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Ai is not Art! - By Pat Obilor

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 I could also title this, “ AI and ML invasion… the art of inorganic evolution in our world.” Let’s dive in…   These days, It is almost guilty to wake up, and say “Good morning beautiful people” and not say, “Hello AI”, or Hi Avatar”, because they are becoming us and we are obliged to embrace them.  Have you ever used a piece of technology and said, “thank you” after using it? You deemed it fit because it optimised your work and also met you on a human level… very magical right?  It is not news that, Artificial intelligence and machine learning et al have penetrated the world systems and will probably dominate every administrative and knowledge sector in almost every human profession you can think of. From the minute excellence of a fine photographer to the delicate focus of a trained doctor, AI and ML has come to stay to either enhance your work with you there, or to simply take your titles.  One of the reasons these innovations has gained fastest intrusion int...

Ethical Content Creation by Pat Obilor

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It is important to mind our intentions in addressing various topics and messages responsibly to promote positive and ethical practices in our society. Social media is now the global dance floor for almost all forms expressions, and a conscious decent approach to sharing our thoughts and contents now, and for future generations is important. So for today, I will be calling on content creators, service providers, pastoral leaders and the general Netizens.  To content creators: Being mindful of the content we create and promote is crucial. It's essential to consider the impact our content may have on others and avoid exploiting or objectifying individuals. For instance, stop promoting nudity and using women as tools for jokes and memes to sell or for traffic. Stop glamorising toxic behaviours by using human angle stories in the most demoralising manner to optimise your creativity. Instead, let's focus on creating content that is respectful, inclusive, and promotes healthy values. ...

Mental Health Check

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 … It is good to be MAD! to Make A Difference in the Acronymous way only.  The other description of being M*D, is not what you wish for anyone. These days, everyone seems to be alright outwardly but the fact is, even those whom we perceive as sane might harbor hidden struggles of mental imbalances. It's a disheartening reality that many people in developed countries battle mental instability. The deceptive nature lies in their outward appearance so you don’t even notice.  They dress well and present themselves as clean and topnotch until you interact with them.  This is in stark contrast, to Africa, where identifying mentally distressed individuals becomes comparatively easier as they often appear unkempt and vocalize their thoughts incoherently. Some recorded cases of m*dness often trace back to social and financial hardships, including profound loneliness, breakfast from heartbreak, suffocating debt, and the distress of unemployment. The relentless burden of compou...