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# tech    

why you almost certainly don't need to be a part of the a.i. revolution

Not everyone needs a "pivot to AI." Far more often than not, off the shelf models are all your company needs, and even that might be overkill.
why you almost certainly don't need to be a part of the a.i. revolution

# tech    

does a.i. really have a theory of mind?

A group of researchers claims chat bots have as good of a grasp of others' moods and reasoning as we do. But there's an oversight that could render these findings moot...
does a.i. really have a theory of mind?

# longform    

the madness of king altman: how ai became the god of silicon valley

However bizarre you think Silicon Valley's sudden obsession with AI, I assure you, its roots are way weirder than that, and so are the plans for an "AI-powered" future.
the madness of king altman: how ai became the god of silicon valley

# tech    

how ai is battling one of our worst, least talked about global crises

Bacteria are rapidly evolving resistance to more, and higher doses of our most reliable antibiotics, but AI can help us avoid a catastrophe.
how ai is battling one of our worst, least talked about global crises

# health    

how chat bots can help you with your health

Turns out having an AI assistant give you gentle nudges throughout the day can result in minor, but notable, and long term health improvements.
how chat bots can help you with your health

# tech    

why chat bots seem to give better advice than miss manners and dear abby

A new study found the people prefer ChatGPT's self-help advice more than that of professional columnists. Now they want to know why this is the case.
why chat bots seem to give better advice than miss manners and dear abby

# tech    

rise and grind is dead. and a.i. killed it.

Hustle culture is entering its twilight moments thanks to public disgust and the rise of AI that can do almost all the grinding for you.
rise and grind is dead. and a.i. killed it.

# tech    

marc andreessen's i have a demand speech

After losing his shirt, pants, and boxers in crypto investments, the head of a16z is re-committing to the Nerd Rapture, and commanding that you join him.
marc andreessen's i have a demand speech

# tech    

no, the software apocalypse isn't coming

Journalists are now penning dire warnings for programmers as AI learns to code. But their job obituaries show just how little they understand what's next.
no, the software apocalypse isn't coming

# tech    

why people are starting to rightfully fear a.i.

Opinions polls show that a lot of people want AI development to slow down and governments to step in. And they have really good reasons for their caution.
why people are starting to rightfully fear a.i.

# sex    

lonely people are turning to a.i. partners, and the experts are concerned

Unable to find human companionship, many around the world are building their own perfect partners in the form of an app, to the horror of psychologists.
lonely people are turning to a.i. partners, and the experts are concerned

# tech    

scientists can now read your thoughts. well, sort of...

New technology allows computers and fMRI machines to decode what you're thinking as a stream of text. It sounds creepy, but it could save lives.
scientists can now read your thoughts. well, sort of...

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ok, who unplugged the matrix?

In case of robotic overlords, be sure to unplug them. Although you might not actually have to...
ok, who unplugged the matrix?

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