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ChatGPT smeared me with false sexual harassment charges: law professor.. Content Warning.
A regulation teacher is blaming OpenAI's out of nowhere inescapable ChatGPT bot for entering the period of disinformation. Criminal protection lawyer Jonathan Turley reestablished developing feelings of trepidation over man-made intelligence's likely risks subsequent to uncovering how ChatGPT erroneously blamed him for physically irritating an understudy.
By MD Nirab Hossain2 years ago in Education
THOUGHTS. HEALTH AND THE BODY. Content Warning.
The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations of the mind, whether they be deliberately chosen or automatically expressed. At the bidding of unlawful thoughts the body sinks rapidly into disease and decay; at the command of glad and beautiful thoughts it becomes clothed with youthfulness and beauty. Disease and health, like circumstances, are rooted in thought. Sickly thoughts will express themselves through a sickly body. Thoughts of fear have been known to kill a man as speedily as a bullet and they are continually killing thousands of people just as surely though less rapidly. The people who live in fear of disease are the people who get it. Anxiety quickly demoralizes the whole body, and lays it open to the entrance of disease; while impure thoughts, even if not physically indulged, will sooner shatter the nervous system. Strong pure, and happy thoughts build up the body in vigor and grace. The body is a delicate and plastic instrument, which responds readily to the thoughts by which it is impressed, and habits of thought will produce their own effects, good or bad, upon it. Men will continue to have impure and poisoned blood, so long as they propagate unclean thoughts. Out of a clean heart comes a clean life and a clean body. Out of a defiled mind proceeds a defiled life and a corrupt body. Thought is the fount of action, life and manifestation; make the fountain pure, and all will be pure. Change of diet will not help a man who will not change his thoughts. When a man makes his thoughts pure, he no longer desires impure food. Clean thoughts make clean habits. The so-called saint who does not wash his body is not a saint. He who has strengthened and purified his thoughts does not need to consider the malevolent. If you would perfect your body, guard your mind. If you would renew your body, beautify your mind. Thoughts of malice, envy, and disappointment, despondency, rob the body of its health and grace. A sour face does not come by chance; it is made by sour thoughts. Wrinkles that mar are drawn by folly, passion, pride. I know a woman of ninety-six who has the bright, innocent face of a girl. I know a man well under middle age whose face is drawn into in harmonious contours. The one is the result of a sweet and sunny disposition; the other is the outcome of passion and discontent. As you cannot have a sweet and wholesome abode unless you admit the air and sunshine freely into your rooms, so a strong body and a bright, happy, or serene countenance can only result from the free admittance into the mind of thoughts of joy and goodwill and serenity. On the faces of the aged there are wrinkles made by sympathy others by strong and pure thought, and others are carved by passion; who cannot distinguish them? With those who have lived righteously, age is calm, peaceful, and softly mellowed, like the setting sun. I have recently seen a philosopher on his death-bed. He was not old except in years. He died as sweetly and peacefully as he had lived. There is no physician like cheerful thought for dissipating the ills of the body; there is no comforter to compare with goodwill for dispersing the shadows of grief and sorrow. To live continually in thoughts of ill-will, cynicism, suspicion, and envy, is to be confined in a self-made prison hole. But to think well of all, to be cheerful with all, to patiently learn to find the good in all--such unselfish thoughts are the very portals of heaven; and to dwell day by day in thoughts of peace toward every creature will bring abounding peace to their possessor.
By ephraim2 years ago in Education
CRYSTALLIZATION OF THOUGHTS
The molding and moving force in the spiritual government of the world. A man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine and revile, and commences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in strong and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of discovering the hidden powers and possibilities within himself. Law, not confusion, is the dominating principle in the universe; justice, not injustice, is the soul and substance of life. Righteousness, not corruption, is the molding and moving force in the spiritual government of the world. This being so, man has but to right himself to find that the universe is right. And during the process of putting himself right, he will find that as he alters his thoughts towards things and other people, things and other people will alter towards him. The proof of this truth is in every person, and it therefore admits of easy investigation by systematic introspection and self analysis.
By ephraim2 years ago in Education
VIRTUES, THE LAW OF BEING.
