Looks like we're around 1000 lying monkeys

IEEE Spectrum: Will the "AI Scientist" Bring Anything to Science?

A tool to take over the scientific process continues a controversial trend

(note: the AI *ONLY* completely makes up numbers 10 percent of the time which the authors thing is "probably" unacceptable.)
https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-for-science-2

#ai #monkeys #llms

@sam This was AFTER I finally replaced the tire when the tube starting to poke out from aged rubber... so glad the tire did not blow out when I was going downhill. LOL. I am learning a lot here on the Fediverse. Also, helmet was way too old too.

@sam I mean, I didn't scrub and wash the chain until a month ago when someone here suggested the layers of grime on it were NOT recommended (may have hosed it off at some point)... so... 🤪

@sam Well, lots of riding in years 1-3, and year 37, so I am thinking I will be okay. Measuring the chain, it is not stretched beyond what you would be worried about.

Hoping I have time today to melt paraffin + beeswax and dip a chain to try out chain waxing. I need to replace the chain anyway (37 years old, LOL) so figured we'd give waxing a try. #BikeTooter

Great instructions and videos on how to repair lots of different kind of clothing here: https://www.patagonia.com/repairs/

They do not, in fact, appreciate it if you refer them as "Pattagucci" (sorry!). It's what happens around here since this neighborhood's demographic buys them as status symbols (and against the company's philosophy, changes out their gear every year to have the latest and greatest).

#Random

Acquired by first purchased Patagonia pants, LOL. (Goodwill bargain. $15.00 including shipping). I feel so bougie 🤪

Did have to fix two minor wear spots on the hems (just hand sewed them shut).

(I already have a jacket and a shirt from them, sent to me by Corporate, after a snide comment about one of their ads back on what was Twitter . Very nice, for sure.)

Ah look, how endearing, vehicular homicide themed Halloween decorations for your car ️#BikeTooter #pedestrians #WarOnCars

@ascentale @pete #BikeNite A3. I cleaned the drivetrains on my bicycles (for the first time... since I got the bicycles I own... over 30 years ago ) and it was VERY, VERY satisfying. I plan on doing that a lot more frequently, now that someone here at #BikeNite told me it's something I should be doing a lot.

Traded in the old fossil fuel gobbling, emissions spewing Stihl chainsaw for a brand spanking new electric Stihl. Just needs bar oil and a charged battery! Almost free, big rebate/voucher available in Ventura County, California. $300 for residential, $700 for commercial companies. #yardcare #chainsaw #VenturaCounty

@chris This is public info...

The Phantom Tollbooth and a book about dinosaurs disappeared from the Not-Trademarked-Little-Box-With-Books-On-The-Curb! Apparently elementary school kids or their parents must have found the box! #books

@epu @genex @ascentale @meganL Learning how to weld is on my list of skills I need to learn.

@epu @genex @ascentale @meganL Hmm, that's an idea, learn how to braze my own rack mountpoints on vintage steel frames!

@genex @ascentale @meganL Not that I plan on buying anything made in the last decade anytime soon, but I see a lot of touring bikes from Surly, and curious if they are built better because they are touring bikes, or not.

(one can argue I don't need another bike, period, as mine suit me fine, but it is fun to fix them up...).

#Random

"How do we make the Fediverse a revenue center/business" is not a great way for nonprofits to view their decision to support efforts here or not. And tells you a lot about that "nonprofit".

Duly filed my complaint with the USGS over their use of only proprietary social media for outreach (and not their own website, RSS, or Mastodon), and here's the reply. (Update: So, it looks like the list of "accepted" services for posting on is here https://www.doi.gov/employees/dmguide/social-media-services h/t @mrfrobozz -- so really the question is "how do you get the Fediverse on that list" )

@ingalls Really? So we can make up storm names just for fun?

Malwarebytes: AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/10/ai-girlfriend-site-breached-user-fantasies-stolen #ai #girlfriend #cybersecurity