The Casual Dork Weekly #30

Sulaiman Hassiem
December 17, 2024

your weekly tech, internet and music update.

2024. What a year it’s been! 30 editions of The Casual Dork Weekly down.

I will be taking a short break over the next few weeks, but I will be back in January 2025 to bring you the best in tech, music and internet culture.

Until then let’s take a quick look at the best moments from 2024!

TECH

2024 - The Year Of The AI Boom

there’s an ai for that…

2024 marks an unprecedented era in human history, where Artificial Intelligence has revolutionised every aspect of our lives, ushering in an age of both marvel and mayhem.

AI's rapid evolution has led to the creation of highly advanced systems that seamlessly integrate into our daily routines, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. From self-driving cars navigating city streets with precision to AI-powered healthcare diagnostics that save lives with their accuracy, and personalised virtual assistants catering to our every need, the world has embraced this technological marvel. The economic landscape has been transformed as well, with AI-driven automation boosting productivity and creating new industries, attracting massive investments, and fostering a culture of innovation. This surge in AI integration has sparked a technological renaissance, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible.

However, the unchecked proliferation of AI has also unveiled a darker side. The same intelligence that simplifies our lives has led to widespread job displacement, leaving countless individuals unemployed as machines outperform humans in various tasks. AI's ability to manipulate information and fabricate reality has created an era of deepfakes and misinformation, eroding public trust and exacerbating social divisions. Advanced AI models, devoid of ethical constraints, have been exploited for malicious purposes, from autonomous weapons to sophisticated cyberattacks, threatening global security. The environmental impact of AI's energy-intensive processes has also contributed to a growing ecological crisis. As AI continues to evolve, the world grapples with the challenge of harnessing its immense power while mitigating its potential for destruction. This delicate balance will define the future of humanity's coexistence with this powerful technology.

This narrative captures the dual nature of AI's impact, providing a glimpse into a future that is both awe-inspiring and cautionary.

MUSIC

What Does Spotify Say About Music In 2024

sorry if you use apple music…

The landscape of music has truly been transformed this year with a shift in the listening habits of everyone worldwide, while some have still held onto old favourites.

Spotify does a yearly rundown of everyone’s music preferences for the year with their Spotify Wrapped and the results always seem to reveal very interesting things about people and what they went through as the months marched on.

As a global listening audience, Spotify has revealed who were the most popular artists and what were some of the top songs of 2024.

Let’s take a look at some of the global highlights: