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Comment on What moderate countries are left to emigrate to? in ~travel
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Comment on Generative models for source code: Fine-tuning techniques for structured pattern learning in ~tech
Lobachevsky LinkSo essentially the language models that they trained performed exceptionally well at finding routes from A to B (97% accuracy of finding the shortest path), but when supplied with 2 different sets...So essentially the language models that they trained performed exceptionally well at finding routes from A to B (97% accuracy of finding the shortest path), but when supplied with 2 different sets of directions leading to the same exact place, the models mostly failed to proceed in the same way after that point. The implication being that this indicates the model not "understanding" that it's the same exact place.
Well I wonder if it isn't a consequence of training? If anything this just tells me that claims of "AI bad" or "AI good" will depend entirely on the way it's used and trained. And I think it's rather impressive that a "fancy autocorrect" is able to get 97% accuracy on giving directions despite having no explicit senses of space or navigation.
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Comment on Meta’s developing a new AI system to detect teens lying about their age in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentYes.Regulators in Australia, Denmark, the U.S., and the U.K., among others, are exploring potential age restrictions, which, if enacted, would also eat into the user counts of Meta’s apps.
Yes.
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Comment on Character.AI faces US lawsuit after teen's suicide in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentWhat makes it different? Any mental condition is "who you are", because who you are is determined seemingly by the brain.Which, again, isn't a disease. Or a problem to be fixed. Autism is the same as being gay, bi, being black or white or latin, being young or old. Autism is who you are. It is incredibly offensive to be told who you are is wrong, and you need to cut it out.
What makes it different? Any mental condition is "who you are", because who you are is determined seemingly by the brain.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentYou didn't have to go through her phone to do so. You mentioned before that you do check the phone on a somewhat regular basis or intend to. So not sure what the way that actual situation played...We weren't specifically checking for nudes. We were responding to the school asking us for screenshots of some group chats which were linked to allegations of cyber-bullying, and in the process discovered that she'd been posing naked for pictures.
- You didn't have to go through her phone to do so.
- You mentioned before that you do check the phone on a somewhat regular basis or intend to.
So not sure what the way that actual situation played out has anything to do with anything. It's not the point.
It's just a breach of privacy from my point of view. I wouldn't read my kid's diary type of thing, even though the kid may be confessing to doing something "inappropriate" on those pages.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentYou've also taught her that she'll be punished for certain things. I thought that was clear.You've also taught her that she'll be punished for certain things. I thought that was clear.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentIndeed, the kid should feel comfortable telling you that someone creepy is talking with them. How will they do that if you're gonna punish them for doing "something inappropriate"?Indeed, the kid should feel comfortable telling you that someone creepy is talking with them. How will they do that if you're gonna punish them for doing "something inappropriate"?
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentIdeally the kid needs to come to their own conclusion that these things are not good for them. Otherwise they won't follow whatever order you're trying to get them to follow. I feel like if they...Ideally the kid needs to come to their own conclusion that these things are not good for them. Otherwise they won't follow whatever order you're trying to get them to follow. I feel like if they choose a particular road despite being educated then it's their mistakes to make. That's not to say you're doing anything wrong necessarily, and perhaps for your child it's the best approach. Parenting is difficult and sometimes there isn't anything you can do.
I do feel like checking your daughter's phone for nudes is a bit much though.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentIndeed, and it's not the natural halo effect, allegedly they intentionally tweaked the algorithm to artificially boost people the company deemed attractive.Indeed, and it's not the natural halo effect, allegedly they intentionally tweaked the algorithm to artificially boost people the company deemed attractive.
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Comment on Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' people in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentSounds like an absolute nightmare for a growing teenager's social life and privacy and I say this as someone who hates social media with passion and doesn't use any that show faces or personal...Sounds like an absolute nightmare for a growing teenager's social life and privacy and I say this as someone who hates social media with passion and doesn't use any that show faces or personal details. A good way to breed resentment and avoidance strategies too.
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Comment on AI artist says he’s losing money from people stealing his work in ~arts
Lobachevsky Link ParentGood to know. Of course those are completely accepted by society so there's not much to talk about here. Agree to disagree.Good to know. Of course those are completely accepted by society so there's not much to talk about here. Agree to disagree.
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Comment on AI artist says he’s losing money from people stealing his work in ~arts
Lobachevsky Link ParentI hope you're consistent then and are against Photoshop's generative fill and iphone selfies also.I hope you're consistent then and are against Photoshop's generative fill and iphone selfies also.
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Comment on AI artist says he’s losing money from people stealing his work in ~arts
Lobachevsky Link ParentIs typing on a keyboard not physical or can't be done with intention? Not to mention that attribution has nothing to do with who did the physical work, as already has been discussed in this...Is typing on a keyboard not physical or can't be done with intention?
Not to mention that attribution has nothing to do with who did the physical work, as already has been discussed in this thread. Sol LeWitt is being credited for his art executed by others even after his death. The art world has settled this way before the AI hate train. -
Comment on Thoughts on the friendzone in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentDisagreed. I personally know women who self admittedly keep a bunch of men on a short leash to get favors from them. While it's true that these men could leave, victims of manipulation and abuse...Disagreed. I personally know women who self admittedly keep a bunch of men on a short leash to get favors from them. While it's true that these men could leave, victims of manipulation and abuse don't always do. It's one of those things where if the genders were swapped people would be outraged, but since it's men who are affected, it's their personal responsibility.
