Censorship and Social Media

Wisbech Eagle said:
That AI can produce offensive images doesn’t mean its capacity to research and present isn’t a useful tool. I have used ChatGPT in a variety of ways and the results are always impressive.

So it depends on what is asked. If offensive requests are made, and answered, then you will get offensive answers. Reasonable requests get reasonable answers.
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In fairness to you this is a good point. I would imagine the same goes for Grok then. It's the person not the tool that is the problem. So puting the features behind a paywall then would provide the name and address to those who are mis using the tool. It's a shame that this new technology is being misused in the way we are seeing.

Photoshop for an example is a good tool but in the wrong hands it can do bad things to photos. But I see no outrage over that. Perhaps it is all just political?
 
Wisbech Eagle said:
That AI can produce offensive images doesn’t mean its capacity to research and present isn’t a useful tool. I have used ChatGPT in a variety of ways and the results are always impressive.

So it depends on what is asked. If offensive requests are made, and answered, then you will get offensive answers. Reasonable requests get reasonable answers.
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Yes; that's called bias confirmation. Ask it yourself whether it can be manipulated.
 
I asked AI - Why is Donald Trump a great President?

Economic Policy & Growth
Supporters highlight his first-term economic records as evidence of effective leadership.
  • Job Creation: Under his administration, the U.S. reached a 50-year low in unemployment at 3.5%.
  • Income Gains: Middle-class family income increased by nearly $6,000, which supporters contrast with much lower gains in prior administrations.
  • Deregulation: His "2-for-1" regulatory policy actually resulted in eliminating 8 old regulations for every 1 new one, which proponents argue saved households an average of $3,100 annually.
  • Tax Reform: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 significantly lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and doubled the standard deduction for individuals.

Judicial Impact
Many consider his reshaping of the federal judiciary his most enduring legacy.
  • Supreme Court: He successfully appointed three conservative Supreme Court justices (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett), cementing a 6-3 conservative majority.
  • Federal Courts: He appointed over 200 federal judges, which supporters see as a critical step in defending constitutional originalism.

Foreign Policy & "America First"
Trump’s "America First" approach is viewed by his base as a necessary correction to globalism.
  • Trade Agreements: He replaced NAFTA with the USMCA and used tariffs to confront what he termed unfair trade practices by China.
  • Middle East Peace: His administration brokered the Abraham Accords, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations without starting new wars.
  • International Deterrence: Supporters often cite the lack of major new military conflicts during his term as evidence that his unpredictable style (the "madman theory") deterred adversaries.

Historic "Greatness" vs. "Consequence"
Some political analysts distinguish between "good" (subjective/moral) and "great" (consequential).
  • Consequential Figure: Analysts note he has dominated U.S. politics for over a decade, transformed the Republican Party into a populist movement, and is the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms.
  • Resilience: Supporters admire his ability to win a second term in 2024 despite multiple indictments and two impeachments, viewing it as a testament to his unique connection with his base.
 
Teddy Eagle said:
I asked AI - Why is Donald Trump a great President?

Economic Policy & Growth
Supporters highlight his first-term economic records as evidence of effective leadership.
  • Job Creation: Under his administration, the U.S. reached a 50-year low in unemployment at 3.5%.
  • Income Gains: Middle-class family income increased by nearly $6,000, which supporters contrast with much lower gains in prior administrations.
  • Deregulation: His "2-for-1" regulatory policy actually resulted in eliminating 8 old regulations for every 1 new one, which proponents argue saved households an average of $3,100 annually.
  • Tax Reform: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 significantly lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and doubled the standard deduction for individuals.

Judicial Impact
Many consider his reshaping of the federal judiciary his most enduring legacy.
  • Supreme Court: He successfully appointed three conservative Supreme Court justices (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett), cementing a 6-3 conservative majority.
  • Federal Courts: He appointed over 200 federal judges, which supporters see as a critical step in defending constitutional originalism.

Foreign Policy & "America First"
Trump’s "America First" approach is viewed by his base as a necessary correction to globalism.
  • Trade Agreements: He replaced NAFTA with the USMCA and used tariffs to confront what he termed unfair trade practices by China.
  • Middle East Peace: His administration brokered the Abraham Accords, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations without starting new wars.
  • International Deterrence: Supporters often cite the lack of major new military conflicts during his term as evidence that his unpredictable style (the "madman theory") deterred adversaries.

Historic "Greatness" vs. "Consequence"
Some political analysts distinguish between "good" (subjective/moral) and "great" (consequential).
  • Consequential Figure: Analysts note he has dominated U.S. politics for over a decade, transformed the Republican Party into a populist movement, and is the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms.
  • Resilience: Supporters admire his ability to win a second term in 2024 despite multiple indictments and two impeachments, viewing it as a testament to his unique connection with his base.
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Can you also ask AI to put Donald Trump in a bikini? 🤭
 
eaglesdare said:
In fairness to you this is a good point. I would imagine the same goes for Grok then. It's the person not the tool that is the problem. So puting the features behind a paywall then would provide the name and address to those who are mis using the tool. It's a shame that this new technology is being misused in the way we are seeing.

Photoshop for an example is a good tool but in the wrong hands it can do bad things to photos. But I see no outrage over that. Perhaps it is all just political?
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As I said if X do start to remove any offensive images, ban the users producing them and send the details to the authorities then it could be useful. It is though a very big “if”! One I see no evidence of being likely.

If offensive images are produced on Photoshop, or via any other application, and then posted on a platform it’s the responsibility of the platform to moderate them out. There is sufficient technology available these days for safeguards to be maintained automatically.
 
Nobody seems to be talking about Trump, and Vance’s, continuing noise about Greenland. Which is getting louder, even if it can be viewed as just something else to remove the uncomfortable things from the headlines.

