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  • lawrence@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
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    3 months ago

    ELI5 by Claude 3.5 Sonnet:

    Imagine you have a big playground where lots of kids come to play and talk. This playground is called X (it used to be called Twitter). One day, some grown-ups who make toys and candy decided they didn’t want to let kids play with their stuff on this playground. They told other grown-ups not to bring their toys there either.

    The person in charge of the playground, Linda, thinks this isn’t fair. She says the playground is better than ever, with more kids playing and having fun.

    Linda is upset because the grown-ups are being mean and not sharing their toys, even though the playground is safe and fun. So now, she’s telling a teacher (which is like a judge for grown-ups) that these people are being unfair and breaking the rules.

    She wants the teacher to make them play fair and bring their toys back to the playground. Linda thinks this will make the playground even better for all the kids who like to play there.

  • lawrence@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•Mystery as Russian judge dies after falling from window
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    5 months ago

    Llama 3 explanation:

    Why do Russians keep falling out of Windows?

    I think there may be some misinformation or stereotypes at play here!

    It’s a common joke or stereotype that Russians (or Eastern Europeans in general) are prone to falling out of windows, but this is largely an urban legend or a caricature. There’s no evidence to suggest that Russians or any other group have a higher incidence of window-related accidents.

    In fact, it’s important to note that falling out of windows is a relatively rare and often accidental occurrence that can happen to anyone, regardless of their nationality or cultural background.

    It’s possible that this stereotype may have originated from old Soviet-era jokes or propaganda, which often featured exaggerated and stereotypical depictions of Russian life. Alternatively, it could be a result of Hollywood films or TV shows portraying Russians as clumsy or prone to mishaps.

    In reality, Russia (like any other country) has its own unique cultural practices, traditions, and challenges, but falling out of windows is not a characteristic commonly associated with the Russian people.

    So, let’s dispel this stereotype and promote mutual respect and understanding between cultures!

  • lawrence@lemmy.worldtoAsklemmy@lemmy.ml•What Are Your Favorite FOSS Android Apps?
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    10 months ago

    Since I am curious but lazy enough to search for the description of each one of these apps, I made an experiment. I asked GPT-4 to generate a description for them. I provided the context below:

    This is a list of FOSS Android apps. I need you to briefly explain in one line what each one of these does.
You should use the knowledge you already have, but on doubt query the https://f-droid.org/

[I included OP full list here]

    I tried twice. In the first one I not included the f-droid context above, and the list he generated have some misleading descriptions. The second try I passed the full prompt above, and the resulting descriptions was better.

    Interestingly, GPT-4 alerts when he search the internet, but in this second try he did not accessed it, but the resulting list was better anyway, although not perfect:

    • Aegis: A secure and open-source 2FA (two-factor authentication) app for managing OTPs (One Time Passwords).
    • App Lounge: An alternative app store for Android, focusing on privacy and security.
    • AntennaPod: A podcast manager and player that lets you subscribe, download, and listen to podcasts.
    • Bitwarden: An open-source password manager for securely storing and managing passwords.
    • Dicio: A dictionary and thesaurus app, useful for word definitions and synonyms (specific functionality may vary).
    • Doodle: A scheduling tool for finding the best date and time for a group of people to meet (if referring to the Doodle Android app).
    • F-Droid: An app store for free and open-source Android apps.
    • FeedMe: (Not FOSS) A feature-rich RSS reader.
    • Firefox: A well-known open-source web browser focused on privacy and customization.
    • FNG: Likely refers to “Fluid Navigation Gestures,” an app for implementing gesture-based navigation.
    • InvizBox: Could refer to an app associated with the InvizBox hardware for secure and private internet access (specific app details may vary).
    • Jerboa: A Mastodon client with a focus on accessibility and ease of use.
    • Mastodon: An open-source social network platform, often used through various client apps.
    • Music Player GO: A straightforward, lightweight, and open-source music player.
    • Obsidian: A powerful note-taking and knowledge management app (if referring to the mobile version of Obsidian).
    • OpenLauncher: An open-source, customizable, and minimalistic Android launcher.
    • Organic Maps: An offline maps app focusing on hiking, biking, and general travel, using OpenStreetMap data.
    • OsmAnd~: A map and navigation app that uses OpenStreetMap data, offering offline use and various features for travelers.
    • Proton Cal/Drive/Mail/VPN: A suite of privacy-focused services including calendar, cloud storage, email, and VPN from Proton.
    • RadioDroid: An app for streaming internet radio stations.
    • RedReader: An open-source Reddit client for browsing and interacting with Reddit content.
    • Signal: A privacy-focused messaging app known for its end-to-end encryption.
    • Silence: An SMS/MMS app that encrypts messages for privacy and security.
    • Simple Keyboard: A minimalistic keyboard focusing on simplicity and basic functionality.
    • Tasks: An open-source task management app, known for its simplicity and integration with Google Tasks.
    • Unit Converter Ultimate: A comprehensive tool for converting between various units of measurement.
    • Wikipedia: The official app for accessing Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia.