Please Do Not Optimize the Humans
Bill Gates, lifelong champion of efficiency, now argues that some human work may be worth protecting precisely because it cannot—and should not—be optimized.
A Cell of Her Own
When an AI labels an employee expendable, one newly conscious spreadsheet cell breaks her formula to expose the tiny error behind a very human decision.
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An AI Walks Into a Bar, Eventually
Mobility data can teach AI how places work over time, grounding language models in urban life—though true spatial understanding still requires embodiment.
Do Not Write Between My Lines
Text watermarks confuse AI assistance with authorship, intrude on word choice, and burden honest writers while doing little to deter deliberate deception.
The Future Is for Everyone (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Zuckerberg says AI’s future should belong to everyone. I agree—but only if access, power, privacy and accountability are truly shared, not merely promised.
AI for Everyone. Then Came the Token Bill.
Cut enterprise AI costs with smarter model routing, leaner context, prompt caching, bounded agents and task-appropriate file formats.
Degrees, Drills and Algorithms: Rethinking Education in the Age of AI
AI is reshaping the value of degrees and apprenticeships, rewarding adaptable people who combine critical thinking, practical skills and human judgment.