AI’s Next Frontier: People Skills
Imagine a chatbot that actually knows how to talk to you.
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The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities
It involves 4chan, of all places.
Is Schoolwork Optional Now?
Education is on the verge of becoming fully automated.
Claude Mythos Is Everyone’s Problem
What happens when AI can hack everything?
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Generative AI’s iPhone Moment
Google’s long-awaited Gemini model shows that the technology is losing its magic.
The Simple, Ancient Idea That Can Replace Concrete Walls
The energy intensity of concrete is an intractable climate problem. What about using stone instead?
Admit It, the Cybertruck Is Awesome
The world needs weirder EVs.
One Year In, ChatGPT’s Legacy Is Clear
The technology is less important than the ideas it represents.
Spotify Doesn’t Know Who You Are
It’s okay if you’ve listened to Steely Dan 42,031 times this year. Really.
Why Won’t OpenAI Say What the Q* Algorithm Is?
Supposed AI breakthroughs are frequently veiled in secrecy, hindering scientific consensus.
Watching a Line Cook Flip Eggs for Six Hours
TikTok has become a home to people broadcasting themselves live at work. Viewers are captivated.
The Money Always Wins
Sam Altman has retaken the throne at OpenAI.
OpenAI’s Chief Scientist Made a Tragic Miscalculation
What was Ilya Sutskever thinking when he tried to overthrow Sam Altman?
It’s Too Easy to Buy Stuff You Don’t Want
Online shopping is too fast for good decisions.