[–] [S] 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Thanks for your advice. > There are not countless ways to use AI when writing, there are three ways.

Use AI to quickly research spellings and grammar, but write the text yourself. Write the text in English and have the AI correct the grammar and spellings Write the text in your native language and have AI translate it all. To me the post read as if OP used the second or possibly the third method above, meaning that she didn’t fix the grammar and spelling herself, missing out on a learning opportunity.

I am not against using AI as an assistant as described in point 1 above, but the other two replaces too much of the personality of the text and takes away too much learning from OP.

She is obviously free to use whatever method she prefers, my only comment was that using method 2 or 3 doesn’t really help her learning English.

Though to be fair, she may have meant that she used AI to help her communicate better in English, and doesn’t care too much about a learning opportunity, that is obviously also perfectly fine, it is her choice after all.

@OP I am sorry if I came off as brash and pedantic, I am anti AI, I make no secret about it, as long as you realize that you will learn more from your mistakes than from an AI correcting them automatically, then please use whatever tool you want.

I apologize if I made you put off from using the Feddiverse with my comment.

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    I had a strange experience at the swimming pool today.

    When I walked into the women’s locker room, I saw two female staff trying to unclog a drain using some tools and guidance from AI. My first thought was that maybe management was trying to save costs by having staff handle everything themselves.

    But then I paused and realized that might have been a bit narrow-minded.

    I suddenly remembered something from last year — at the exact same place, a male plumber had to come into the women’s locker room to fix a similar problem. I remember feeling uncomfortable at the time, especially since there was no prior notice.

    That’s when my perspective shifted.

    Sometimes “AI + do-it-all staff” isn’t really about efficiency — it’s about working within real-world constraints. In some situations, there simply aren’t better options.

    That said… after I finished swimming, the drain was still clogged.

    AI is powerful, but in the end, some problems still need experienced hands to solve.

    [–] [S] 0 points 9 months ago

    Thanks for your comment! You’re right that lead-acid and lithium batteries are less polluting due to their rechargeability. Regarding the shelf life, you’re correct that all batteries last longer if their electrolyte is kept separate.You look like a battery expert.jajaja

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    Thanks for the feedback! You make a great point about the advantages of lead acid and lithium iron phosphate.

    That said, the appeal of aluminum-air lies in its safety, zero pollution, and extremely long shelf life (20+ years). It’s designed for specific use cases, especially where weight and recharging are less of a concern, like in emergency scenarios or remote locations where long-term storage matters more.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 9 months ago (4 children)

    I agree with your points regarding some of the current limitations of aluminum-air batteries. However, I believe they still offer great potential, especially for emergency power and off-grid applications. As you mentioned, the single-use nature is a concern, but it’s important to note that while the aluminum anode is consumed, the air electrode remains intact and can be reused, which makes the battery more sustainable over time. So, while the aluminum needs to be replaced, it’s not as wasteful as it might seem at first glance.

    Regarding the electrolyte, yes, it needs to be added before use, but this process is quite simple and quick. For emergency use, it’s actually very convenient, and I don’t think most users will find it cumbersome. For applications like vehicles, as you mentioned, replacing the battery at a station could be faster than recharging an EV, and the light weight and high energy density are significant advantages in such situations.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 9 months ago (6 children)

    Thanks for the input! You’re absolutely right — aluminum-air batteries have limitations, like being non-rechargeable and producing aluminum hydroxide as a by-product, which can be a challenge for processing. That’s one of the reasons I love the innovation happening in the battery space, as there are always trade-offs with different technologies.

    However, aluminum-air batteries still have great potential for emergency power and off-grid applications, where long-term rechargeability isn’t a primary concern. They’re lightweight, environmentally friendly, and great for scenarios where power is needed for a short period, like during power outages or in remote locations.> I did some googling and aluminum air seems to have the huge problem of being non rechargeable and leaving a hard to process by-product of aluminum hydroxide.

    I’ve wanted to make/buy a Nickel Iron (Edison battery) for years. They are practically infinitely rechargeable. The only downside is size and weight. They don’t get any investments because it’s only good for home power and infinite lifespan is bad for business.

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    Hi everyone! I’ve been diving into alternative, off-grid energy solutions, and I thought I’d share two interesting concepts: Aluminum-Air Batteries and Saltwater Lamps.

    Aluminum-Air Batteries are lightweight, long-lasting, and provide eco-friendly backup power, perfect for small-scale renewable systems. The great thing is they don’t require complicated infrastructure, just the battery and an electrolyte.

    Saltwater Lamps are a simple, sustainable lighting solution that uses just saltwater to power up a lamp. They’re great for off-grid homes or emergency lighting.

    Both of these solutions are incredibly easy to implement, and they could fit right into the DIY renewable energy systems many of you are working on. Anyone here experimented with similar systems or ideas? I’d love to hear how you’re using them or improving on them!

    Let’s chat about integrating these into home energy setups!

    [–] [S] 5 points 10 months ago

    Agreed — that’s the core issue. Aluminum-air doesn’t fit the mental model people have of a “battery” since it isn’t rechargeable in the conventional sense. Once you require anode replacement or external recycling, it stops competing with AA or Li-ion on convenience.

    From what I’ve read, the hybrid demos weren’t true recharging but more of a fuel-cycle approach using aluminum as a consumable. That makes it fundamentally different.

    That said, I’m not sure it needs to replace AA or Li-ion to be useful. Do you think there’s still room for technologies like this in niche or emergency scenarios where shelf life and energy density matter more than rechargeability?

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    Aluminum-air batteries have existed for decades and offer very high theoretical energy density, yet they never became mainstream like lithium-ion.

    From what I can tell, practical issues such as electrolyte handling, consumable aluminum anodes, maintenance, and logistics seem to outweigh the benefits. They occasionally appear in niche or emergency use cases, but never at scale.

    I’m curious what people here think: was aluminum-air always a dead end for consumer energy, or is it one of those technologies that only makes sense in very specific scenarios?

    [–] 4 points 11 months ago

    Fusion power will probably go the boring “heat → turbine” route for giant power plants.

    Ironically, the things that are most useful in real life tend to be much simpler — basic chemistry, easy to use, and they don’t care if the grid is down.

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