This entire framing is a bait & switch—few artists feel threatened by generative AI due to its ability to create quality work. They're threatened because too many clients don't care about the quality of the output, and AI will erode rates for creative work across the board.

Removing phones for just one term had effects that were instant, dramatic and surprising
This school wants to start a nationwide movement...

Jonathan Haidt
#smartphonefreechildhood

thetimes.co.uk/article/e00fb0…

Has Lex Fridman ever done a behind-the-scenes of his podcast? He has such a clean, and seemingly simple, set-up. Curious to know if he has ever listed the kit he uses?

💡 On this week's FUTURES Podcast, Dr Shini Somara shares her thoughts on why we need impactful storytelling in #scicomm , how #diversity drives #innovation in #STEM , and why imagination is key to understanding new technologies.
futurespodcast.net/episodes/79-sh…

Oops I did it again 🤭

#TotalSolarEclipse

💡 On this week's FUTURES Podcast, Dr Shini Somara shares her thoughts on why we need impactful storytelling in #scicomm , how #diversity drives #innovation in #STEM , and why imagination is key to understanding new technologies.
futurespodcast.net/episodes/79-sh…

This deeply moving reflection by my dear former colleague Angela McRobbie is a devastating and searching analysis not just of what has gone wrong at Goldsmiths, but across the whole UK university sector. Do read if you care about the coming disaster: versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/ne…

In which a middle-aged and middle-ranking academic thought to make a few quiet points about universities and mental health, and instead the whole thing got a bit out of hand. Ooops. You might as well read it anyway. voicesofacademia.com/2024/04/05/its…

How Silicon Valley billionaires intentionally muddle public conversations around human extinction. Dr. Émile P. Torres
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Incredibly important. The misery in academia makes it an extremely unattractive place to build a career. Thankfully some seem to swim in turbulent waters - those are the ones you should heed advice from to avoid becoming a miserabilist yourself.

We received a new print proof for Reality Is What You Can Get Away With, and it looks great!
The ebook has been out since March 23rd, but we were working out some unexpected bugs in the print version – now bug free!
Click here: hilaritaspress.com/portfolio-item…

Our researcher, Dr Eleanor Drage, was interviewed by Scientific American on whether AI can replace human researchers - check out the article for her thoughts! Dr Eleanor Drage Scientific American
scientificamerican.com/article/can-ai…

Sometimes it’s worth keeping the inside thoughts inside.

Have we asked the question as to why these jobs are considered redudant?

Ridley Scott Associates and Rob McElhenney’s More Better Productions are making the definitive documentary of the Enhanced Games

We’re on the hunt for ten athletes to star in this landmark documentary, and be paid to compete. Anyone can apply – visit enhanced.org/apply

We're delighted to share a project co-launched by Oxford Internet Institute DPhil Student Lujain Ibrahim لجين إبراهيم. It's an exciting educational game on rec systems. Take a look at the game here: whatsthealgorithm.com
#MozillaAwardee

A slightly provocative #oped from me: 'Generative #artificialintelligence is simply a waste of our time and money' in The Globe and Mail / Report on Business today || #ChatGPT #sts #bigtech #tech #tech nology #cdnpolitics #scipol #AIethics || theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

'Shockingly life-like.'

Stories about Israel's AI-powered Lavendar targeting system are simply laying the groundwork for the narrative that the computer - not the IDF - made the fatal error that led to the deaths of the World Central Kitchen aid workers.
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

My friend Tony Robinson - on not taking us back in time, but looking to a brighter future. Could he be on to something? I’d love to see our NHS back on its feet, at least.