A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”
  • SabinStargem@lemmings.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    While I do prefer absolute free speech for individuals, I have no illusions about what Trump is saying behind closed doors: “Make it like me, and everything that I do.” I don’t want an government to decide for me and others what is right.

    Also, science, at least the peer reviewed stuff, should be considered free of bias. Real world mechanics, be it physics or biology, can’t be considered biased. We need science, because it makes life better. A false science, such as phrenology or RFK’s la-la-land ravings, needs to be discarded because it doesn’t help anyone. Not even the believers.

    • BlackSheep@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      3 hours ago

      Science is not about government, or right and left, or free speech. It’s just science. It’s about individuals spending their lives studying a specific subject. Politicians who know nothing about those subjects should have no say. I shudder to think what might have happened during the polio outbreak under today’s U.S politicians.

      Edit: In support of your comment.

      • AnonomousWolf@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        4 hours ago

        Historically liberals have always been right and eventually won.

        Got rid of slavery. Got women’s rights. Got Gay rights. Etc.