Automation

Automation

An open magazine displays a snapshot of AI efficiency: on the left page, a person types diligently on a laptop, while the right page showcases an abstract blue and white digital design, symbolizing the seamless integration of technology and human creativity.
Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo outlines the key areas where AI continues to reshape the labor landscape.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
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And can we run the grid of the future without AI?
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“We can build AI scientists that are better than we are… these systems can be superhuman,” says the FutureHouse co-founder.
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AI software is rapidly accelerating chip design, potentially leveling up the speed of innovation across the economy.
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A prolonged strike could cost the economy between $500 million to $4.5 billion per day.
An open book reveals binary code on the left page, symbolizing AI's complexity, while a silhouette of a person balancing on a tightrope graces the right, bridging precision and creativity in harmony.
Oxford professor of ethics, John Tasioulas, thinks we should consider the loss of opportunity for “striving and succeeding” that AI is likely to bring.
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The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
An open book reveals three wrenches on the left page and a dancer balancing gracefully on the right, set against a green background, embodying a skills-powered future where craftsmanship and artistry unite.
College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.
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Hackers are in an arms race with cyber defenders. Will AI tip the balance?
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Why the road to self-driving vehicles is paved with smarter “dumb” cars.
A silhouette of an archer centaur stands poised over a background of binary code, symbolizing the rise of more AI jobs.
Evidence shows that “centaurs” — human–AI teaming — produce better performance than either people or software can achieve alone.
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Biological evolution in humans has slowed. Can AI, culture wars, and modern tech explain why?
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Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you think.
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Vijay Tella — CEO of enterprise orchestration unicorn Workato — joins Big Think Business for an exploration of our “agentic” future.
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In new business use cases where AI is the default, the potential results are phenomenal — but humans should play a key strategic role.
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While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.
Krishna is framed by two speech bubbles, set against a textured yellow and blue background, symbolizing the integration of new wave chatbots.
Our relationship with chatbots is undergoing a sea change — here’s how the transformation will most affect you and your team.
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The military is courting tech startups to help it win the AI arms race.
A person vacuuming a blue carpet at the AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK on November 1-2, 2023, where discussions on agentic AI took center stage.
A golden new era of business is within our reach — provided that we harness AI's potential while mitigating the risks.
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Generative AI is arriving fast — both overtly and covertly — and without solid L&D guidance leaders and teams will be hobbled, argues Matt Beane.
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Freethink asks three different kinds of experts to answer this question.
A person wearing glasses and a denim jacket works on a laptop at a table in a cafe. Several other individuals, including both humans and AI enthusiasts, are seated and engaged in different activities in the background.
The major transformation in the where of modern workplaces is about to collide with a transformation in who is doing that work.
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Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
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Ethan Mollick, associate professor at the Wharton School, explains why we have to crack the machine-buddy problem.
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Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman just invested $100 million into the company.
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Meta and NYU’s robot can navigate and clean rooms it’s never seen before.
A photo of a machine in a factory capturing the essence of AI work.
How will we actually feel when the things we do with care are suddenly dealt with in seconds by AI? Here’s a preliminary plan.
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Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank explains how he successfully embraced and deployed AI.