A man may be honest in certain directions, yet suffer privations. A man may be dishonest in certain directions, yet acquire wealth. But the conclusion usually formed that the one man fails because of his particular honesty, and that the other prospers because of his particular dishonesty, is the result of a superficial judgment, which assumes that the dishonest man is almost totally corrupt, and honest man almost entirely virtuous. In the light of a deeper knowledge and wider experience, such judgment is found to be erroneous. The dishonest man may have some admirable virtues which the other does not possess; and the honest man obnoxious vices which are absent in the other. The honest man reaps the good results of his honest thoughts and acts; he also brings upon himself the sufferings which his vices produce. The dishonest man likewise garners his own suffering and happiness. It is pleasing to human vanity to believe that one suffers because of one's virtue; but not until a man has extirpated every sickly, bitter, and impure thought from his soul, can he be in a position to know and declare that his sufferings are the result of his good, and not of his bad qualities; and on the way to, yet long before he has reached that supreme perfection , he will have found, working in his mind and life, the great law which is absolutely just, and which cannot, therefore, give good for evil, evil for good. Possessed of such knowledge, he will then know, looking back upon his past ignorance and blindness, that his life is, and always was, justly ordered, and that all his past experiences, good and bad, were the equitable outworking of his evolving, yet unevolved self. Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results. This is but saying that nothing can come from corn but corn, nothing from nettles but nettles. Men understand this law in the natural world, and work with it; but few understand it in the mental and moral world (though its operation there is just as simple and undeviating), and they, therefore, do not cooperate with it. Suffering is always the effect of wrong thought in some direction. It is an indication that the individual is out of harmony with himself, with the law of his being. The sole and supreme use of suffering is to purify, to burn out all that is useless and impure. Suffering ceases for him who is pure. There could be no object in burning gold after the dross had been removed, and a perfectly pure and enlightened being could not suffer. The circumstances which a man encounters with suffering are the result of his own mental harmony. The circumstances which a man encounters with blessedness are the result of his own mental harmony. Blessedness, not material possessions, is the measure of right thought; wretchedness, not lack of material possessions, is the measure of wrong thought. A man may be cursed and rich; he may be blessed and poor. Blessedness and riches are only joined together when the riches are rightly and wisely used. And the poor man only descends into wretchedness when he regards his lot as a burden unjustly imposed. Indigence and indulgence are the two extremes of wretchedness. They are both equally unnatural and the result of mental disorder. A man is not rightly conditioned until he is a happy, healthy, and prosperous being; and happiness, health, and prosperity are the result of a harmonious adjustment of the inner with the outer of the man with his surroundings.
By ephraim2 years ago in Education
Why students are not attending in School
Understanding Student Absenteeism: Unraveling the Complex Web In the ever-evolving landscape of education, student absenteeism remains a persistent challenge. As we delve into the reasons behind this phenomenon, we uncover a multifaceted web of factors that contribute to students missing school. Let’s explore why some students are absent and how it impacts their educational journey.
By Abid Hassan2 years ago in Education
What’s Next for AI in 2024
As we step into 2024, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly. Let’s explore some trends and breakthroughs to watch out for: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transcended its sci-fi origins to become an integral part of our daily lives. As we step into 2024, let’s explore the latest trends and breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of AI. Customized Chatbots: In 2024, tech companies are under pressure to prove that they can monetize their generative AI products. Google and OpenAI are developing user-friendly platforms that allow people to customize powerful language models and create their own mini chatbots without coding skills. These multimodal AI models (such as GPT-4 and Gemini) can process text, images, and even videos, unlocking new applications. Imagine a real estate agent fine-tuning a model to generate property descriptions based on previous listings and multimedia content. Generative AI Tools for Mass Adoption: ChatGPT and similar tools have reached mass adoption, allowing users to create content, answer questions, and engage with AI in various ways. These tools have reset the course of the industry, making generative AI accessible to a wider audience. Advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP): NLP models continue to improve, enabling better AI assistants, chatbots, and language understanding. Multimodal models can process both text and images, enhancing their capabilities. Computer Vision and Image Classification: AI is making strides in computer vision, benefiting applications like self-driving cars and road safety. Image generation and classification models are becoming more accurate and efficient. Medical Diagnosis and Drug Discovery: AI is revolutionizing drug discovery by analyzing vast amounts of data to identify potential treatments. While the first AI-developed drugs are still years away from the market, the impact is significant. