Machine Intelligence

The Ghost in the Machine

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Uncovering the Monsanto ‘Ghostwriting’ Scandal and the Retraction of a Scientific Landmark I generated an audio overview, using AI tools, from my research. You might like to listen to that if you like audio like a podcast, want to listen while you drive to work or want a quicker way to inform yourself of this … Read more

Thinking Fast

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In this Google DeepMind podcast episode featuring Professor Anna Fry interviewing Dr Shane Legg, a co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at DeepMind the conversation focuses extensively on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), defining it across different levels, from “minimal AGI” (human-level cognitive capability) to “full AGI” and eventually Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). Legg provides a consistent prediction of a 50/50 … Read more

The AI Reckoning

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Understanding the risk posed by AGI is like standing at the foot of an accelerating train track; you can debate the exact speed or the final destination, but the wisdom lies in recognizing the immediate need to step off the tracks before the exponential approach leaves you with no remaining options. We must achieve clarity … Read more

Off-Grid Radio – Beyond the Hype: 5 Surprising Truths About Low Cost Radio

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There’s a growing fascination with off-grid communication. Whether for backcountry adventures, emergency preparedness, or simply reclaiming a piece of digital sovereignty, people are exploring ways to stay connected without relying on traditional infrastructure. This journey often leads to the world of DIY radio projects and decentralized mesh networks, promising long-range messaging powered by little more … Read more

From High School Grad to AI Expert: How I Train State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Practitioners

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For many years, I have had the privilege of training aspiring Machine Learning and Deep Learning students, helping them transition from coders to effective AI practitioners. To date, I have trained more than 600 AI practitioners, with student backgrounds ranging impressively from medical doctors to high school graduates.How do we achieve such success with such … Read more

on DigiPi

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While being highly focused on developing the Kenyan LoRa network I’m looking at all modes of establishing communications in a disaster situation. Here is one of them that I’m looking at setting up. It is an amateur radio data transceiver hotspot, capable of handling all digital amateur radio communication modes, including email, SMS, and various … Read more