AI Inside The Em Dash Stench
Jul 30, 2025
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into Meta's latest shakeup in AI leadership and the ongoing battle for top tech talent, as Apple loses researchers to Meta. They also explore the surprising surge in revenue from Ray-Ban smart glasses and Microsoft's bold new AI Copilot Mode for Edge. Ethical concerns flaring over AI in journalism are examined, alongside the quirks of software setups and the challenges of navigating CAPTCHA. With humor and insight, they dissect how AI is reshaping communication and creative media.
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AI Shapes Human Language
- Large language models influence human speech, increasing words like "delve" and "underscore".
- Journalism shaped AI language, which in turn shapes everyday speech patterns.
Em Dash Writing Anecdote
- Jeff Jarvis reminisces using MDashes at People Magazine to compactly include information.
- He embraces the em dash despite some criticism as part of his writing style.
The Complexity of AI Licensing
- AI copyright licensing is complex; paid acquisition often bypasses original authors.
- The legality and ethics of data acquisition methods, like buying used books, remain unclear.