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AI & You

AI & You

wendellsweet7 October 8, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and autonomy. It’s a multidisciplinary field that studies how to optimize AI’s beneficial impact while reducing risks and adverse outcomes ¹.

What is AI?

AI systems work by merging large datasets with intelligent, iterative processing algorithms. This combination allows AI to learn from patterns and features in the analyzed data. AI can automate routine, repetitive, and often tedious tasks, including digital tasks like data collection and physical tasks like warehouse stock-picking and manufacturing processes.

Types of AI

There are several types of AI, including:

Narrow AI (Weak AI): Designed to perform a specific task or a narrow set of tasks, such as voice assistants or recommendation systems.
General AI (Strong AI): Possesses human-level intelligence or even surpasses human intelligence across a wide range of tasks.
Superintelligent AI: A hypothetical form of AI that would surpass human intelligence in all areas.
Reactive Machines: AI systems that only react to specific tasks without storing past experiences.
Limited Memory: AI systems that can use past data to improve future decisions.

Applications of AI

AI has a wide range of applications across various industries and domains, including:

Healthcare: Disease diagnosis, medical imaging analysis, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and patient monitoring.
Finance: Fraud detection, algorithmic trading, and personalized financial advice.
Retail: Personalized recommendations, customer service, and inventory management.
Transportation: Autonomous vehicles, traffic management, and predictive maintenance.
Education: Personalized learning experiences, automated grading, and virtual tutoring.
Manufacturing: Predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain management.

Future of AI

The future of AI holds much promise, with potential advancements in areas like:

Agentic AI: AI systems that can act independently and purposefully, making decisions and taking actions without human intervention.
Generative AI: AI systems that can create new content, such as text, images, music, or video.
Robotics: AI-powered robots that can perform tasks autonomously, revolutionizing industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

Challenges and Risks

While AI offers many benefits, it also poses challenges and risks, including:

Data risks: AI systems rely on large datasets, which can be vulnerable to data poisoning, tampering, and breaches.
Bias and fairness: AI systems can perpetuate biases and discrimination if not designed and trained carefully.
Job displacement: AI may automate certain jobs, potentially displacing workers.

Investment and Adoption

Governments and companies are investing heavily in AI research and development, with the European Union committing $1.1 billion to boost AI adoption in key industries like healthcare, energy, and manufacturing ⁶. The global AI market is expected to grow significantly, with AI projected to add up to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually.

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Boldt Castle in Thousand Islands NY

wendellsweet7 October 8, 2025

Boldt Castle, located on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands region of New York State, is a majestic castle with a romantic and tragic history. The castle was built by George Boldt, a millionaire hotel magnate, as a tribute to his beloved wife, Louise.

History of Boldt Castle

In 1900, George Boldt began constructing the castle as a grand gesture of love for his wife. The castle’s design was inspired by European castles, specifically those along the Rhine River in Germany. Boldt hired the renowned architectural firm G.W. & W.D. Hewitt to design the castle, which would feature 120 rooms, including a grand staircase, beautiful stained glass, and intricate woodwork ¹ ².

The construction of Boldt Castle was a massive undertaking, involving over 300 workers, including stonemasons, carpenters, and artists. The castle’s design was meant to be a testament to Boldt’s love for his wife, with many features incorporating hearts, including the island’s shape, which was blasted to resemble a heart.

The Tragic Story Behind the Unfinished Castle

Tragically, Louise Boldt passed away suddenly in January 1904, just months before the castle’s planned completion. George Boldt was devastated by her death and immediately stopped all construction on the castle. He never returned to Heart Island, leaving the castle abandoned for over 70 years. The castle and its surrounding structures were left to the mercy of the wind, rain, ice, snow, and vandals, causing significant damage.

Restoration and Current State

In 1977, the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired Heart Island and the nearby yacht house for $1, with the agreement that all revenue generated from the castle’s operation would be directed towards restoration. Since then, over $50 million has been spent on restoring and rehabilitating the castle and its surrounding structures. Today, visitors can explore the castle’s grand halls, lush gardens, and hidden nooks, each filled with the echoes of a love story that transcends time ² ¹.

Exploring Boldt Castle

Visitors can access the castle by ferry or tour boat from Alexandria Bay, New York, Clayton, New York, Gananoque, Ontario, Rockport, Ontario, and Ivy Lea, Ontario. The castle is open seasonally from mid-May to mid-October, and guided tours are available. Some of the highlights of the castle include ¹ ³ ²:

The Main Castle: A six-story structure with over 120 rooms, featuring grand staircases, beautiful stained glass, and intricate woodwork.

The Power House: A picturesque building that once housed the castle’s power generators, now featuring exhibits on the history of the castle and its restoration.

The Alster Tower: A whimsical structure designed for entertainment, featuring a bowling alley, billiards room, and stage for performances.

The Gardens and Scenic Views: Beautifully manicured gardens and scenic views of the St. Lawrence River, perfect for relaxation and photography.

The George C. Boldt Yacht House: A historic yacht house located on nearby Wellesley Island, featuring a collection of antique and wooden boats.

Tips for Visiting

Visitors should plan their visit according to the castle’s operating hours and ferry schedules.

The castle is a popular tourist destination, so expect crowds during peak season.

Audio guides and self-guided tours are available, allowing visitors to explore the castle at their own pace.

Don’t miss the stunning views from the castle’s balcony and the beautiful gardens surrounding the castle.

In conclusion, Boldt Castle is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, and romance. Its tragic love story and stunning architecture make it a unique and unforgettable experience. With its beautiful gardens, historic structures, and picturesque surroundings, Boldt Castle is a true gem of the Thousand Islands region .

