The future of AI

Via Matt Mullenweg, a link to a long post by Matt Shumer talking about how capable the latest AI models/tools have become, and that people should start using these tools to get ahead of the upcoming changes. I have thought about this as well, but have not taken any action yet.

Interestingly, The Atlantic has just published an article titled “America Isn’t Ready for What AI Will Do To Jobs” (might be paywalled). I read through this article as well, it raises concerns about big companies slashing workforces as AI does more and more. This theme is touched on in the Matt Shumer post.

Finally, Bernie Sanders published a position paper in the fall of 2025 on AI impact on workers. Again, the outlook was negative.

What should people do? What, if anything, should be done about AI, from the regulation standpoint? I don’t know.

A prayer for Minneapolis

Another week, another murder in Minneapolis by ICE agents after the murder of Renee Good. Today at Mass, one of our songs had a verse that was especially appropriate for the situation in Minneapolis and our country:

In the midst of persecution, Lord, stand by me

When my enemies surround me, Lord, stand by me

When the tyrant wields his terror and the armies wage their might

When the darkness overwhelms me, Lord, stand by me

Title: Stand By Me, words and music Copyright 2001 Tom Kendzia, published by Oregon Catholic Press (lyrics) (performance)