Like a Ragged Prayer
Some interesting stuff from Alexandra Alter on how AI is disrupting the romance novel industry.
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Typing Code and Punching Cards
If typing code for money goes the way of punch cards, how do we ensure that code is correct?
The Jevons Paradox and the Kindle Web Proxy
When solving problems becomes almost free, more problems get solved. I built a silly little app last night that nobody else would ever build, and that's sort of the point.
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The challenges of mastering LLMs, and their role as cyborg enhancement
Simon Willison was a guest on Logan Kilpatrick's Google podcast. Topics covered: AI as a 'cyborg enhancement', the non-intuitive challenges of mastering LLM use, and the legitimate need for uncensored language models in fields like journalism.
Is Psychology or Politics Behind Project Failures?
How Big Things Get Done (Ch2): Exploring the forces that drive us to think fast and act slow
How AI is making its way into Government
Exploring AI's role in government: from sanctioned projects to unapproved staff use, and its creeping integration into everyday tools.
Does OpenAI's loss on ChatGPT Pro mean they're doomed?
I don't think so. 🤷
Think Slow, Act Fast: The Paradox of Project Planning
How Big Things Get Done (ch1)
Two AI things from Kent Hendricks' annual 'Things I learned' blog
impact on jobs and carbon emissions...