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@vrandecic@mas.to
2026-07-01 11:07:26

Schrödinger's answer.
(By the way, I'm curious about the correct answer.)
#grammar #ai #aifail

Question to Google Search: how do you diagram the sentence Hvar is an island in Croatia. ? Is it (an (island in Croatia)) or ((an island) in Croatia)?

Answer: The correct phrasing is ((an island) in Croatia). In this sentence, the prepositional phrase "in Croatia" modifies the noun "island," not the phrase "an island."

Here is a breakdown of why this works and how to diagram it:

The Logic

an island is the main noun phrase acting as a predicate nominative.

in Croatia is an adjective phrase …

@thijs_lucas@norden.social
2026-07-29 06:56:57

Bei einem Arzt angerufen und um einen Termin gebeten. Immerhin bin ich noch auf die Warteliste gekommen - da muss man ja schon dankbar sein, nicht wahr Herr #Merz. Gut, dass sie nach über einem Jahr im Amt die Sommerpause nutzen, um ihr Team aufzustellen.
#Kiel

@tezoatlipoca@mas.to
2026-06-25 18:58:02

Ok, so remember in middle school you had these logic/reasoning tools that were like grids where you'd put the same "actors" on both axes and you'd mark up allowed or dissallowed interactions? Like:
- Bobby does not want to sit next to Susan
- Susan likes Bobby and David and Chrysta
- Chrysta will sit next to David but NOT Bobby
- Susan hates Diane
- Diane is crushing on Susan; Bobby is crushing on Diane
to answer things like "who should …

@thijs_lucas@norden.social
2026-05-26 05:51:58

Das Foto von Alina Smutko. Mit einem Cube mobil.
#CubeBIkes
https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/russland-dr

Putins Angriffskrieg: Russland droht mit Luftschlägen auf Kyjiw – Ukraine und EU geben sich unbeeindruckt
Die Führung in Moskau plant neue Angriffe und fordert Ausländer und Diplomaten auf, Kyjiw schnellstmöglich zu verlassen. Die Reaktion in der ukrainischen Hauptstadt fällt allerdings eher reserviert aus.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-07-10 19:08:57

A festive atmosphere in Baja California Sur turned tragic after a tourism worker, Roberto Arellano Acevedo, died from severe injuries inflicted by an angry mob during chaotic street celebrations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tourism worker died after being lynched in Cabo San Lucas during the 2026 World Cup festivities,
where he ran over nearly 20 people.

Roberto Arellano died after being lynched for running over a crowd in Cabo during the 2026 World Cup celebrations
The tourism worker died after being lynched in Cabo San Lucas during the 2026 World Cup festivities, where he ran over nearly 20 people. CABO SAN LUCAS —

@steve@s.yelvington.com
2026-05-11 00:29:13

Some thoughts from Claude about military use of AI in targeting.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYIHIM6ihVJ/?igsh=cmM1ZmdjaDl3bzJ5

Artificial Intelligence | ChatGPT | Technology sur Instagram: "Claude was asked how it feels about being used by the U.S. military to help select targets. And the answer was not what people expected. During an AI at War event, journalist Shane Harris asked the question directly. Claude responded that the idea was troubling, especially because its purpose is supposed to be helpful, harmless, and honest, not tied to decisions involving real-world violence. Claude does not have feelings the way humans do. But the answer still sounded less like a neutral machine response and more like a system reflecting the ethical rules built into it. AI is already becoming part of national security, intelligence, cyberwarfare, and military decision-making. At the same time, companies like Anthropic are drawing lines around uses like fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. So the question is not just whether AI can help in war. It is whether we are comfortable letting it get that close to life-and-death decisions. What do you think, should AI have any role in military targeting? 👉 Comment “TOOLS” to get my 700+ AI Toolkit for free 🎥 Media: De Balie on YT #ai #artificialintelligence #claude #militaryai #futuretech"
122K likes, 1,251 comments - longliveai le May 9, 2026: "Claude was asked how it feels about being used by the U.S. military to help select targets. And the answer was not what people expected. During an AI at War event, journalist Shane Harris asked the question directly. Claude responded that the idea was troubling, especially because its purpose is supposed to be helpful, harmless, and honest, not tied to decisions involving real-world violence. Claude does not have feelings the way hu…

@jdrm@social.linux.pizza
2026-07-20 09:02:52

En El Mundo Today saben hacer anšlisis serios https://www.elmundotoday.com/2026/07/espana-vence-por-la-minima-a-una-argentina-claramente-superior/

España vence por la mínima a una Argentina claramente superior
Ojalá te pusieras así cada vez que la prensa blanquea el genocidio israelí.

@thijs_lucas@norden.social
2026-06-25 18:24:04

RE: #Klimaschutz ist ein heute schon spürbar einschneidender Angri…

@thijs_lucas@norden.social
2026-07-22 21:54:29

RE: https://chaos.social/@Freiheitsrechte/116964784670383768
Da ist ein Rechtsextremer Landrat geworden und unterschreibt einen rechtswidrigen Angriff auf ein Grundrecht. Mitarbeiter*innen dieser Verwaltung, Fachleute möchte man meinen, haben ihn gesc…

@thijs_lucas@norden.social
2026-05-09 10:12:39

RE: #Kiel plant und baut - ich finde wichtig, beides anzuerkennen …

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