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Production: AR technologies, de-aging, and deep fakes are transforming entertainment and media production. AI-driven visual effects enhance storytelling and create immersive experiences. Regulators Get Bolder Policymakers are catching up with AI’s rapid advancements. In 2023, Biden’s executive order and the European Union’s AI Act set the stage for tougher regulations. As AI continues to impact privacy, bias, and copyright, regulators will play a crucial role in shaping the industry’s trajectory. The Ethical Imperative AI’s problems—from bias to copyright—will continue to shape the agenda. Researchers, regulators, and the public must address these challenges to ensure responsible AI deployment. Customized Chatbots: A Multimodal Revolution In 2024, AI companies are shifting their focus from monolithic models to customized chatbots. Google and OpenAI lead the charge by developing user-friendly platforms that allow people to create their own mini chatbots without any coding skills. These multimodal models—such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google DeepMind’s Gemini—can process not only text but also images and audio. Imagine a real estate agent fine-tuning a model to generate property descriptions based on previous listings and multimedia content. The democratization of generative AI is underway, and we’ll witness more people tinkering with a million little AI models. AI in Drug Discovery The AI revolution in drug discovery is in full swing. While the first AI-developed drugs are still years away from the market, the impact is significant. AI analyzes vast amounts of data to identify potential treatments, accelerating the drug development process. In summary, AI’s journey is dynamic and multifaceted. As we embrace its potential, let’s prioritize ethical considerations and harness AI’s power for the greater good. The future is bright, and AI’s impact will resonate across industries and societies alike. AI’s journey continues, shaped by breakthroughs, challenges, and societal impact. As researchers, regulators, and the public grapple with AI’s complexities, we look forward to an exciting and transformative year ahead. Remember, the future of AI is not just about technology—it’s about how we use it to improve lives, solve problems, and create a better world.
By Abid Hassan2 years ago in Education
Establishing Trees: A Basic Demonstration with Significant Ecological Effect
Even with environmental change and ecological debasement, the source of inspiration has never been stronger. As we look for ways of moderating the harm done to our planet, one basic yet strong arrangement sticks out: establishing trees. It's a direct idea with extensive advantages for both the climate and mankind all in all.
By Ashitkar2 years ago in Education
"Kingdom of Heaven" Review
Film: Kingdom of Heaven Title: Kingdom of Heaven Year of Release: 2005 Duration: 2 hours and 24 minutes
By NOOR E JANNAT TOURI2 years ago in Education
worlds best biryani recipe
Biryani, a fragrant and flavorful rice dish, holds a special place in the hearts and palates of millions around the world. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, biryani has evolved over centuries, incorporating diverse ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques to create a rich tapestry of regional variations. While there are countless versions of biryani across different cultures and cuisines, each with its own unique twist, certain recipes stand out as exemplary examples of this beloved dish. In this exploration, we'll dive into the world of biryani and uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect biryani, drawing inspiration from some of the best recipes from around the globe.
By WILLIAM DIAGO RODRIGUES2 years ago in Education
The Five Pillars of Islam: An In-depth Exploration
Title: The Five Pillars of Islam: An In-depth Exploration Islam, one of the world's major religions, is built upon a foundation of fundamental beliefs and practices known as the Five Pillars. These pillars serve as the cornerstone of Muslim faith and devotion, guiding adherents in their spiritual journey towards submission to the will of Allah. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into each of these pillars, elucidating their significance and the profound impact they have on the lives of Muslims worldwide.
By Edwin Angatia2 years ago in Education
Unveiling the World of Tattoos: A Guide for First-Timers. Content Warning.
Tattoos can hold a wide range of meanings, depending on the individual and the culture. Here's a breakdown of some common reasons people get tattoos:
By sanjeevan2 years ago in Education
The Art of Invisibility: Book Review
Mitnick introduces the concept of digital privacy and the importance of maintaining anonymity in today’s interconnected world. He highlights the pervasive nature of surveillance and the potential risks individuals face from cybercriminals, government agencies, and corporations. Mitnick emphasizes the need for proactive measures to safeguard one’s digital identity and outlines the topics covered in the book.
By Booda2 years ago in Education