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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There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
The Bluesky Bubble
This is a relapse, not a fix.
Alex Jones Just Went Somewhere Else
The Infowars founder is already broadcasting his conspiracy theories on a new site.
AI’s Fingerprints Were All Over the Election
But deepfakes and disinformation weren’t the main issues.
Amazon Haul Is an Omen
Welcome to the slop era of online shopping.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
The Great Conspiracy-Theorist Flip-Flop
Elon Musk didn’t “steal” the election.
The Only Thing Worse Than Talking to Joe Rogan
Not talking to him.
Bad News
Legacy media must compete against a choose-your-own-adventure reality.
The Death of Search
AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost in the process.