DL 393

A Secret Third Thing

Welcome to Digitally Literate, issue #393. Your go-to source for insightful content on education, technology, and the digital landscape.

🔖 Key Takeaways

• Generative AI at Home: Running AI/ML models locally empowers users and challenges centralized control of generative AI.
• Autonomous Technologies: The rise of autonomous systems highlights both technical challenges and philosophical questions.
• Critical Literacy: Navigating a shifting digital landscape requires robust critical internet literacy skills.

📚 Recent Posts

• The Case for Running AI/ML Models Locally - Exploring the benefits of running generative AI models locally.
• The Art of Serial Focusing: Mastering One Thing at a Time - Advocating for focus over multitasking in a distracted world.

🍏 Missing the Mark?

Apple faced backlash for an ad showcasing the iPad Pro crushing creative tools, prompting an apology from their marketing team. This misstep highlights the complex relationship between technology and creativity. Learn more.

Apple’s ad history offers a lens into how the brand has evolved alongside societal attitudes toward technology. Explore further.

🐢 Move Slow and Be Things That Break

Autonomous racing made headlines with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s first race, showcasing AI-driven cars navigating challenges like spinning out and hitting walls. This event signals the early days of autonomous technology in competitive spaces. Read more.

From a philosophical lens, Kantian autonomy emphasizes moral duty over individual desires, offering a unique perspective on how we define "autonomous" in technological contexts. Dive deeper.

Where Are We Headed?

The Internet's evolution continues to reshape knowledge and truth, underscoring the need for critical internet literacy. Colin Harrison explores these challenges and their implications for education.

Generative AI is transforming online research tasks, but the quality of tools like Google Search has declined due to internal conflicts and a focus on profit over user experience. Discover the story.

⁉️ A Moral Imperative

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.
— Immanuel Kant

As we navigate technological advancements, Kant's wisdom reminds us of the balance between knowledge and moral responsibility.

Reflect and Engage

• How does running AI models locally empower users? Reflect in Generative AI and Digital Literacy.
• What does autonomy mean in both technical and philosophical contexts? Explore in Philosophical Perspectives on AI.
• How can educators foster critical internet literacy to navigate digital challenges? Share your thoughts in Critical Internet Literacy.

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