nbren_ t1_j6f0xg6 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Meanwhile the people he's talking to still think the internet is a series of tubes. They'll never be able to grasp what's about to happen. Scary they're in charge.

94746382926 t1_j6f2m3o wrote on January 29, 2023 at 10:04 PM

I mean technically it's a series of light tubes, but yeah they have no clue how anything tech related works.

There are a few reps like the guy that went back to college for a machine learning Masters who should really be applauded for their effort and willingness to be informed but that's only 1 or 2% of them at most.

GPT-5entient t1_j6jwckn wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Who was that rep?

94746382926 t1_j6jzrls wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Lauren Boebert (lol jk). It's Don Beyer. Here's an interesting article about it: Source

GPT-5entient t1_j6k1ao1 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:48 PM

I was secretly hoping to be pleasantly surprised that it would be a Republican, but of course it is a Democrat!

Bobo studying machine learning would be a sight to see!

94746382926 t1_j6k2bio wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Lol yeah I was hoping for the same thing but I'm not surprised I guess. And yeah somehow I don't think Bobo will ever go for a college degree lol.

Edit: It does mention in the article though that his fellow committee member Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) has an AI masters degree as well so that's cool!

GPT-5entient t1_j6k5gjl wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Bobo got her GED (a requirement for Congress) only in 2020. She was well into her 30s at the time. And I wouldn't be the least surprised if she cheated on it...