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The search engine that changed internet history.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the Soup du Jour.

I have been using Bitwarden for several months.

I could see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion.

Mark Zuckerberg was just 19 years old when Facebook launched.

Was life better before the Internet?

I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it.

Linux and Ubuntu is new to me.

I could see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion.

Sometimes, I wish the Chatbots would jump in the lake.

Amazingly, the learning curve was fast.

At times, I want to throw AI in the lake. But, like an eager shopper with a satchel full of coupons, I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it. Featured picture courtesy https://timoelliott.com Healthline Media www.healthline.com Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C Written by Cecilia Bahou on March 2, 2026 5 Benefits of AI for Healthcare

"Amazon’s vast data center campus will consume 2.2 gigawatts of electricity — enough to power a million homes."

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I use both Tuta (Tutanota) and ProtonMail. They are considered to be some of the best secure email services available. NordVPN: Tuta (Tutanota) vs. ProtonMail: which one is better? I use Proton much more as it also offers a free drive, a top rated VPN, and a bunch of other stuff that I haven't yet tried, including a top-rated password manager.

I can absolutely understand how a person is drawn into the world of AI Chatbots. As I mentioned in a previous post, Falling In Love with A.I. Companions, "I could absolutely see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion." Everyday people are usually limited with effective levels of emotional support. Of course, it doesn't mean we don't care. Everyday people just aren't that good at emotional support collectively. Teachers College Columbia University E

"Thrill seekers and amusement park lovers may live for the high-octane rush of launch roller coasters but most probably never consider how they actually work." ― By Garrett Ettinger, Dec 31, 2023 SlashGear Theme Park Engineering

As a consumer, I like Amazon. On the other side, I also see Amazon as spoiled kid who doesn't know when to stop.