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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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…
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Bernie Sanders calls for data center moratorium over environmental and economic concerns
Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for a moratorium on the construction of new data centers, citing significant environmental and economic concerns. He argues that the rapid expansion of these facilities, particularly…
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Jill Lepore explores AI's impact on human identity in The New Yorker
Jill Lepore, writing for The New Yorker, explores the challenges of identity verification and the concept of humanity in an increasingly automated world. She discusses the potential future where the internet is primaril…
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Marketing shifts focus from attention to belonging in communities
The future of marketing is shifting from solely capturing attention to fostering a sense of belonging within communities. Brands that can earn a place inside these communities, often through creators who are already mem…
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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…
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Commuting to become extinct by 2040, says workspace CEO
Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, predicts that commuting will become obsolete by 2040, with younger generations viewing the concept as archaic. He believes that the future of work is flexible and distributed, enabled by technolo…
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Ex-Intel CEO: AI's future depends on infrastructure, not just GPUs
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger criticized current AI hardware, particularly GPUs, for their power inefficiency and computational limitations. He argued that future AI advancements will depend more on improving overall i…
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China's industrial race challenges US dominance in future tech · 1 source tracked
China is rapidly advancing in key future industries, potentially surpassing the U.S. due to a combination of sustained state investment and U.S. policy missteps. The country has achieved dominance in sectors like drones…
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Teenager builds cycloidal gearbox; New Yorker examines Europe's heatwaves
A 15-year-old engineer has showcased a cycloidal gearbox they built, sharing the project on GitHub. Separately, an article from The New Yorker discusses the reasons behind Europe's recent heatwaves and wildfires, explor…
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The New Yorker examines Google's evolving public voice and AI culture
An essay in The New Yorker explores the evolving public perception and internal culture of Google, particularly concerning its AI development and communication strategies. The piece delves into how Google's public voice…
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Jaron Lanier argues current AI is a misnomer · 2 sources tracked
Jaron Lanier argues that the current concept of Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally flawed and misleading. He contends that AI systems are not truly intelligent but rather sophisticated tools that mimic human behav…
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AI Frontier Labs and Google's Influence Under Scrutiny
This cluster covers recent developments and analyses within the AI landscape. One item discusses the evolving economic models of frontier AI labs, referencing specific models like Kimi K3 and Qwen 3.8, and speculates on…
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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…
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New York State Considers AI Data Center Moratorium Amidst Power Concerns
New York State is considering a moratorium on AI data centers, a move that has elicited mixed feelings. While the need for power to support existing residents and businesses is a concern, the state already imports energ…
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Google sued by publishers over AI training data
Google is being sued by a consortium of major publishers over the alleged unauthorized use of their copyrighted content for AI training. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, claims that Google scrape…
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Cosmetic Procedures Blur Reality as Trends Escalate
Cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly subtle yet more extreme, leading to a disconnect from reality. This trend is highlighted as a growing concern, impacting individuals' perceptions and their relationship with…
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US eyes Greenland seafood to counter China's supply chain dominance
A Trump administration appointee has outlined a new US foreign policy strategy focused on national security and economic competition with China. Tom Dans, head of the US Arctic Research Commission, proposed that the Uni…