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Comment on The "AI girlfriend" website Muah.AI suffered a data breach in ~tech
Lobachevsky Link ParentWasn't the CSAM label specifically differentiated from CP so that it describes actual abuse materials? Sounds like you're just using the term to refer to CP here. I can't really wrap my head...Wasn't the CSAM label specifically differentiated from CP so that it describes actual abuse materials? Sounds like you're just using the term to refer to CP here. I can't really wrap my head around AI generated stuff being abuse materials I guess.
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Comment on Fed up, singles are DIYing their own dating apps in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentI didn't say to appeal to as many users as possible, I said the exact opposite: My point is that authentic reality isn't very appealing for almost everyone. Dating profiles and social media offer...I didn't say to appeal to as many users as possible, I said the exact opposite:
the best possible strategy is crafting a coherent persona that your preferred matches will like.
My point is that authentic reality isn't very appealing for almost everyone. Dating profiles and social media offer a sanitized, curated version of it. Well posed, well lit, taken at the right angles, wearing outfits you probably don't wear every day, with hair and makeup and whatnot done, doing something you probably don't do every day.
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Comment on Fed up, singles are DIYing their own dating apps in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentYou're giving matches to good profiles that look authentic. Sure.You're giving matches to good profiles that look authentic. Sure.
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Comment on Fed up, singles are DIYing their own dating apps in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentI mean you're just wrong. Authentic profiles don't get any matches unless you are naturally good looking, carefully crafted in the best possible light profiles do. First impression is all that...I mean you're just wrong. Authentic profiles don't get any matches unless you are naturally good looking, carefully crafted in the best possible light profiles do. First impression is all that matters because, once again, you're only grabbing her attention for a few seconds at most before the first filter. It's just not possible to accurately represent a person in a short bio and a few pictures so the best possible strategy is crafting a coherent persona that your preferred matches will like.
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Comment on Fed up, singles are DIYing their own dating apps in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentNot sure why you would take this personally, but I'll try to explain. If it takes you a few days to swipe through everyone, you're somewhere remote, using an unpopular app or swipe for hours...Not sure why you would take this personally, but I'll try to explain.
- If it takes you a few days to swipe through everyone, you're somewhere remote, using an unpopular app or swipe for hours non-stop with paid subscription. There's no way that would happen otherwise in a city with even a million people. OR possibly you spend an unbelievably small amount of time on each, in which case my point about 1-3 seconds of attention stands.
- Since there are so many people on the app and since it's very unlikely you're going to meet each individual one, it doesn't make any sense to spend copious amounts of effort to check all of these boxes you're listing. It only makes sense to do so if you want to meet many people and/or you're already naturally attractive and got photos of it. Basically this is also where the whole "swipe right on everyone and shoot a quick dirty message" strategy comes from, because if you invest heavily into every single match you're just going to go crazy from frequent rejections and time wasted.
- Trying to appeal to someone who has a ton of requirements means they probably are going to be the same in life as well. Personally I always looked for someone down to earth and fun so what you describe isn't really a winning strategy. More broadly, it's better to be likable to the type of person you want to actually date, be it punks, nerds, CEOs or whoever else.
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Comment on Fed up, singles are DIYing their own dating apps in ~life
Lobachevsky Link ParentWell it'd be interesting to see if you ever do, whether it matches my experience or not.Well it'd be interesting to see if you ever do, whether it matches my experience or not.
The job market is bad. You might be able to get a tech job if you're a skilled senior, but then you'll earn way less than basically in any other western country because of progressive taxation. Everyone else will have a really hard time getting a job. By the way, the rich avoid this taxation because there's no inheritance or gift tax, and capital gains tax is flat. Sweden has low income inequality but very high wealth inequality - basically the only way to get rich is to be born rich or marry into a rich family. This also means that middle class subsidizes everyone else.
Healthcare is bad if you're from anywhere where it was decent. Queues are long, emergency rooms are 6 hours wait unless you're literally about to die. Yes the costs are capped (not free), but you'll have to really convince your doctor to do anything other than "take paracetamol and rest" by claiming your symptoms are worse than they are (it seems that doctors know this so if you tell the truth they assume it's actually even less bad). I've had friends vomiting blood who had to get a ride from someone because the ambulance wouldn't come. No free eyesight checks, dental is free until 24 years old then extremely expensive for anything whatsoever and the government subsidy is small.
Social life is extremely bad, you will have a very difficult time of befriending locals. It's also racist, I've heard from several people that changing their surname to the Swedish one after getting married radically changed the number of responses to their job resume.
Night life is horrible outside of some illegal student parties or raves. Alcohol is crazy expensive, clubs are all pretty bad and elitist.
Getting an apartment is difficult because of rent controls. You need to be in the queue for decades to get anything "good", otherwise you're renting "second hand" which means usually no more than a year contract after which you most likely have to move out and search for a new one again. This is specific to Stockholm but I'm guessing that's the most popular destination anyway.
Most of the year there's little sunlight, especially outside of office hours.
The country is English speaking, but not really. You must know Swedish if you want any chance at having a social life apart from other expats.
Basically I would only recommend Sweden if you're starting a family (childcare is well subsidized), or want to retire in the 8 months of darkness for whatever reason, or if you're already fluent in Swedish. Maybe if you already have kids, though it may be difficult for them to adapt. Or maybe your other options are worse (this was the case for me). Feel free to ask anything else about expat experience in Sweden.