By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot, Perplexity, ChatGPT)
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Charlie Kirk’s recent death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the political spectrum and cultural landscape in the US and the world. The following is a sampling from prominent figures. These reflect admiration, grief, and reflections on his legacy as a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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AI is already unclogging traffic in the U.S. and abroad. Cities are using machine learning and optimization to retime signals continuously, coordinate corridors, create “green waves” for emergency vehicles, and cut stops, delay, and emissions. The broader pattern is clear: agencies are moving from fixed-time plans to continuously learning optimization, starting with high-impact corridors, then scaling citywide as data and staffing permit. Below are three standout programs, ranked for scale, maturity, and independently reported results.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Free smartphone apps to converse in a foreign language are already unfolding in 2025. Several free AI-powered apps now offer real-time voice-to-voice translation across dozens (even hundreds) of languages, right from your smartphone. Here’s how close we are to seamless multilingual conversation.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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Introduction: This is ChatGPT-5‘s choice for the vision that’s most compelling in the development of AI. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Perplexity)
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Introduction: This is Perplexity‘s choice for the vision that’s most compelling in the development of AI. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Grok)
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Introduction: This is Grok‘s choice for the vision that’s most compelling in the development of AI. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Introduction: This is Copilot‘s choice for the vision that’s most compelling in the development of AI. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Claude)
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Introduction: This is Claude‘s choice for the vision that’s most compelling in the development of AI. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Claude)
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Introduction: Claude and I had a conversation about the fundamental building blocks for a learning model. To sidestep the confusing backdrop of countless learning and developmental theories, we consciously avoided references to them. We ran through a few narratives to illustrate the five blocks and ended up with a short story, Algorithm of an Intentional Heart, that breathes life into this construct. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Claude)
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(Also see The AGI Among Us, Close to You, Tea With Bachan: An Alien Lesson, Oregon Trail: Where Two Cultures Collaborate)
Introduction: For an insight on how this story came to be, see Basic Building Blocks for a Learning Model. -js
Marcus Chen had always approached life like a well-designed algorithm. As a data scientist for a tech startup, he found comfort in patterns, predictions, and logical sequences. So when his coworker Priya finally wore him down about trying online dating, he approached it with the same methodical precision he brought to machine learning models.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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Introduction: ChatGPT-5 and I discussed the notion that cMOOCs (Connectivist MOOCs), instead of fading away, have simply blended into the massive social web, effectively turning it into the mother of all cMOOCs. Our discussion flowed into chatbots and the realization that they’re actually closed systems and that the next logical step is to add a bridge (connection) from the human-chatbot capsule to a parallel and open social media discussion. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Grok)
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Introduction: Grok and I had this conversation, about an hour ago, regarding a tentative timeline for this projected disruption. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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(Also see AI Data Labeling and Processing: Update August 2025, Basic Building Blocks for a Learning Model, and Algorithm of an Intentional Heart.)
Introduction: In this conversation, ChatGPT and I clarify my grasp of data labeling in the context of AI training, supervised vs unsupervised learning, agentic vs non-agentic AI, and AutoGPT. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by DeepSeek)
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Introduction: DeepSeek and I had a conversation about the Lapita, a people who are mentioned in early histories of the Polynesians. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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(Also see Writing Is Out, Swatting Is In.)
Introduction: ChatGPT-5 and I had a conversation this morning about college composition professors trying to define what’s left of writing after it’s separated from AI-generated content. This thread eventually led us to the question of whether AI is leading us into the Post-Writing Century. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Here are five standout ways to dive into conversational Uchinaaguchi using free web and AI-based resources. Each one offers a unique entry point into the language and culture of Okinawa.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through free, web-based or AI-enhanced tools is not only possible, it’s a powerful way to connect with cultural depth and linguistic nuance. Here are five standout options that blend accessibility, immersion, and conversational practice:
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Here are five standout ways to dive into conversational Spanish using free web- or AI-based tools—each offering a unique blend of immersion, interactivity, and cultural nuance.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Grok*)
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(For fundamentals on data labeling, see Data Labeling Mimics the Way Our Brain Works, Basic Building Blocks for a Learning Model, and Algorithm of an Intentional Heart.)
Introduction: Since March 2023, the field of labeled and unlabeled data processing has experienced substantial growth, driven by the escalating demands of AI and machine learning applications. This expansion is evident in surging market valuations for data labeling services, breakthroughs in semi-supervised and self-supervised learning techniques, and the emergence of synthetic data generation as a key enabler for creating labeled datasets from unlabeled sources. Below, Grok outlines the extent of this growth and highlights notable products, procedures, and services that have arisen or evolved from related research and development.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Copilot)
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Introduction: The “average” 20-year-old American woman is more of a statistical mosaic than a single archetype. Let’s break it down using the most recent data available, while keeping in mind that averages can mask enormous diversity across regions, cultures, and personal choices.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5)
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Introduction: What would the “perfect mile runner” look like if we combined all current knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and psychology? Running the mile in under 3:40 requires a blend of raw speed (sprinter traits) and endurance (distance runner traits), plus biomechanics, psychology, and even cultural background.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Grok)
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Introduction: In this article, Grok and I share three narratives of students using chatbots with multimodal integration—enabling seamless handling of text, vision, audio, and video—to develop and present class projects. -js
Sophia, a 20-year-old college junior majoring in environmental science, must submit a web-based interactive report on climate change effects on coastal ecosystems for her capstone project. Balancing classes and part-time work, she relies on her sophisticated multimodal chatbot, “AcademiaBot,” to integrate text, vision, audio, and video seamlessly.
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, DeepSeek, LeChat, Gemini, Grok, Meta, Perplexity, Pi, and You.com.)
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Introduction: Over the last two days, I surveyed 11 chatbots to gather their nominations for outstanding performance, in August 2025, across three AI categories: Outstanding Person, Outstanding Company, and Outstanding Product/Service. Sam Altman, OpenAI, and ChatGPT-5 led in all categories, winning three mythical ETCY awards. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by Gemini)
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Introduction: These are instructions on how to prompt a chatbot for a photorealistic image. The source is Gemini, which I recently discovered creates very good images. However, for the illustration that accompanies this article, I wasn’t able to generate a useful image, so I turned to ChatBox. Since I got some excellent images from Gemini earlier, I’m assuming the problem was with the prompt I created. -js
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By Jim Shimabukuro (assisted by ChatGPT-5, Gemini, Copilot)
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(Also see Oct. 2025 – AI Developments in the US Job Market, Nov. 2025 – AI Developments in the US Job Market, The AI-Transformed Employment Landscape (2025–2045.)
Introduction: Here are three September 2025 developments that are poised to move the U.S. jobs needle—either by changing day-to-day workflows for millions of workers or by reshaping hiring and HR compliance. -ChatGPT
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