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A new report from Microsoft indicates that AI adoption is widespread across the United States, extending beyond traditional tech hubs to include "normal people" and professionals like lawyers. The study, which mapped AI user share by state and county, revealed surprising leaders, with Texas ranking fourth nationally, surpassing California. This suggests a broader demographic and economic realignment, with growing AI entrepreneurship in areas like Austin, Texas. The report also highlighted a significant digital divide, showing much lower AI usage in rural counties compared to metropolitan areas, even after accounting for demographic factors. AI

Jake Weber, a designer and engineer, developed Printernet, a project that transforms online articles into physical, bound print editions. Initially a manual process, Weber integrated Replit's platform and AI tools to automate article curation, formatting, and order fulfillment. This integration significantly reduced the time required to produce each print issue, enabling Printernet to scale and reach a broader audience. AI