Peter Drake, he/him, LFHCfS 🔥 @peterdrake@social.cleverlibre.org

Interesting thoughts on LLMs and education:

https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/more-than-calculators-why-large-language-models-threaten-public-education-480dd5300939

A reminder that, while LLM chatbots are overhyped, AI is providing real benefits to science:

Using AI, MIT researchers identify a new class of antibiotic candidates
https://news.mit.edu/2023/using-ai-mit-researchers-identify-antibiotic-candidates-1220

#ai #MachineLearning #medicine

Portland, Oregon city council district 4: who do you like?

I'll open the bidding with Chad Lykins, who says things like:

"The best way to reduce the carbon impact of transportation is by making it safer to walk, bike and take public transit."

"I will advocate for the construction of shelters that are safe, sanitary, and respect the dignity of the people they serve. This means making reasonable accommodations for pets, cohabitation, and freedom of movement."

https://www.lykinsforportland.com/

Since this will be a ranked choice ("instant runoff") election, we get to rank the candidates.

#pdxpol #pdx #portland

... because if the blockchain shills exuded anything, it was "trustworthiness".

@molly0xfff

A dude living in a much warmer place, after Peffer, "Fantasy Characters". #drawing #art #MastoArt

AnitaB.org, the organization that runs the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, is having monthly online meetups for Portland, OR.

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I want to make sure you don't miss the opportunity to virtually connect with other AnitaB.org Portland community members on Thursday, 2/8 at 12:00 p.m. PT!

As part of a new monthly series (happening on the second Thursday of each month), we want to invite you to collaborate with others, share ideas and grow your local network. Meet other members, ask questions, and learn how to get more involved in growing the Portland community.

Here's the link [https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmembership.anitab.org%2Fevents%2FEventDetails.aspx%3Fid=1815674%26group=/2/0100018d14412086-45f47e45-f515-49b7-a8b9-90a5ac693bcb-000000/PEDnVlvYoed6CQ7dztBrAUpfXto=357] to register for this month - and future dates as well! Get this monthly meetup on your calendar and use the opportunity to build meaningful connections.

Not able to make it? Help us expand our reach by sharing with your network!
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#WomenInComputing #ComputerScience #WomenInStem #GraceHopper

If you're in East Portland (Oregon), please come out on Friday, January 26, to meet my friend Steph Routh at her campaign kickoff for Portland City Council District 1, East Portland! RSVP here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/DjcIZMsFiEacebOJWPhiqw2

Steph is not running in my district, but I can testify that she has both experience and the right priorities, including improving bike transportation and looking out for Portland's most vulnerable.

https://www.steph4eastportland.com/

#pdxpol #pdx #portland #BikeTooters

Deleted my Facebook account! (Well, scheduled it for deletion in 30 days, which is as much as they'll give me. I expect Meta will be outside my window with a dozen roses and bottle of fortified wine until then.)

#facebook #meta #enshittification