Rincewindnz

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Microsoft sets 16GB default for RAM for AI PCs – machines will also need 40 TOPS of AI compute: Report in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I get visions of HAL or that Simpsons Halloween special with the sentient house.

What are the practical benefits of the fediverse? in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Totally, kinda hope the majority of American voters agree this year.

What are the practical benefits of the fediverse? in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I've also noticed that for some communities, such as the conservative community, the posts get downvoted heaps because they are as accessible as any community. On Reddit I just wouldn't have seen their posts. This potentially makes it unwelcome for people of particular ideologies. (Possibly a self governing trait of the wider community)

Anyone else notice the fediverse is quite close knit? in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Is there somewhere online where you can have an "open discussion"? I've been struck a few times by how some ideas (even presented in a balanced way) just get downvoted hard.

There’s a 5% chance of AI causing humans to go extinct, say scientists in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

What's the percent chance that AI causes advancements and prosperity?

Why are so many people downloading the movie Paul all of a sudden? in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] Rincewindnz@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

My problem was I watched it expecting Cornetto trilogy and got stoner comedy so didn't enjoy it as much. Going in expecting stoner comedy (when in the mood for it) a few years later increases the enjoyment factor.