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Everyone’s shouting AI! But let’s be real — AI is just one part of tech, not the whole thing.
Tech companies are slapping the “AI” label on everything, even basic sensors. It’s hype over substance.
Yes, AI can help. But don’t use it just to ride the trend. Use AI only where it actually brings value.
Remember when people said computers would change the world? Same story.
#AI #Technology #Hypeculture #TechTalk #digitaltrends

Enjoyed @joethephish's "Designing Text UX for Effortless Reading" talk.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=x4G8UNiE

Highlights:
* Reveal choices after text to avoid rushing players so they enjoy the text.
* Narrow text boxes help eye scanning. 5-15 words.
* Short text slows down players and larger sections speeds up pace. (Related to rate of reveal)
* Use animation to guide the eyes from where they left off.
* Careful with font choice and margins.
* Anims and focus can help walls of text.

m.youtube.com- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Proton’s the latest tech company to [metaphorically] join the Republican Party. CEO Yen argues a point similar to Andreessen, that Dems support big tech and Republicans (JD Vance) support little tech. Big tech felt betrayed by Dems, and it so did little tech. Yen might be hoping for antitrust action. Vance spoke well of Line Khan’s FTC, but she’s gone with along Yen’s chances for antitrust action. Every apolitical tech company is political now.
#trump #politics #TechTalk
theintercept.com/2025/01/28/pr

The Intercept · Proton Mail Says It’s “Politically Neutral” While Praising Republican PartyBy Nikita Mazurov