#techtalk

Russian programmers have this rep for being super skilled, goal-driven coding wizards. I know a few devs who even picked up Russian just to connect with the IT crowd there. There's this podcast called "Синий экран смерти" (Blue Screen of Death, love the name) that's basically interviews with Russian programmers talking about IT, moving abroad, landing international tech jobs, and other useful stuff. It's all in Russian, so if you're learning the language, it's a double win: solid info and listening practice. Only 10 episodes so far, but they're pretty insightful.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just something from sci-fi movies. It's already part of our daily lives, and it’s only going to become more common. So, what’s next for AI?

AI in Healthcare

AI is helping doctors find diseases earlier and create personalized treatment plans. In the future, we might see AI-powered robots and virtual doctors making healthcare easier and faster for everyone.

AI in Our Homes

Smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home are already helping us. Soon, AI will get even smarter, learning our habits and automating even more tasks, making life more convenient.

AI in Transportation

Self-driving cars are being tested now, and in the future, they could make travel safer and more efficient. AI can also help with traffic control and fuel efficiency.

AI and Jobs

AI will take over some repetitive tasks, but it will also create new job opportunities in areas like AI development and ethics. Learning new skills will be important to keep up with these changes.

AI Ethics and Privacy

As AI grows, concerns about privacy, fairness, and how decisions are made will become more important. Governments and companies are working on rules to make sure AI is used responsibly.

Final Thoughts

Hunter is in the back, dadding it up, pretending to be busy. Wrecker is playing with the dog.

And Tech. Tech gives us, "Technically, it was Crosshair's, but [slight hesitation and with a look down and to the side] he doesn't appear to need it." Knowing what we know about Tech, this is laden with feelings. I think about him bringing up that the inhibitor chip may be influencing Crosshair. I think about the look in his eyes when he learns that Crosshair had his chip removed and didn't come back. I think about how he's waving around his datapad when he tells Wrecker about Crosshair's nature. Obviously, I think about him and Omega by the water. And I think about him convincing Hunter that they have to help Crosshair. He loves Cross so much and him not coming back hurt Tech.

And it's in this scene in Rampage, which has so much going on in it that his words are almost a throwaway, that you begin to really see what he's feeling.

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