Brupdates #19

Whoop!

'19 is my class year and thus, the number I whoop too. Haha, but, we should also whoop to the 6 month mark of learning Japanese! Whoop whoop :) Also featured, an interesting look into Artificial Intelligence (AI).

On Site

Learning Japanese in 6 Months: Month Six Update!

6 Months in! Crazy. I did not get fluent :( but I've learned a lot about languages, grown a ton in self discipline, and have all of you to thank for it!

New Goal: 9-12 Months!

Off Site

An AI Ethics Researcher Released from Google (8 min)

I love Google and I love languages, but we're still a long way off from having the two merge perfectly. That said, not cool when they fire people because they challenge them #Greed, I encourage you to read this to remember computers are still dumb and can be manipulated for greed.

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A College Kid’s Fake, AI-Generated Blog Fooled Tens of Thousands (4 min)

Additionally, here's a perfect example of AI manipulation and why the above should concern you more.

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5 Projects Using AI to Combat Global Inequality (5 min)

However, it's not all doom and gloom though. People are taking a stand and trying to fight the inequalities often found in AI. Never give up hope for a better future, just be wary when you're told it's here...

Quote of the Week

"Certain people will always be hydrated." - Inspirational Quotes by AI  (click for more lol, they're funny)

Wrap Up

Less than 20 days to Christmas and and less than 30 to a new year, but there's still so much to do and many opportunities for us this year. I hope you have a great week and get what you want done! Till next week,

Thanks for Reading!

-Bradley

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