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Philosopher Sven Nyholm on reclaiming achievement from the machines.
AI will shape the future of work, but human leadership will decide whether that future is good — and happiness should be the touchstone.
AI may be rewriting “how” we work — but not “why” we work. And this has profound implications for leadership.
AI “eval” outfit Mercor is one of the fastest growing companies in history. But will their rocket run out of fuel? Big Think investigates.
In “Rewiring Democracy,” Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders explore how AI could strengthen democracy or undermine it.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
"We are racing towards a new era in which we outsource cognitive abilities that are central to our identity as thinking beings," writes computer scientist Louis Rosenberg.
"Nobody expects a computer simulation of a hurricane to generate real wind and real rain," writes neuroscientist Anil Seth.
By looking outside the current wave of hype, we can create a framework for weighing up the practical impact of AI on any business.
The first in a series of short stories by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author that inspired the cult hit "Pantheon."
"Ultimately, the choice rests with each individual: whether to take the convenient route of allowing AI to handle our critical thinking, or to preserve this essential cognitive process for ourselves."
An approach based on collaboration and empathy can place “connection with people” at the heart of AI’s purpose.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
"Personhood" credentials could cleanse the internet of bots — but are the costs worth it?
The Wharton School professor — and author of Co-Intelligence — outlines ways we can tap into the AI advantage safely and effectively.
AI has become a black box in more ways than one.
When AI eats its own product, it gets sick.
Nestor Maslej, research manager at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI), talks us through key findings in the 2024 AI Index Report.
The mindless implementation of AI tools can come at a cost for our teams. Here are some red flags and solutions.
The preservation and celebration of life, and not greed, should be our primary decision-making value.
Ethan Mollick, associate professor at the Wharton School, explains why we have to crack the machine-buddy problem.
Police forces are choosing humans over algorithms to make some identifications.
Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman just invested $100 million into the company.
The problem with today’s AI isn’t it thinking for itself; it’s the tech telling humans whatever we want to hear.
Humanity is never fully in control of its creations. This lesson from Mary Shelley has remained relevant for over 200 years.
John Templeton Foundation
It could lead to earlier diagnoses, better treatment, and fewer deaths from pancreatic cancer, which kills 88% of patients within five years.
Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
John Templeton Foundation
Nobody actually knows what will come of AI. But we can console ourselves with the knowledge that nobody has ever really known anything about the future.
From cosmetic procedures to heart operations, the introduction of AI will create an ethical minefield.