In the last days Trump has said the USA must own it. Whatever must be done to achieve that. Vance has suggested they could buy it.

Whilst having a strong military presence in Greenland is becoming increasingly important, to stop incursions by either Russia or China plus the prospect of mineral wealth being discovered there is no reason at all why the USA needs to own the land to achieve that. A treaty already exists which gives them the rights they need to build the bases needed. Should Greenland vote for independence from Denmark that treaty could easily be attached and an associate NATO membership granted that would guarantee their defence should either Russia or China threaten.

For me this is an even clearer statement by Trump of his intention to withdraw from NATO. There being no other reason to want ownership. The next 2 cannot pass too soon. At least politically.
 
I asked AI why Trump is such a bad President. They all delivered much the same response. This one though from DeepSeek seems the most comprehensive:-

1. Erosion of Democratic Norms & Institutions

· Attacks on the media: Regularly labeling legitimate news outlets as "the enemy of the people" and "fake news," which critics argued undermined trust in a free press.
· Refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: Casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election results without evidence and initially refusing to commit to a peaceful transition.
· Pressure on the Justice Department: Publicly criticizing and seeking to influence investigations involving himself or his allies, blurring the line between politics and law enforcement.
· Pardons for political allies: Using the pardon power in what critics saw as a politicized manner, including for those convicted in cases related to the Mueller investigation.

2. Ethics & Use of Office for Personal Gain

· Emoluments Clause violations: Critics argued he profited from foreign and domestic government spending at his properties (e.g., Trump hotels), potentially violating the Constitution's foreign and domestic emoluments clauses.
· Promotion of his businesses: Frequent visits to Trump-owned properties, directing government and political spending there.
· Nepotism: Appointing his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner to high-level White House positions without the typical experience or vetting.

3. Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic

· Downplaying the threat initially: Publicly comparing it to the flu and predicting it would quickly disappear.
· Undermining public health messaging: Contradicting and sidelining experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, promoting unproven treatments (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, disinfectant injection comments).
· Lack of coordinated federal response: Leaving states to compete for resources, leading to criticism of a fragmented and ineffective national strategy.

4. Divisive Rhetoric and Social Discord

· Language seen as racially inflammatory: Comments about "shithole countries," the "China Virus," and his response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville ("very fine people on both sides").
· Personal insults and attacks: Constant use of derogatory nicknames for political rivals, critics, and even members of his own administration on social media.

5. Foreign Policy Criticisms

· Strained alliances: Alienating traditional allies (NATO, G7) through public criticism and unilateral actions.
· Cozy relationships with autocrats: Praising leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and Recep Erdoğan while being critical of democratic allies.
· Withdrawal from international agreements: Pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), and the World Health Organization (during a pandemic).

6. Impeachments

· First Impeachment (2019): Impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.
· Second Impeachment (2021): Impeached for "incitement of insurrection" following the January 6th Capitol riot, making him the only U.S. president to be impeached twice.

7. Climate Change and Environmental Policy

· Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
· Systematic rollback of numerous environmental regulations on emissions, pollution, and conservation.

8. Fiscal Policy

· The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was criticized for disproportionately benefiting corporations and the wealthy while significantly increasing the federal deficit.
 
Wisbech Eagle said:
I asked AI why Trump is such a bad President. They all delivered much the same response. This one though from DeepSeek seems the most comprehensive:-

1. Erosion of Democratic Norms & Institutions

· Attacks on the media: Regularly labeling legitimate news outlets as "the enemy of the people" and "fake news," which critics argued undermined trust in a free press.
· Refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: Casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election results without evidence and initially refusing to commit to a peaceful transition.
· Pressure on the Justice Department: Publicly criticizing and seeking to influence investigations involving himself or his allies, blurring the line between politics and law enforcement.
· Pardons for political allies: Using the pardon power in what critics saw as a politicized manner, including for those convicted in cases related to the Mueller investigation.

2. Ethics & Use of Office for Personal Gain

· Emoluments Clause violations: Critics argued he profited from foreign and domestic government spending at his properties (e.g., Trump hotels), potentially violating the Constitution's foreign and domestic emoluments clauses.
· Promotion of his businesses: Frequent visits to Trump-owned properties, directing government and political spending there.
· Nepotism: Appointing his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner to high-level White House positions without the typical experience or vetting.

3. Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic

· Downplaying the threat initially: Publicly comparing it to the flu and predicting it would quickly disappear.
· Undermining public health messaging: Contradicting and sidelining experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, promoting unproven treatments (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, disinfectant injection comments).
· Lack of coordinated federal response: Leaving states to compete for resources, leading to criticism of a fragmented and ineffective national strategy.

4. Divisive Rhetoric and Social Discord

· Language seen as racially inflammatory: Comments about "shithole countries," the "China Virus," and his response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville ("very fine people on both sides").
· Personal insults and attacks: Constant use of derogatory nicknames for political rivals, critics, and even members of his own administration on social media.

5. Foreign Policy Criticisms

· Strained alliances: Alienating traditional allies (NATO, G7) through public criticism and unilateral actions.
· Cozy relationships with autocrats: Praising leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and Recep Erdoğan while being critical of democratic allies.
· Withdrawal from international agreements: Pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), and the World Health Organization (during a pandemic).

6. Impeachments

· First Impeachment (2019): Impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.
· Second Impeachment (2021): Impeached for "incitement of insurrection" following the January 6th Capitol riot, making him the only U.S. president to be impeached twice.

7. Climate Change and Environmental Policy

· Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
· Systematic rollback of numerous environmental regulations on emissions, pollution, and conservation.

8. Fiscal Policy

· The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was criticized for disproportionately benefiting corporations and the wealthy while significantly increasing the federal deficit.
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There you are. Bias confirmation.
 
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