curiousPJ

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[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Here's the issue I have with your position... AI is such a generic term it's difficult to have a fulfilling conversation using it but in my field a form of AI like machine learning is going to eliminate an entire sector of manufacturing... Boutique precision machined components have been thought as an impenetrable wall against AI but it's basically the same lackluster defense used not long ago about Generative images couldn't produce hands properly... It's not a matter of if but when.

Imo, the catastrophe happens when a successful AI scales. Or perhaps rather how suddenly a successful AI model will bury the existing system into irrelevancy. Boeing and most aerospace manufacturers have a machinist union but none of that will protect against a future where people are no longer necessary.

I don't think it's wrong to have AI eliminate jobs but it shouldn't come without warning. I think it's rather forward looking to be monitoring ongoing AI projects and establish contingencies for folks who will become displaced by it's rapid spread.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 41 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Maybe for the generic cat/dog image sharing boards but niche topics like machining are still thriving.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I wonder if that shares the same physics as silvent's compressed air guns.

Silvent’s air nozzles reduce the sound level when blowing with compressed air compared to blowing through open pipes. This is due in part to the reduction in noisy turbulence from using Silvent’s air nozzles, and also because of the nozzles’ special design. Silvent’s air nozzles pass the compressed air through small holes and slots, which raises the sound to frequencies beyond what the human ear can perceive. This allows us to make blowing with compressed air both quiet and efficient.

Could use an even quieter compressed air gun

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16826100006

Neural Impulse Actuator or brain-computer interface.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Just because you never heard of it doesn't mean it hasn't existed...

released in 2008

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16826100006

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 25 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

You don't even need to be inserting probes to be able to do that...

OCZ had this 'toy' out in 2008.

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16826100006

one of the reviews...

Ultra-sensitive, excellent response time. Partial hands free gaming. Cool looking blue LED glow from interface box. This is the future of computer user interface. While designed primarily for FPS games, works exceptionally well with MMOs. Makes Crysis WARHEAD and FarCry 2 a joy to play. As a disabled person, this unit has allowed me to game with all the "normal" folks on the same level.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

OCZ back in the day (2008) had a brainwave game controller... didn't need surgery for that.

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16826100006

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

A couple old metrology equipment dated back from the 80s I still use calls them 'mil'. It's got dual dials for mil/mm. Gets me confused sometimes because the gauge can go down to couple millionths of an inch/couple 10s of nanometers.

LVDT for those curious.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

From memory ..

Select tool and draw circle.

Select option menu then click 'to path'

Unselect all

Somewhere nearby there is a fill stroke to path or something.

Yeah...I'm considering going over to paint.net or something else.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 38 points 6 months ago

If Red Bull can be successfully sued for false advertising from their slogan "It gives you wings", I think it stands that Tesla should too.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 26 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Is it surprising that a publicly traded company is going to drive down quality to meet (or in spirit areospace's case - attempt to make) profits?

The union also has clashed with Spirit over whether machinists should ever be responsible for checking their own work. Workers say having separate inspectors sign off on individual work is critical for quality control; Spirit and Boeing executives say that technological advances have reduced the need for separate inspectors in some cases.

Bad bad idea. Do not let machinists sign off on a inspection report. The incentive to hide mistakes is far too great.

[–] curiousPJ@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Wtf happened to Martha Stewart? That is her in the middle?

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