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On AI & water usage, it looks like all US data center usage (not just AI) ranges from 628M gallons a day (counting evaporation from dam reservoirs used for hydro-power) to 200-275M with power but not dam evaporation, to 50M for cooling alone.
So not nothing, but also a lot less than golf courses.
So not nothing, but also a lot less than golf courses.
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On AI & water usage, it looks like all US data center usage (not just AI) ranges from 628M gallons a day (counting evaporation from dam reservoirs used for hydro-power) to 200-275M with power but not dam evaporation, to 50M for cooling alone.
So not nothing, but also a lot less than golf courses.
So not nothing, but also a lot less than golf courses.
A 20/80 rule for AI in education. And what that looked like yesterday in my classroom. [An interesting example of how a teacher is using AI in the classroom.]
aiwaypoints.substack.com/p/a-2080-rul...
aiwaypoints.substack.com/p/a-2080-rul...
A 20/80 rule for AI in education
And what that looked like yesterday in my classroom
aiwaypoints.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A 20/80 rule for AI in education. And what that looked like yesterday in my classroom. [An interesting example of how a teacher is using AI in the classroom.]
aiwaypoints.substack.com/p/a-2080-rul...
aiwaypoints.substack.com/p/a-2080-rul...
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Meta Ray-Ban Display Sells Out As Early Adopters Struggle To Buy https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-ray-ban-display-sold-out-early-adopters-struggle/ #AI #glasses
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Meta Ray-Ban Display Sells Out As Early Adopters Struggle To Buy https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-ray-ban-display-sold-out-early-adopters-struggle/ #AI #glasses
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October 1, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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PayPal's Honey will now with with ChatGPT to find shopping deals.
PayPal's Honey to integrate with ChatGPT and other AIs for shopping assistance | TechCrunch
PayPal's Honey will now with with ChatGPT to find shopping deals.
techcrunch.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
PayPal's Honey will now with with ChatGPT to find shopping deals.
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OpenAI is launching a social app where you can generate deepfakes of you and your friends and obviously nothing will go wrong here at all ever techcrunch.com/2025/09/30/o...
OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model | TechCrunch
The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.
techcrunch.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
OpenAI is launching a social app where you can generate deepfakes of you and your friends and obviously nothing will go wrong here at all ever techcrunch.com/2025/09/30/o...
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The entire structure of how OpenAI presents ChatGPT is deceptive. There’s nothing wrong with having safety precautions but this is basically a magic trick where they are attempting to both foist an experimental language model on consumers and have them humanize it the-decoder.com/chatgpt-quie...
ChatGPT quietly switches to a stricter language model when users submit emotional prompts
OpenAI's ChatGPT automatically switches to a more restrictive language model when users submit emotional or personalized prompts, but users aren't notified when this happens.
the-decoder.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The entire structure of how OpenAI presents ChatGPT is deceptive. There’s nothing wrong with having safety precautions but this is basically a magic trick where they are attempting to both foist an experimental language model on consumers and have them humanize it the-decoder.com/chatgpt-quie...
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out [This is not how copyright works.]
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Exclusive | OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the company notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
www.wsj.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out [This is not how copyright works.]
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Buy it in ChatGPT: Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Protocol
openai.com/index/buy-it...
openai.com/index/buy-it...
Buy it in ChatGPT: Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Protocol
We’re taking first steps toward agentic commerce in ChatGPT with new ways for people, AI agents, and businesses to shop together.
openai.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Buy it in ChatGPT: Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Protocol
openai.com/index/buy-it...
openai.com/index/buy-it...
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Beyond AI Deepfakes & the Uncanny Valley https://nettricegaskins.medium.com/beyond-ai-deepfakes-the-uncanny-valley-4af4c0036561 #AI #deepfakes #history
September 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Beyond AI Deepfakes & the Uncanny Valley https://nettricegaskins.medium.com/beyond-ai-deepfakes-the-uncanny-valley-4af4c0036561 #AI #deepfakes #history
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New from 404 Media: we've closely been following the wave of lawyers getting caught using AI. But now we know why: here 18 lawyers explain why they used AI. They blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.
www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...
www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...
18 Lawyers Caught Using AI Explain Why They Did It
Lawyers blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.
www.404media.co
September 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
New from 404 Media: we've closely been following the wave of lawyers getting caught using AI. But now we know why: here 18 lawyers explain why they used AI. They blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.
www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...
www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...
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Paper: Towards an AI-Augmented Textbook
( arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348 )
( arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348 )
Towards an AI-Augmented Textbook
Textbooks are a cornerstone of education, but they have a fundamental limitation: they are a one-size-fits-all medium. Any new material or alternative representation requires arduous human effort, so ...
arxiv.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Paper: Towards an AI-Augmented Textbook
( arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348 )
( arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348 )
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French filmmaker groups have penned an open letter opposing OpenAI’s plan to debut an AI-generated animated film at Cannes, urging the protection of human-led artistry.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
French Filmmaking Orgs Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature
French creators’ groups oppose OpenAI’s reported plan to debut an AI-generated animated film at Cannes, urging protection of human-led artistry.
