1 Google’s AI search software may upend the web
Publishers specifically concern it may take a sledgehammer to their site visitors. (WSJ $)
+ OpenAI is partnering with a significant writer. (The Guardian)
+ Chatbots may at some point exchange search engines like google. Right here’s why that’s a horrible thought. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
2 Tesla has to replace practically all 2 million of its automobiles within the US
To handle a defect within the autopilot system. (The Verge)
+ Right here’s what to do when you’re affected. (WP $)
3 What it is advisable to find out about plastic air pollution
One truth stands out: the US produces extra plastic waste than some other nation. (one5c)
+ Suppose that your plastic is being recycled? Suppose once more. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
4 What’s the purpose of Meta’s good glasses? 👓
Regardless of all of the money and time thrown at them, they nonetheless lack a killer app. (NYT $)
+ Why Fb is utilizing Ray-Ban to stake a declare on our faces. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
5 Amazon is below rising stress
If tons of its merchandise come from China anyway, why not purchase from its Chinese language rivals? (The Atlantic $)
+ The counterfeit lawsuits that scoop up a whole bunch of Chinese language Amazon sellers without delay. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
6 Apple may signal X’s demise warrant
Quickly it may turn into such a poisonous platform it violates Apple’s requirements, triggering a removing from its app retailer. (Bloomberg $)
+ X’s advert income reportedly fell by $1.5 billion this yr. (Ars Technica)
7 Why weight reduction medication are so important
Their affect will ripple throughout our societies over the approaching years. (New Yorker $)
+ Weight-loss injections have taken over the web. However what does this imply for individuals IRL? (MIT Know-how Assessment)
8 How a lot time ought to we spend on our telephones at Christmas? 🎄📱
I’d say that it actually will depend on how bearable your loved ones is. (Wired $)
+ There nonetheless isn’t a lot proof to again up claims that social media is dangerous for teenagers. (NBC)
9 AI astrology is getting out of hand
It’s all enjoyable and video games till it begins instructing individuals to ditch issues they discover wholesome and helpful. (The Atlantic $)
10 Taylor Swift followers actually rocked the Earth
Folks danced so enthusiastically at her gig in Seattle that it was picked up by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Community. (The Economist $)
Quote of the day
—Proper-wing US podcaster Tim Pool expresses his annoyance at the truth that Elon Musk’s ‘anti-woke’ AI chatbot appears to precise simply as left-leaning views as any of its rivals.
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