Jill Lepore
PulseAugur coverage of Jill Lepore — every cluster mentioning Jill Lepore across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
4 day(s) with sentiment data
-
Jill Lepore examines ignored warnings about technology's impact on democracy
Jill Lepore's work explores the historical warnings about the potential negative impacts of technology on liberal society. She questions why these concerns were overlooked despite hopes for an egalitarian digital future…
-
Historian: Silicon Valley's misreading of sci-fi undermines democracy
Historian Jill Lepore argues that Silicon Valley leaders are misinterpreting science fiction, leading them to build an "artificial state" that replaces democratic governance with corporate rule. In her upcoming book, "T…
-
Historian: AI leaders are selling an old fantasy of replacing the nation-state
Historian Jill Lepore argues in her upcoming book, "The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State," that tech companies are increasingly assuming governmental functions, often using grand language to describe their products…
-
Jill Lepore discusses tech and government's impact on democracy on Decoder podcast
Jill Lepore, a historian and author, appeared on the Decoder podcast to discuss the intricate relationship between technology and government. The episode highlighted Lepore's ability to engage deeply with the host's poi…
-
AI 'ghosts' offer comfort to mourners, study finds · 2 sources tracked
A new study suggests that AI chatbots designed to mimic deceased loved ones can provide comfort to mourners, even if the factual accuracy of the AI's responses is imperfect. The research indicates that the emotional res…
-
Historian Jill Lepore: AI Backlash Essential for Future Development
Historian Dr. Jill Lepore argues that public backlash against artificial intelligence is crucial for shaping its future development. She emphasizes that critical examination and public discourse are necessary to guide A…
-
AI Governance: Anthropic, Vatican, OpenAI, and Congress Propose Divergent Paths
Leaders from industry, religion, and government are proposing distinct frameworks for AI governance. Anthropic advocates for accelerated government action on catastrophic AI risks, emphasizing third-party testing and in…