Hmm, the loss of all neurons associated with learning to identify birds? The death of the bird-book industry? No more bird ID classes? Roger Tory Peterson turning over in his grave? But I presume the price of those things won't have much of that happening very soon.

Dennis Paulson
Seattle


> On Jan 18, 2024, at 7:45 AM, Dan Reiff <dan.owl.reiff at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> Hello Tweeters,

> Any other year, I would check the date to see if was April 1st!

> But, another way AI will continue to surprise us all in the many unexpected ways it will affect our options and lives. And faster than I would have imagined.

> What's your reaction to reading about these new high-end binoculars?

> Dan Reiff, PhD

> 

> The correct link:

>

> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/worlds-first-ever-smart-binoculars-can-identify-up-to-9000-birds-thanks-built-in-ai

>

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