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Hope For A Suicidal Child

Eleven-year-old Abby sat nervously in the emergency department, her eyes darting around the room as she clutched Patches, her beloved stuffed sheep. Her guardian sat beside her, anxiety etched on her face as she explained the situation to me. Abby had been diagnosed with depression at the tender age of nine after suffering years of abuse and neglect at the hands of her biological parents.

TECHNOBABBLE from page 10 highlighted that their security analysts had found new malware in ChatGPT and other tools since March of this year. The malware can pose as browser extensions designed to work with ChatGPT. The malicious activity prompted Meta to remove links to its Chatbot services within Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta also notified authorities and the industry about the malware incidents.

Minutes interview. The tale it created even included book citations, which were all fictitious; however, their inclusion increased the perceived credibility of the story.

It Seemed So Unjust

A loving foster family took Abby in a few months ago, providing her with the safety and security she desperately needed. But Abby’s emotional scars ran deep – so much so that she began expressing thoughts of wanting to die. Yesterday she had been caught searching ways to end her life on a school computer. Later that evening, her guardian discovered a belt ominously wrapped around a bedpost.

As I spoke with Abby, she seemed hesitant to share her feelings, but we soon found common ground in our love for Taylor Swift. Abby’s eyes lit up as she talked about how much she wished she could see Taylor in concert, and how Fearless was her favorite album. She shyly admitted to sometimes having thoughts of killing herself but stressed that she didn’t feel that way right now.

The overwhelming sadness I felt for Abby was difficult to bear. It seemed so unjust that someone so young had experienced such hurt and despair. Needing to offer even the smallest of comforts, I retrieved a bag of Goldfish crackers from our snack storage and presented it to Abby. The brilliant smile that graced her face at that moment would stay etched in my memory for a long time to come.

That night Abby was voluntarily admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I spoke at length with the attending physician there, and we both acknowledged the arduous journey ahead for Abby. However, we also shared a glimmer of hope – hope that Abby would find the strength to heal from her past and embrace a brighter future.

Before my shift ended, I decided to visit Abby and her guardian in their hospital room. Her guardian had fallen asleep in a chair, weary from the day’s events, while Abby lay curled up with Patches in the hospital bed. As a parting gift, I left another bag of Goldfish crackers by her hand, whispering a quiet prayer for her before slipping out of the room.

Working in the ER is a potent reminder that there are many people in desperate need of help. Though the immediate care we provide can make an impact, the long-term outcome for our patients remains largely unknown. In these moments, we hold onto hope and compassion, trusting that our actions might spark a turnaround in lives like Abby’s.

As the days turned into weeks, I found myself thinking often of Abby. I hoped that she had gained the strength to walk the path towards recovery, and perhaps even find happiness in the simple joys of life – like the soft warmth of a stuffed sheep or the crunchy delight of a bag of Goldfish. Abby’s story served as a poignant reminder of the difference we can make, even in the face of immense sadness and adversity.

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The 60 Minutes interview used other examples to present the power of AI. One such example was the 3D mapping of a protein. A point was made that the average Ph.D. student studying proteins would take five years to map a protein structure. Since there are 200 million proteins, this would equate to a billion years. AI mapped all 200 million proteins in just a year. These results were made accessible to the public, resulting in new malaria vaccines, antibiotics, and even enzymes that eat plastic waste. These are examples of using AI for good. Imagine using the deep learning capabilities of AI to work on solving cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other significant quality-of-life improvements. The benefits are too great to ignore the intelligence of AI; however, we must do what we can to minimize the risks. As an educator, my first concerns about AI relate to detection. How will professors know what student information is created by AI? I guess we will now see new detection software developed for this purpose. Will all the software we currently use need to be redesigned and updated to account for AI intrusion? Are we reaching a point of technology saturation? How much new technology can we tolerate?

In November 2019, a Brookings Institute report entitled Risks and Remedies for Artificial Intelligence in Health Care by W. N. Price II, discussed relevant AI concerns about the potential for personal injury, discrimination, biased treatment, and loss of privacy. My experience with software also makes me wonder about malware, hacking, and programming mistakes. Facebook’s parent Meta recently warned about malware disguised as ChatGPT-related software. The META report

The White House just announced the appointment of Vice President Kamala Harris as our Artificial Intelligence Czar to lead a task force overseeing the regulation of AI. This new role would be in addition to her Border Czar duties. This new task force will receive funding of $150 million. This funding may very well be a timely and wise investment, as the New York Times is reporting, “More than 1,000 technology leaders and researchers, including Elon Musk, have urged artificial intelligence labs to pause development of the most advanced systems, warning in an open letter that AI tools present profound risks to society and humanity.”

I do believe that AI could be a benefit for me. Maybe I will finally get over my tendencies to micro-manage things, or perhaps allow AI to instruct me on how to lose that extra five pounds without requiring dieting and exercise. The deep learning capability of AI is intriguing for medical discoveries; however, we should not ignore the medical ethics and risks associated with AI. Artificial intelligence will be in the future path for medical technology, education, careers, and patient care.

One thing is for sure; AI is here to stay. If this article does nothing more than enhance your awareness, understanding, and appreciation for AI, the goal of the Technobabble Free Zone has been achieved. If you have any comments on this article or suggestions for future topics, feel free to email me at drchuckcadle@gmail.com.

How come you got called in to the boss s office?

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Someone reported me to Child Protective Services.

For feeding my kids frozen pizza and chicken nuggets. Can you believe it? Are you serious? Why? That is unreal!

Well, lesson learned. No matter how busy am I need to pop them into the microwave first. ,