Making intelligence
less artificial
Exploring how artificial intelligence can be a force for good through research, projects, and thoughtful communication about AI, ML, and their impact on society.
The message is simple
There's a lot of doom and gloom around AI, but the technology itself isn't the problem—it's how people choose to use it. AI can be a powerful tool for research, creativity, and solving real problems. This platform showcases that positive potential.
Research-Driven
Grounded in academic research and real-world applications
Accessible
Complex topics explained for the general public
Optimistic
Focused on the positive potential of AI technology
Recent Posts
The latest from the blog
How We Got Here: From Web Crawlers to AI Datasets
A history of crawling, search, accessibility, and why captioned images quickly changed everything for generative AI.
Jan 15, 2026
How I Make This Blog with AI
My workflow for writing, narrating, illustrating, and coding Less Artificial—without outsourcing the thinking.
Dec 21, 2025
Generalization vs. Memorization: What It Means to Learn
Why good tests look different from homework, how Sherlock Holmes fits in, and what confusion matrices have to do with real learning.
Dec 20, 2025
Featured Projects
AI in action for good
OpenICE
Open-source tracking of ICE detainment statistics for data transparency.
Real Fake News
A platform that tests your ability to spot AI-generated headlines from real ones.
Hubble Diffusion
Fine-tuned Stable Diffusion models generating gorgeous deep space imagery.
Let's connect
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