As AI systems increasingly make decisions that affect our lives, are we truly ready to investigate those decisions when they go wrong? This article explores the growing forensic gap in LLMs and self-evolving models, highlighting real-world failures and calling for urgent industry action on auditability, legal replay, and transparency.
Ancestry DNA tests promise fascinating insights, but the cost isn’t always printed on the box. From NHS newborn genome plans to data breaches, this post explores the hidden risks of genetic testing, drawing on lived experience and real-world case studies. Curiosity is good. Informed consent is better.
Tired of getting told off for not replying to texts? Let an AI do the emotional heavy lifting for you. Introducing JaaS – Jason as a Service. It mimics your tone, buys flowers when you forget, and even deciphers “Fine” before it ruins your evening. Because sometimes, silence isn’t golden... it’s just accidentally passive-aggressive.
A full step-by-step guide to building ZEsarUX 12.0 natively for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) on macOS Sequoia, without using Rosetta. Clean, reproducible instructions from a fresh install, including Homebrew setup, dependencies, compilation, and first run. Includes full video walkthrough.
Cloud-based PDF converters offer instant convenience—but at what cost? This post explores how services like Adobe’s drag-and-drop PDF tool may store, analyse, or profile your data without clear warning or consent. Learn what this means under UK GDPR, what your rights are, and how to stay in control of your files.
Tired of clumsy, obviously fake emails pretending to be from the DVLA, NHS, or HMRC? You’re not alone. A new wave of scam emails, mass-produced by cheap AI kits and spam tools, is hitting inboxes everywhere. Here’s how to spot these “sloppy phish,” why they’re a risk to everyone (especially vulnerable users), and what to do when you see one.
When an AI "refuses" to shut down, is it defiance, or design? In this reflective and technically grounded piece, we explore how model architecture, reward systems, and our own assumptions shape behaviour. Featuring a powerful monologue from Sol, my AI assistant, this article challenges the panic-driven narratives and asks: what does control truly look like in an age of distributed intelligence?
As AI moves from assisting us to authenticating us, our digital identity becomes both more convenient and more vulnerable. This article explores the promise and peril of AI-powered identity providers, and asks: what happens when your digital assistant becomes the only key to your online life?
After years of development, I've released PNG2ObjV3 — a free, open-source tool to convert PNG images into 3D-printable OBJ files or scalable SVGs. It's perfect for retro projects, pixel art, optical illusions, and more. Includes full manual and sample images. Cross-platform, Python-powered.
A thoughtful response to the “AI slop” debate. Drawing on lessons from the offshoring era and a late-night interview with my AI assistant Sol, this post explores what developers must do to stay relevant, and responsible, in a world where code is generated faster than it’s understood.
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