Something that the AI industry hasn't understood yet (because most people in AI ignore the law): From a legal perspective, general-purpose AI systems (like ChatGPT) don't make sense, as mandatory guardrails and product liability claims cannot be properly allocated. A product that can tell bed stories for kids and ALSO create erotica-style engagement with adults will never be adequately regulated, as the people affected and the risks are different, and the rules for each use case should be different. In non-AI products, erotica and toys are never coupled in the same device. It makes no sense and in many cases it would be illegal. In AI products (like AI systems) they should probably be separated as well. Specialized AI systems might be powered by general-purpose AI models (like LLMs), but the fine-tuning, mandatory guardrails, and liability rules of each system should be compatible with the type of risks and people affected. I don't see a future where AI is properly regulated and general-purpose AI systems exist. Hopefully most countries will realize that soon.

I put together 15 principles of what I think it means to be a great designer. I wanted to summarize 30 years of hard earned lessons and share them with you. Text version in the comments.

Electrical engineer explains why keeping your laptop plugged in is actually better for the battery than constantly charging it. But I always thought it was the other way around.🤔

CYBER_RHINO by @polyfjord

Sam Altman has a long history of lying to, manipulating, and abusing people--from his own sister (@anniealtman108) to his employees at OpenAI. Here's a short thread with some rather shocking examples. The evidence is in, and it shows a clear pattern of bad behavior.

Apple’s Pro Apps “as part of the new services initiative”

 service for YouTube (and other media) Creators? There is a reference to ‘Apple Creator Studio’ in a iOS beta. Is it a new Apple Service - as hinted by this new job vacancy for a ‘Pro Apps business lead’ in new Apple’s ‘services initiative team’? jobs.apple.com/en-us/details…

In response to Dolby Vision 2, Samsung introduces an upgraded HDR10 Advanced format that pushes beyond HDR and into picture enhancement territory. At least they didn't call it HDR10 2 or HDR10 . flatpanelshd.com/news.php?su… via @Flatpanels

We wonder if an HDMI cable connecting these cameras to an iPhone Pro would allow a future version of Blackmagic Camera to record Blackmagic RAW. 😜

 service for YouTube (and other media) Creators? A reference to Creator Studio in iOS. Sounds like a new Apple Service - has hinted by this recent job vacancy for a Pro Apps new business lead as part of Apple’s ‘services initiative team’ jobs.apple.com/en-us/details… #postchat

Connect the Dots … Apple acquires Pixelmator. iPad App Store references to Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, Main Stage. FCP Creative Summit Postponed. Now, Apple Creator Studio. What does it all mean?

Also for the New Yorker, some type madness —

Some video editors have to do more than the editing. That doesn’t mean these extra tasks are editing. This list is not editing. Why not come up with a name for all these actions plus editing? Editing is rewarding. Combining it with other tasks can be rewarding too.

Check out a first tutorial on particles Advection *file in the description* #houdini #redshift #3d #vfx #sidefx #motiongraphics youtu.be/z9gT3m5m-ys?si=2RyZ…

Eddie Hamilton, Úna Ní Dhonghaíle & Mick Audsley will all be at Aesthetica Film Festival in York on Friday. The Editor’s Eye: Crafting Stories in the Cut York Theatre Royal Main House 7 November 2025 13:00 - 14:00 asff.co.uk/events/ @ASFFest

Part of what makes each person distinct is what in the world we notice and study.

Every time you use an AI tool to perform a task, you are letting it replace the mental effort you would use to accomplish the task, including the potential skill gain from this effort. For example, many people use Waze to drive. With time, many report being highly dependent on it, incapable of independently geolocating and ‘routing’ themselves. Many might consider this trade-off worth it. However, letting AI consistently and continuously replace your human effort, often unknowingly, will often be a form of unconscious self-sabotage in the medium- and long-term. AI companies know that, and they have been actively encouraging it, as people will need to buy more AI services to support them in basic tasks. Most people haven't realized that, but over time, they will become less confident, under-skilled, and more manipulable when they are overly dependent on AI. Don't fall for this trap. I write about AI's legal and ethical challenges to empower people and help them avoid being victims of the tech they thought would support them. To learn more, you can subscribe to my newsletter below.

I found a YouTube tutorial that started explaining Affinity from the basic. If you’re a designer that works with Canva and looking to include the knowledge of Affinity in your bank, check the comment section for the link to the video tutorial👇

Atom of Gold - Created with Apple Motion 5