Unauthorized AI experiment on CMV subreddit exposed

April 26, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

A University of Zurich study, running undisclosed for four months, deployed AI-generated comments on the popular ChangeMyView subreddit in an apparent bid to sway opinions. The experiment, conducted without the community’s consent, has ignited controversy among moderators over the ethics of non-consensual psychological manipulation.

simonwillison.net / META: Unauthorized Experiment on CMV Involving AI-generated Comments

reddit.com / Unauthorized experiment on CMV involving AI-generated comments

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DIY DOS writing rig brings retro tech back in style

April 26, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Two narratives recount a quirky project that resurrects DOS-era computing by building a minimalist, “antisocial” writing rig using a $2 USB key. This nostalgic nod to simpler times playfully critiques today’s overly complex systems while celebrating the enduring charm of vintage tech.

popovicu.com / Bare metal printf – C standard library without OS

theregister.com / Build your own antisocial writing rig with DOS and a $2 USB key

theregister.com / Build your own antisocial writing rig with DOS and a $2 USB key

permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 18 hours ago #software #hardware #open-source #dos #technology +