[K-Dog]

It is obvious a huge digital divide is growing.

Would you rather break your back digging a hole with a shovel or sitting in a Caterpillar Back Hoe listening to tunes on your Bose headphones while drinking a Heineken and smoking a Doobie?

As you know my answer has been to work the backhoe while smoking the doobie without the Heineken, and my local only approach keeps me from becoming a mental vegetable.  It will come down to people who use AI as a tool to do what they do instead of asking it to do all they do.  As the huge majority of people will.

SPECTRUM.IEEE.ORG 2026-07-29

AI Is Hyper-Scaling Digital Inequality  The next AI divide is about who gets to build, govern, and benefit

Artificial intelligence is reshaping key sectors worldwide, but its advantages are concentrated in wealthy nations with advanced infrastructure, while others grapple with poor connectivity, skill shortages, and weak institutions. Local perspectives are frequently excluded from design and governance, deepening global inequities. Though some regions pursue context-sensitive solutions, they encounter barriers to implementation and autonomy. Meaningful progress demands inclusive participation in determining AI’s purpose and direction for all societies.

AIWORLDTODAY.NET 2026-02-07

https://www.aiworldtoday.net/p/the-ai-divide

Artificial intelligence holds great promise but risks widening societal inequalities through unequal access, skill disparities, and biased systems. The AI divide affects economic, educational, geographic, and demographic groups, particularly harming marginalized communities. Without inclusive design, ethical guidelines, and equitable policies, it may reinforce power imbalances. Bridging this gap requires diverse teams, continuous learning, public investment, and global cooperation to ensure shared benefits.

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As you know my answer has been to work the backhoe while smoking the doobie without the Heineken, and my local only approach keeps me from becoming a mental vegetable.  It will come down to people who use AI as a tool to do what they do instead of asking it to do all they do.  As the huge majority of people will.

You don't just use the AI passively, you CREATE the AI.  You understand what it is doing and how it is doing it.  This is a much different approach to AI use than most people have.  First off, you have to know how to write code.  Approximately 1.4% of the population working, more including students and hobbyists.  Call it 5% max.

Personally, I haven't found a use for AI other than as a glorified search engine.  I certainly don't want to chat with a computer, anymore than I like to play chess against one.  Frankly, I don't enjoy chatting with most people very much.    I doubt a computer would be more interesting.

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[K-Dog]

I certainly don't want to chat with a computer, anymore than I like to play chess against one.  Frankly, I don't enjoy chatting with most people very much.    I doubt a computer would be more interesting.

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Computers and people, both can be brain dead.

ibtimes.co.uk 2026-10-20

Ecuador Priest Crushed by Giant Cross During Mass Accused of Stealing $2M From Worshippers

A Catholic priest in Ecuador died when a wooden crucifix fell on him during Mass, leading to unverified online claims of financial misconduct and divine punishment. Authorities confirmed the incident as accidental, with no evidence supporting the allegations. The church and community honored his pastoral work, while the rumors remained unsubstantiated and based solely on speculation.

Insufficient knowledge leads to hallucination in both cases.  I mean, fuck if he was only paralyzed it would show he only stole 1 million.  Believers tend to believe that 'god' is appropriate in her actions, so that would be their new conclusion.