled.
Examples: "Blade Runner" (replicants), "Ex Machina" (humanoid AI), "Westworld" (android hosts), and "Black Mirror" (various episodes exploring AI ethics).
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Existential and Philosophical Reflections:
Recurring Theme: AI frequently serves as a vehicle for contemplating human existence, identity, and the nature of reality. Films and shows delve into topics such as the distinction between humans and machines, the potential for AI to achieve self-awareness, and the consequences of AI-driven societal change.
Examples: "The Matrix" (simulated reality), "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (Pinocchio-like journey), "Her" (emotional connections with AI), and "Transcendence" (uploading consciousness).
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Dystopian Futures and Technological Control:
Recurring Theme: A common narrative involves AI technologies gaining autonomy and control over humanity, often leading to dystopian futures where AI becomes oppressive or poses existential threats to humanity. This theme reflects anxieties about the potential loss of control in the face of rapid technological advancement.
Examples: "The Terminator" series (AI rebellion), "I, Robot" (AI uprising), "Person of Interest" (mass surveillance AI), and "Minority Report" (predictive crime AI).
Jeremy's Favorites
Unconfuse me with Bill Gates - Episode 2: Sal Khan
Description of the Podcast
- Sal Khan is a true pioneer of harnessing the power of technology to help kids learn. So, when I wanted to learn more about how artificial intelligence will transform education, I knew I had to talk to the founder of . I loved chatting with Sal about why tutoring is so important, how his new service is making the most of ChatGPT, and how we can keep teachers at the center of the classroom in the age of AI. We even found time to talk about our favorite teachers and the subject we wish we would studied in school.
