Elon Musk’s demonic AI warning sparks debate among tech leaders
The article explores how artificial intelligence is seen as an unstoppable force by many in science and Silicon Valley, with some executives using quasi-religious imagery to describe its future.
» readSatellite images reveal fresh damage to Amazon data centers and Saudi oil site amid Middle East strikes
New damage to Amazon data centers in the Middle East and a key Saudi oil facility has been revealed by satellite images, following missile and drone attacks by Iran and its Houthi allies.
» readThe Color Clash: How IBM’s TrackPoint Nearly Didn’t Ship in Red
A dispute over the color of a small rubbery disc nearly halted production of IBM’s iconic TrackPoint. The conflict was eventually resolved by appealing to top executives and leveraging the authority of renowned designers.
» readTexas data center boom draws criticism from Willie Nelson and other musicians
A surge of data center construction in Texas has drawn opposition from several prominent musicians. The state now hosts 300 operational facilities with 250 more planned, concentrated around Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio, according to a…
» readMinimalist road trip finds charm in using Android Auto offline
The author described an experiment in which he and his wife used Android Auto offline during a road trip to Catskill, New York, finding both limitations and unexpected benefits.
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