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If you're not accustomed to social media on a pool forum, it can be tough waters to navigate until you get to know the members better. There's sometimes a bit of a gang mentality that erupts when newbies post, particularly when the subject matter could be considered controversial. Before long, though, if you survive the initiation, you'll figure out who's who — the good guys and those who aren't quite as, uh, welcoming, for lack of a better word.
Ask me how I know. I learned the hard way about 20 years ago.
I have a love-hate relationship with AI. Speech recognition technology is taking jobs away in the court reporting industry. While there's one school of thought that people should adapt to the changing landscape and transition into AI transcript editing, that doesn't sit well with those who are certified, invested time and money in their education, and devoted decades to building a career. It's a complicated issue, to say the least.
On the other hand, I enjoy playing around with AI when it comes to creating goofy photos and enhancing existing ones. That's the fun side of the technology! You can tell it, for instance, to turn you into a pool player. AI certainly has its hallucinations, as you can see below, but that's part of the entertainment.
Welcome aboard, KingsCourt905!
And gee, I kind of like this AI-generated photo of me winning all the cheese. LOL!
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