352: Tell the Robots to Eff Off
Summary
Brad and Will discuss the impact of AI scrapers on the open web, highlighting methods like "poisoning" data to protect content from unauthorized training. They also cover Twitch’s controversial default opt-in for AI training on streamer content and reflect on the decline of reading habits due to short-form video. Finally, they share highlights from the California Extreme arcade expo, including a rare prototype Lunar Lander cocktail cabinet and insights into classic arcade manufacturing.
Topics discussed
Taco Bell Quesadilla disappointment and MistCon
Intro, work projects, and missing Cax event
AI scraping, poisoning data, and Shield Font
Decline of reading and short-form video impact
Amazon training AI on Twitch streams
California Extreme arcade expo and Lunar Lander
CRT monitor restoration and vector graphics
Buying refurbished MacBooks and AI hardware
Podcast titles, jailbroken Kindles, and home automation
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