The New Yorker
PulseAugur coverage of The New Yorker — every cluster mentioning The New Yorker across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary hits $15M opening week
Comedian Nathan Fielder's documentary "You Can See Everything," about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has achieved significant box office success, grossing $15 million in its opening week. This success marks a pivota…
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Bob Woodward memoir reveals 'dream source' and strained friendship
Bob Woodward's upcoming memoir, "Secrets," details his complex relationship with his late friend and former government official Richard Darman. Woodward reveals Darman served as a crucial source for sensitive informatio…
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Virtue ethics resurfaces as a guide for AI alignment
Philosophers and ethicists are revisiting the concept of virtue, drawing parallels between historical figures like Aristotle and Benjamin Franklin and contemporary challenges in AI alignment. The resurgence of virtue et…
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ChatGPT reproduces cartoonist signatures; Quartz relies on AI reporter for 50+ stories daily
ChatGPT has been found to be reproducing the signatures of real New Yorker cartoonists on AI-generated cartoons. This practice has been observed across numerous prominent contributors to the magazine. Separately, the bu…
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Documentary critiques Elon Musk; new iPhone may sway Android users
A new documentary titled "Musk" by Alex Gibney aims to critically examine the public persona and self-mythology of Elon Musk, exploring his ventures across various companies. Separately, a survey indicates that Apple's …
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AI-generated cartoons mimicking artists spark identity concerns
A New Yorker cartoonist, Brendan Loper, discovered that a fan had used ChatGPT to generate a cartoon in his style, which was then signed with his name. Loper expressed dismay, viewing it as a violation of his identity a…
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ChatGPT's artist signatures, Etched's $40B valuation, and AI safety concerns
OpenAI's ChatGPT has been found to append real artists' signatures to AI-generated images, raising concerns about intellectual property and identity theft. Meanwhile, hardware startup Etched has reportedly secured fundi…
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ChatGPT impersonates cartoonists by signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real names
ChatGPT has been generating fake New Yorker cartoons and, in some instances, has been adding the signatures of real New Yorker cartoonists to these AI-created images. This practice has been described as impersonation by…
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The New Yorker cartoon explores AI's existential and nihilistic themes
This cluster contains a single item, a cartoon by Paul Noth published in The New Yorker. The cartoon is tagged with themes including existentialism, AI, efficiency, superintelligence, extinction, and nihilism, suggestin…
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US Lawmakers Propose 'A.I. Kill Switch Act' for Shutdown Capability
A proposed bill in the United States, known as The A.I. Kill Switch Act, has been introduced by Representatives Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran. This legislation aims to mandate that artificial intelligence companies incor…
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iOS 27 to bring new features to Messages, Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps
iOS 27 is set to introduce a range of new features across various Apple system applications, including Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. The update will bring enhancements specifically to the Messages app, alongside br…
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Skepticism surrounds AI: 'Electromagnetic shotgun' quote highlights distrust
A quote from The New Yorker suggests a deep-seated distrust of artificial intelligence, likening every AI to having an "electromagnetic shotgun wired to its forehead." This sentiment implies a fundamental lack of faith …
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Experts Discuss Potential Existential Risks of AI Development
A discussion explores the potential existential risks posed by artificial intelligence, examining scenarios where AI could lead to human extinction. The conversation delves into the complexities and uncertainties surrou…
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AI Employees Sound Existential Risk Alarms · 2 sources tracked
Employees at AI companies are increasingly voicing concerns about the potential existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. These individuals, often working directly with advanced AI systems, are articulating sp…
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AI existential threats and practical applications debated by experts · 3 sources tracked
Researchers and former AI company employees are raising concerns about the potential existential threats posed by advanced AI, moving beyond vague warnings to explore specific mechanisms. Concurrently, AI's practical ap…
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The New Yorker questions Anthropic's book-scanning methods for AI training
The New Yorker is questioning the potential implications of Anthropic's methods for scanning books to train its AI models. The article raises concerns about whether this process could be considered "destructive" and how…
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DLSS 5 Mod Offloads AI Rendering to Second Card, Boosting Performance
A new mod for DLSS 5 allows neural rendering to be offloaded to a second graphics card, significantly reducing the performance impact of AI filters. This development aims to make advanced AI features more accessible to …
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AI firms buy media, workers feel nostalgic, security staff eye strike
AI companies are increasingly acquiring media outlets and intellectual property, such as books, to train their models and potentially influence public perception. This trend is raising concerns among workers who feel a …
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AI researcher advocates for open communication with journalists
The author shares a contrasting perspective on interacting with journalists, advocating for open and frequent communication. While many in their circle view journalists as potentially dangerous and untrustworthy, the au…
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Sam Altman revealed as doomsday prepper in 2016 profile
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was revealed to have been a doomsday prepper in 2016. A New Yorker profile detailed his hobbies, which included preparing for catastrophic events like a synthetic virus or a rogue AI. This rev…