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New Computer build

wendellsweet7 October 5, 2025

Trying to work up the nerve to start my next big project. I have been buying parts on the Down-Low for a while now. A few years back when China, I don’t know the distributor, dropped what they called an X99 motherboard I wanted one. It had dual 775 sockets and could run two XEON processors. It used up to 32 gb of ram. But, the DELL Workstations had an EATX Motherboard as well that handled two XEONs and 32 GB of ram, so I bought two of those at auction and built David Maxon and I each one.

Meanwhile China goes on. They update the X99 (It is not an official American or INTEL sanctioned motherboard, BTW) to 64 GB, then to LGA 2011 sockets, then to DDR 3, then to DDR 4. I was drooling.

I use an AMD 8 Core on my main machine to do AI work, 3D Modeling and also music, lyrics, etc. and animated ads for books, and book covers, and on and on. It does well with 32 GB of memory and a pair of 730 GT NVidias GT. Yes, mixed, older tech, but it gets the job done and it cost me a few hundred instead of a few thousand dollars.

But I saw the upgrades to the X99 board, a board I thought would get sued out of existence and instead survived. When they added the DDR3 and then the LGA2011 sockets I paid real attention, because that is a far cry from the Xeon 775s to the 2011 Xeon processors. Also, the DDR3 memory is much faster, in fact three times plus. And the memory channels are ten times as many. So, I bought the pieces one by one.
Last night I started see what I have and What I need.

I have an EATX rack case I built when I had the DELL Workstation mounted in there. I built it as an open air case and I spent some time on it, and it is drilled out and ready for an EATX board. Plenty of space for a huge Power supply, long space for a graphics card. The case is thin, 4 1/4″ thick, about 30″ tall and 28″ wide.
I also purchased the X99 Motherboard with the dual LGA2011 sockets, space for 64 GB of DDR at up to 1600 MHZ The max mem is 128 GB, so I can expand. I also bought 32 GB in 4 sticks of DDR3 in 8GB each, and I have 64 GB of DDR3 in 8GB sticks, so I have plenty.

I also have dual 12 core XEON processors.

I have dual CPU coolers with double fans.

I also have a 1 Terabyte SSD m.22 that will go right on the motherboard as it has 2 M.22 slots @ 32 GB sec.
I have also a 1 Terabyte SSD drive.

I have my three Terabyte Sata drive to transfer and my 2 Terabyte drive to transfer.

I have my WIN 10 on an SSD drive already, so I will only have to reactivate everything once I transfer it.
I have a second 2.M.22 drive at a half Terabyte.

I also have a PCIE Graphics card, GEFORCE 970 GTX with 4 gb of DDR5.. I have a matched pair of EAH 5550 cards as well, but they are the CU type and require 4 8 pin power plugs between the pair, so that will allow 4 moni9tors which ever way I go. According to benchmarks I’ve seen the single card will do ten times better than the double cards, and even if I purchased a second 930 card, in SLI they cannot double up the memory like most SLI run cards. A weird design flaw? No idea. So, I will most like go with single 930.

I have a Rocketfish Modular PS.

I purchased 4 120 MM fans and this time I got grills for them. On the old setup I did not have grills as I have no kids and then some kids showed up, and it scared the hell out of me. So, grills this time, and that means full grills.

Wish me luck. I have some specific cables on the way and then I will build it…

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The making of my last video for the Holden Street UTE

wendellsweet7 September 25, 2025

This covers the making of my last video for the Holden Street UTE. I cover making the image I use to create an AI generated video for the model.

I also cover creating the correct files for RS to make the model usable in Rad Sandbox.

I cover assembling the video first in Movie Maker to get the basics done, then in KDENLIVE to add all the extra tracks, sound and video both,

then finishing it up in Movie Maker for the Title and the Credits.

I will show the generation of the opening video in Deep AI an app I use for AI video and have a monthly subscription for. I will show creating the images I need to make the video from in another AI app.

I tried to annotate all of it in a readable form to help you understand. I have just begun using KDEN live, and so I assume that will do the titles and credits but I am used to Movie Maker and so I can do them very fast there. However, the more I use KDEN Live the more I learn and the more I like it, so I bet it won’t be long before I am using it solely.

As for the AI apps I use I have been with DEEP AI for about 4 months or so now and I like it. It is consistent in renders. What does that mean? Well, I have tried others and sometimes it takes a half dozen renders or more to get what I ask the app to do. I mean even simple things. And there are times when I render a dozen times and still don’t get the render I need. So, I switched to Deep AI because all those renders cost credits and credits cost actual money.

Perchance: Perchance is an AI image generator. There are several examples at Perchance you can look at and build your own from. The Cost is zero, and the renders are very good. As I said you can build your own as I did and tweak it as much as you want.

Also, Gemini from Google and META has an AI, also Bing has an AI. These are free to pay. You can get some free image generations and even video generations.

Discussed here:

Disclaimer: I have no affiliations with these products except that I use them. No kickbacks, discounts anything like that. If I like something I say so, if I don’t, I also say so…

Deep AI: https://deepai.org/

Perchance: https://perchance.org/generators

Rad Sandbox R/S: https://wendellsweet.com/rad-sandbox-9-99/

KDEN Live Video Editor: https://kdenlive.org/

Windows Movie Maker 2012: https://archive.org/details/windows-movie-maker-2012_202505

Gemini from Google: https://gemini.google.com/app

Meta AI: https://www.meta.ai/

Check out the video below as I do the work…

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATOMl44leLA

The Sport UTE Model: https://wendellsweet.com/holden-sport-street-ute/