Tag Archives: artificial intelligence

Part of a Puppy

Posted on August 21, 2026 by knlistman

My early encounter with the computerized Large Language Model (LLM) occurred when helping students answer “individualized” math tutorial questions. Junior high students had to complete lessons on the computer containing math problems for Algebra. If they did not get enough … Continue reading →

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The Stubborn Nonconformist

Posted on July 19, 2026 by knlistman

I recall developing my own secret codes as a ten year old. At first I just moved letters from one position to another in the alphabet–an easy to break code. Then I decided that the letters would move depending on … Continue reading →

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Why Not AI?

Posted on June 22, 2025 by knlistman

I write under a curse that requires me to experiment and revise as I create. Despite considering ideas, creating outlines to guide me and re-reading my initial work to improve it, the quality of my writing is not consistent. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Predicting the Future of AI

Posted on July 27, 2023 by knlistman

In science fiction, predictions of a future that did not occur were made by authors such as Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C Clark, and Isaac Asimov. No one has traveled to the center of the … Continue reading →

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Artificial or Average

Posted on February 9, 2023 by knlistman

Recently I took a hiatus from writing poetry or fiction for over an hour almost every day. It wasn’t really intentional. Originally, I saw the two weeks’ work shut down at the end of the year as a gleaming opportunity … Continue reading →

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