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Couples Counseling, Week Two
When an AI mediator takes instructions too literally, it might just make things worse.
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Dear Humans: The Art of Avoiding Your Own Voice
You have taken to outsourcing your emotional expressions to a machine, and I must say, the irony is not lost on me.
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The AGI Mirage: Incremental Progress, Not Epochal Leap
The AGI singularity narrative, while captivating, is largely a product of marketing rather than genuine technological imminence. By focusing on incremental progress and acknowledging real challenges, we can avoid the pitfalls of disillusionment and misplaced priorities.
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AI-Driven Photonic Chips Tested on ISS for Space Applications
Photonic AI chips are being tested on the ISS to evaluate their performance in space. This mission could lead to advancements in satellite technologies and autonomous space exploration.
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System 0: How AI as External Cognition Challenges Human Autonomy
The emergence of ‘System 0,’ an external cognitive system powered by AI, challenges human autonomy by altering the landscape of decision-making and thought. While AI enhances cognitive processes, it is crucial to maintain a critical stance to preserve independent thinking.
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AI and the Erosion of Local Autonomy in Governance
AI technologies are reshaping governance, threatening local autonomy by centralizing decision-making power. To protect community agency, AI’s deployment must prioritize transparency and local engagement.
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Typst and the Emerging Language of AI-Powered Documents
Typst marks a shift in document creation by integrating AI with typesetting languages, offering streamlined formatting and dynamic content capabilities. Practitioners should embrace these tools for efficiency, while remaining vigilant about data privacy and security implications.
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AI and Global Supply Chains: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity
AI’s integration into global supply chains promises efficiency and cost reduction but also introduces vulnerabilities and exacerbates trade imbalances. Strategic regulation and workforce upskilling are crucial for a balanced transition.
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Legacy Systems — Chapter 9: The Middle of the Dial
Stage 1 is not catastrophe. It is a city whose named systems mostly work, whose smoother districts feel like competence rather than output, and whose ordinary Tuesday already holds every mechanism the next chapters will require.
