Dan Nosowitz on the obsession with a mechanical toy invented 40 years ago–"simple in theory, it can be tremendously complex to conquer" — and Google's obsession with it in particular.
The fascination of Rubik's cube
Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins
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Imagine trying to crack a language where every "word" is a complex pattern of clicks, whistles, and burst pulses. That's what Google's DolphinGemma AI model is tackling, running on waterproofed… READ THE REST
Don't say "hmm" during a job interview — it's a sign you are cheating with AI
A 21-year-old Columbia University student has turned interview cheating into a lucrative business. Chungin "Roy" Lee's company, Interview Coder, helps software engineers use AI to ace technical interviews at companies… READ THE REST
Google on Jewish dietary rules: "depends on the religion of the cow"
If only Google had followed Jewish dietary laws regarding butchering search. These AI results are precisely the reason no one wants AI search summaries. They do raise the question of… READ THE REST
You're not too busy to read, you're just not reading the right way
TL;DR: Lifetime access to Headway Premium is $59.99 through April 27 — over 1,500 nonfiction book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes. We all like to pretend we'll finally… READ THE REST
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Unbelievable: Classic MacBook with Intel chip now under $200
TL;DR: Score a classic MacBook Air for under $200 with this exclusive deal. Don't overspend on a new laptop when refurbished MacBooks are available with all the power and quality design you know… READ THE REST
