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What if the government announced that asylum decisions would be made by this one guy who reckons he’s pretty good at guessing people’s ages?
When we use AI rather than humans to make decisions, it has a sheen of scientific, quantitative accuracy. But it’s still just guessing.
When we use AI rather than humans to make decisions, it has a sheen of scientific, quantitative accuracy. But it’s still just guessing.
UK border officials to use AI to verify ages of child asylum seekers
UK border officials to use AI to verify ages of child asylum seekers
Trial of technology comes as official report warns existing system has been failing for at least a decade
Officials are to start using artificial intelligence to help estimate the age of asylum seekers who say they are children.
Angela Eagle, the immigration minister, said on Tuesday the government would test technology that judges a person’s age based on their facial features. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
What if the government announced that asylum decisions would be made by this one guy who reckons he’s pretty good at guessing people’s ages?
When we use AI rather than humans to make decisions, it has a sheen of scientific, quantitative accuracy. But it’s still just guessing.
When we use AI rather than humans to make decisions, it has a sheen of scientific, quantitative accuracy. But it’s still just guessing.
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New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
June 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
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Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
James Copley: How Luke O’Nien became anti-Jack Rodwell and a modern-day club icon
Luke O’Nien’s journey from potential Sunderland flop to club legend and double promotion winner is a real life Roy of the Rovers story
www.sunderlandecho.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
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I won a book about how to be more sceptical. I can't believe it!
January 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I won a book about how to be more sceptical. I can't believe it!
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the most pernicious lie of reaganism/thatcherism is that every individual part of the world needs to be profitable. the idea of a “public good” is being lost.
in football terms, it’s like insisting every player on the pitch has to score, and getting rid of anyone who doesn’t.
in football terms, it’s like insisting every player on the pitch has to score, and getting rid of anyone who doesn’t.
December 16, 2024 at 10:24 AM
the most pernicious lie of reaganism/thatcherism is that every individual part of the world needs to be profitable. the idea of a “public good” is being lost.
in football terms, it’s like insisting every player on the pitch has to score, and getting rid of anyone who doesn’t.
in football terms, it’s like insisting every player on the pitch has to score, and getting rid of anyone who doesn’t.
Bluesky engagement farmers: if you're getting a bumper engagement crop, maybe you could harvest and sell it to those of us too lazy and unskilled to grow our own, but who have some great takes we could share if we could be bothered...
November 20, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Bluesky engagement farmers: if you're getting a bumper engagement crop, maybe you could harvest and sell it to those of us too lazy and unskilled to grow our own, but who have some great takes we could share if we could be bothered...
@samfr.bsky.social
Do you have any thoughts on what is going on with ISC views on VAT getting so much, largely uncritical, coverage on BBC News site at the moment e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ??
Do you have any thoughts on what is going on with ISC views on VAT getting so much, largely uncritical, coverage on BBC News site at the moment e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ??
Private schools say early signs of pupils leaving
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:19 PM
@samfr.bsky.social
Do you have any thoughts on what is going on with ISC views on VAT getting so much, largely uncritical, coverage on BBC News site at the moment e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ??
Do you have any thoughts on what is going on with ISC views on VAT getting so much, largely uncritical, coverage on BBC News site at the moment e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ??