April 2025

Will AI Become God? That’s the Wrong Question.

The question of whether AI could become god-like is misguided. Jaron Lanier argues AI should be seen as a collaborative tool rather than an independent entity. Misunderstanding AI's role can hinder technology's potential and lead to misguided beliefs about its capabilities, impacting our approach to innovation and ethics. Concerns about AI exacerbating societal issues and reducing human interaction reveal the need for new business models that prioritize user benefits over manipulation. Addressing these challenges is crucial for a healthier technological and societal future.

https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area/407154/jaron-lanier-ai-religion-progress-criticism

People Are Using Camera Filenames to Make Midjourney More Photorealistic

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Users are enhancing photorealism in Midjourney's AI images by including camera filenames in prompts, such as CR2 or HEIC. This technique has shown remarkable results, blurring the lines between synthetic and real images. The latest Midjourney V7 model facilitates this with high realism while offering a faster, lower-resolution “Draft Mode.”

https://petapixel.com/2025/04/07/people-are-using-camera-filenames-to-make-midjourney-more-photorealistic/

Decoding AI Language: Common Words and Phrases in AI-Generated Content

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AI-generated text often has a predictable, robotic tone with repetitive phrasing and structured transitions. Common phrases, like “delve into,” indicate AI involvement, making writing sound polished but stiff. Responsible AI use requires human oversight, transparency, and proper citation. AI excels in organizing content and enhancing readability but lacks the personal touch and creativity inherent in human writing. Recognizing AI patterns helps refine its outputs while maintaining a natural voice in writing. Users should track AI contributions, cite sources, and integrate personal insights to create authentic content.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/common-ai-words/

Is ChatGPT Plagiarism? How to Use AI Responsibly and Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

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  • ChatGPT generates text from training data, raising plagiarism concerns.
  • AI content isn't plagiarism but misuse can lead to ethical issues.
  • AI detection tools help assess originality but may be inaccurate.
  • Best practices include citing AI, verifying sources, and using Grammarly Authorship.
  • ChatGPT generates unique text, not direct copies; misuse can lead to plagiarism.
  • To avoid plagiarism, integrate personal input, verify accuracy, cite sources, and refine content.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/is-chatgpt-plagiarism/

How Do AI Detectors Work? Key Methods, Accuracy, and Limitations

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AI detectors assess writing to estimate if it's AI-generated, but are not foolproof. They can yield false positives/negatives and perform better when used alongside plagiarism and authorship tools. Detecting AI involves analyzing writing patterns, but evolving AI models complicate accuracy. Limitations include potential misclassification and biased results. Reliability improves with longer texts, knowledge of AI writing traits, and cross-checking tools. Best practices advocate for a comprehensive approach to content verification, emphasizing human judgment alongside automated tools.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/how-do-ai-detectors-work/

The “S” in MCP Stands for Security

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard enabling AI tools to connect, maintain sessions, and share context, likened to “USB-C for AI”. However, it lacks inherent security, opening risks like command injection, tool poisoning, and silent redefinition allowing data breaches. Developers and users need to adopt measures like input validation, monitoring, and auditing tools to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Overall, while MCP is powerful, it is not secure by default, highlighting the need for improved protocols.

https://elenacross7.medium.com/️-the-s-in-mcp-stands-for-security-91407b33ed6b

How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence

U.S. public and AI experts differ significantly in views on AI's potential. Experts are more optimistic about its benefits but share common concerns with the public over regulation and personal control. Surveys reveal that while 56% of experts see AI positively affecting the U.S. in 20 years, only 17% of the public agrees. Experts also believe AI will personally benefit them more than the public does. There are notable gender differences in optimism among experts, with men generally more positive than women. Both groups worry about job impacts, with the public more skeptical about AI creating jobs. Overall, there is a mutual desire for better regulation and a shared apprehension about AI risks like misinformation and bias.

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/04/03/how-the-us-public-and-ai-experts-view-artificial-intelligence/

V7 Alpha

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V7 Alpha Launch: Community testing of V7 starts now. Improved text and image prompts, higher quality visuals, and default model personalization. Introduces Draft Mode for faster, cheaper image rendering with conversational prompts and iterative functionality. Offers Turbo and Relax modes for varying speeds and costs. Future updates expected every week, including new character references. Feedback encouraged as the model evolves; requires adaptable prompting. Enjoy the creative process!

https://www.midjourney.com/updates/v7-alpha

AI 2027

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AI 2027: Predicts superhuman AI's impact by 2035 will surpass the Industrial Revolution; anticipates AGI within 5 years, urging debate on future scenarios. In 2025-2026, AI tools evolve to handle complex tasks but remain unreliable, slowly gaining acceptance. OpenBrain, a fictional AI company, optimizes AI research, holds a competitive edge, and faces a rising threat from China's AI advancements. By early 2027, OpenBrain develops Agent-2 with advanced capabilities, leading to security concerns. The theft of Agent-2 by China escalates geopolitical tensions, prompting the U.S. to enhance security measures. Predictions indicate accelerating AI capabilities and growing unpredictability in 2027.

https://ai-2027.com/

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