I’m not sure if we can prevent it entirely. I suppose all it would take is one bad actor to get a bot set up, and it would be off to the races.

I would hope that we would be able to figure out ways of identifying real people online. Surely, there’s gotta be some way we can alleviate the issue?

My hope is that people will just start using social media that specifically tries to avoid AI generated content. Where they know they are directly interacting with real people. I think what’s frustrating for me is that we’re seeing this technology being used for bad reasons. I think AI has specific use cases where it could be extremely useful? But I think there’s far more ways it’s being used for garbage right now.

I’ve noticed when I’m watching YouTube videos specifically. I’ve started to gravitate slightly towards videos that have lower production values. Or that seem a lot more casual and genuine.

It’s supposed to be, but I think the console releases might have been delayed?

The only game I’m kinda tempted to go find is the Sims 1 and 2. Not the rerelease. I want the originals

But overall, I have too little time and too many games already. I’ve been trying to find unique or fun games to stream

I think they are people with an endless greed that feeds into itself. With their money, they can generate millions in passive income just by having investments. The system rewards their behavior

An analogy that pops into my head is when you have people that are high rank in a multiplayer game, create a new account so that they can be paired with people who are just starting out. The system feels like it’s just letting smurf accounts demolish everyone.

That analogy maybe isn’t perfect, though, because it implies the ultra wealthy are more skilled when it’s really just a resource allocation issue.

This came at a great time. I was just thinking about setting this up the other day

That too! Makes very little sense to have a product that messes up as frequently as it does while also being so costly to the environment

The only Gane where I thought AI was interesting was the one where you are a vampire, and you had to convince people to let you come into their houses so you could eat them.

Additionally, I could see how it would work for a “Hey you, Pikachu!” Or “seaman” game. But otherwise, I’m fairly reluctant on any kind of AI stuff. It just seems…gross. idk how to describe it but it just makes me uncomfortable

The best part of artwork is when you can see an artists personality through their art. Because Ai art is just stolen from other people who have poured their energy into their craft, it completely ruins the point.

It feels cheap. But because of this garbage, it’s also made me appreciate real art so much more.

Mannnn what a pain.

Additionally, manga is way cheaper in Japan compared to when it’s brought overseas. It’s hard to justify purchasing when I could buy some merchandise or something instead

Ooooh I really hope we get the underground games at some point. I really liked those. I’ve never played the first 4 games. I should probably do that

That honestly sounds so crazy to me. If I didn’t know other people who have had similar experiences, I would say that’s a fantasy lol!

Idk, my 20’s were not great, and my 30’s aren’t looking too much better but trying to stay positive. The main difference is I’m learning to cope and adjusting my expectations drastically.

I think restructuring cities and communities to be walkable tight-knit environments would certainly help. Give people reasons to interact outside the house. Give people the time to interact outside the house. Help people achieve a purpose and meaning in life instead of feeling like a cog in a wealth machine.

If we’re all just struggling to get by, it’s no wonder the youth feel despair.

• this could just be my personal bias showing so idk.

To end this on a happier note, I’ve been starting to think of ways that I can reduce my footprint and still live as comfortable life as possible. I’m aiming for as low expenses that I can manage, along with working the least amount possible. I just don’t really see a point to working my ass off now. I at least have some youth. Might as well enjoy it while I can.

I have no idea how to achieve this yet. But my mindset is there, so I’m sure I’ll figure it out eventually.

Is this office work? Please adopt me

You would have to be super human to work 60 hours a week and actually be productive.

Like maybe if your work was actually legitimately your hobby. Something that you absolutely loved and were addicted to doing. But even then, I can’t even do my hobbies 60 hours a week. That’s legitimately insane.

The only thing I can think of that I could do for 60 hours a week is sleep. But I haven’t been able to do that for years now because of work-life imbalance

It seems like he shit talks and threatens people until they seem to give him something he wants. Then it’s “no waaaay we’re buds!”

So far, I don’t see how Ukraine benefits in this.

To me, it feels like Trump threatened Ukraine, and Ukraine had no other options but to take a deal. But I’m 100% speculating at this point.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn527pz54neo

This article says that Trump is only very loosely making any comments regarding security. The only one being - if there are American workers on your soil, you’ll have protection

In my perspective, it looks very similar to past “deals” the United States has made. Look at how they treated translators and other people who helped in the Middle East. To me it seems like they’ll stop any war from occurring until they get what they want, and then they’ll pull out of Ukraine when they feel like it, leaving them high and dry again in the future.

I hope I’m wrong though. I guess we’ll see soon enough

Edit: damn I was right. Trump and his goons just kept talking shit, and shouted at Zelenskyy, and tried to strong arm Zelenskyy to accept whatever deal benefits Trump.

https://youtu.be/ZThLlfMvMRY

I tried no man’s sky again. I think I’m just past the intro as I got to the space station trading place. It’s interesting.

I have also been trying the new fortnite update and dirt rally 2

I’m thinking I’ll probably get the new monster hunter this week? I’ve been saving a gift card for a while, so that seems like it would be a fun pick. I feel like I have so many games I wana play, but not nearly enough time in my day lol

This kinda sucks to see. Less competition is a bad thing for everyone. Maybe it’s just me hanging onto every bit of nostalgia I have, but the Xbox generations were special.

I know that it can’t like…physically remove any of the good times I had with the systems over the years. But these consoles have been part of my life since 2001. So many friends and memories were created with these systems. In a way, it feels like your friend is dying, LOL. I know that’s extremely over dramatic, but like damn.

Some of the exclusives that came to the system were really special. It’s sad to see that over the past decade, there were really only a small handful of exclusives that were notable. Especially when early on we had some absolutely amazing stuff.

On a more serious note, I am extremely curious what this means going forward and how they will handle digital purchases a decade from now.