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
French filmmaker groups have penned an open letter opposing OpenAI’s plan to debut an AI-generated animated film at Cannes, urging the protection of human-led artistry.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
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Are deepfakes reshaping our news reality? Explore how AI transforms satire and journalism in today’s media landscape#Deepfakeses
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/26/deepfakes-ai-slop-now-part-of-news-cycle-south-park-v-trump
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/26/deepfakes-ai-slop-now-part-of-news-cycle-south-park-v-trump
From South Park v Trump to AI slopaganda: deepfakes are now part of the news cycle, for better and for worse | Anna Broinowski
Deepfakes come with risks that demand urgent regulation. But it is vital their potential as a creative and satirical tool isn’t stifled
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Are deepfakes reshaping our news reality? Explore how AI transforms satire and journalism in today’s media landscape#Deepfakeses
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/26/deepfakes-ai-slop-now-part-of-news-cycle-south-park-v-trump
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/26/deepfakes-ai-slop-now-part-of-news-cycle-south-park-v-trump
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Spotify removed over 75 million tracks deemed 'spammy' in an AI music crackdown. How much do you think AI will change music? #MusicIndustry
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-has-deleted-75m-spammy-tracks-as-it-unveils-new-ai-music-policies/
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-has-deleted-75m-spammy-tracks-as-it-unveils-new-ai-music-policies/
Spotify has deleted 75m+ tracks in âspammyâ AI music crackdown
Spotify introduces a suite of new policies for managing AI generated content on its service
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Spotify removed over 75 million tracks deemed 'spammy' in an AI music crackdown. How much do you think AI will change music? #MusicIndustry
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-has-deleted-75m-spammy-tracks-as-it-unveils-new-ai-music-policies/
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-has-deleted-75m-spammy-tracks-as-it-unveils-new-ai-music-policies/
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A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.
OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs | TechCrunch
A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.
techcrunch.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.
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Replacing humans with AI is harder than it seems.
"The algorithm will see you now"
worksinprogress.co/issue/the-al...
"The algorithm will see you now"
worksinprogress.co/issue/the-al...
The algorithm will see you now - Works in Progress Magazine
Radiology combines digital images, clear benchmarks, and repeatable tasks. But replacing humans with AI is harder than it seems.
worksinprogress.co
September 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Replacing humans with AI is harder than it seems.
"The algorithm will see you now"
worksinprogress.co/issue/the-al...
"The algorithm will see you now"
worksinprogress.co/issue/the-al...
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SOURCES: OpenAI is planning to bring ads to ChatGPT.
Also: In a message to employees, Sam Altman says he wants 250 gigawatts of compute by 2033.
He calls OpenAI's team behind Stargate a "core bet" like research / robotics.
"Doing this right will cost trillions." sources.news/p/openai-ads...
Also: In a message to employees, Sam Altman says he wants 250 gigawatts of compute by 2033.
He calls OpenAI's team behind Stargate a "core bet" like research / robotics.
"Doing this right will cost trillions." sources.news/p/openai-ads...
OpenAI is looking for a head of ads
Fidji Simo is on the hunt for someone to oversee all monetization efforts, including bringing advertising to ChatGPT. Plus: Sam Altman's internal note to employees about Stargate.
sources.news
September 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
SOURCES: OpenAI is planning to bring ads to ChatGPT.
Also: In a message to employees, Sam Altman says he wants 250 gigawatts of compute by 2033.
He calls OpenAI's team behind Stargate a "core bet" like research / robotics.
"Doing this right will cost trillions." sources.news/p/openai-ads...
Also: In a message to employees, Sam Altman says he wants 250 gigawatts of compute by 2033.
He calls OpenAI's team behind Stargate a "core bet" like research / robotics.
"Doing this right will cost trillions." sources.news/p/openai-ads...
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It was inevitable.
ChatGPT-selected stocks beating professional money managers.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
ChatGPT-selected stocks beating professional money managers.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
September 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It was inevitable.
ChatGPT-selected stocks beating professional money managers.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
ChatGPT-selected stocks beating professional money managers.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
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how likely a bond will trade at a given price. HSBC and the US technology giant applied quantum processing to an anonymized set of European bond trading data and found it could significantly enhance the efficiency of the market."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
HSBC Says New Quantum Computing Trial Beat Wall Street Rivals
HSBC Holdings Plc said it’s achieved a world-first breakthrough in deploying quantum computing in financial markets, as a race intensifies among some of Wall Street’s biggest firms to embed the cuttin...
www.bloomberg.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
how likely a bond will trade at a given price. HSBC and the US technology giant applied quantum processing to an anonymized set of European bond trading data and found it could significantly enhance the efficiency of the market."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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UK's new AI tool has recovered nearly £500m lost to fraud in just a year. How do you think AI can further tackle financial crimes?#FraudPreventionn
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd92gpld0go
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd92gpld0go
AI tool used to recover £500m lost to fraud, government says
Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud detection.
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
UK's new AI tool has recovered nearly £500m lost to fraud in just a year. How do you think AI can further tackle financial crimes?#FraudPreventionn
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd92gpld0go
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd92gpld0go
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💥New: ChatGPT is blind to bad science
✍️ @yelusikuata.bsky.social & @mikethelwall.bsky.social
#AcWri #SciComm #ChatGPT #Retractions
✍️ @yelusikuata.bsky.social & @mikethelwall.bsky.social
#AcWri #SciComm #ChatGPT #Retractions
ChatGPT is blind to bad science - Impact of Social Sciences
A new study finds ChatGPT fails to take into account retraction notices across a wide range of research.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
💥New: ChatGPT is blind to bad science
✍️ @yelusikuata.bsky.social & @mikethelwall.bsky.social
#AcWri #SciComm #ChatGPT #Retractions
✍️ @yelusikuata.bsky.social & @mikethelwall.bsky.social
#AcWri #SciComm #ChatGPT #Retractions
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