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Girafferage t1_ja5lcwl wrote

It's less the resolution and more gathering a huge set of frames from the video at different angles and lighting to determine if somebody is who it thinks they are. But yeah, I also hope it's still like 8k min

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ianitic t1_ja5jy61 wrote

Reply to comment by Cryptizard in So what should we do? by googoobah

That's true, but it was always known to not a be forever thing and it has slowed down. I think I remember the last big milestone where they said that was die size of 45nm or so because of quantum tunneling. Thing is, there is a physical limit to how small we can make transistors.

Once we're dealing with transistors that are as thin as atoms, where do we go from there? Yes quantum computing, optical transistors, graphene, etc, exist, but do they provide a higher performance per dollar than silicon transistors? Probably not and it's all about price per performance.

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Fake_William_Shatner t1_ja5jpvf wrote

Now we have the capability to take out whistleblowers anywhere in the world even before we can discredit their reputations. And sure, maybe some actual enemies of the state -- so it looks like it isn't to abuse power and things like that. Maybe we let some of the really bad guys go so they can taunt us. "Oh gee, I guess if they hadn't cut back on our budget and used it on Medicare patients -- we'd be able to get these terrorists."

Every time they fail at something they get a raise.

Who protects us from the people who make sure more and more Americans can't afford to live here?

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Cryptizard t1_ja5jkba wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in So what should we do? by googoobah

>it’s at least 60 years into the future.

With no argument, cool cool.

>We’re not in a courtroom, I don’t need to cite evidence

And I don't need anything to call you a dumb piece of shit with his head stuck up his ass. Miss me with your bullshit please.

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sskoog t1_ja5j5ck wrote

I believe this is already happening with radiology -- robotic vision + edge-detection can identify masses and growths better than human specialists -- medical professionals I trust say "no more radiologists after this generation."

Perhaps the temporary 'trick' is to find sub-disciplines in which "human intuition" still plays a material part -- i.e., not formulaic credit-checks or bid-pricing -- and to acknowledge that we're probably still decades away from true AI singularity, which will be human-disruptive past any predictability.

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wbsgrepit t1_ja5irtf wrote

I sure hope none of their targets are my doppelgänger — ffs. Also reminds me of the facial recognition service a few years ago that would match like 1/4 black men to Michael Jordan.

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Muted_Drop2791 OP t1_ja5igmc wrote

This recent study published in Science on the decline of iron supply in the Southern Ocean and its impact on the marine food chain and carbon uptake has significant implications for the future of our planet. As we strive to combat the effects of climate change, it is essential to comprehend the intricate interplay between various elements and factors in our planet's biosphere. This study offers evidence that modestly supplementing the Southern Ocean's iron supply could help combat the effects of climate change, such as sequestering atmospheric CO2. However, this raises concerns about the declining levels of iron in the Southern Ocean, which could endanger the phytoplankton that forms the foundation of the food chain, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem. The findings of this study underscore the need for further research on the factors contributing to the decline in iron supply and its impact on the marine ecosystem. This future-focused discussion can help identify potential solutions for preserving the delicate balance of the Southern Ocean's ecosystem, ensuring the sustenance of crucial players in the marine food chain, and mitigating the impact of climate change.

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