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Local LLMs, Buy a GPU, and the Case for Cognitive Security
Why local AI models matter for understanding, questioning, and controlling machine-mediated thinking.
Ahmad M. Osman · JUN 4, 2026
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Economists Just “Proved” UBI Can’t Stop AI Layoffs — Here’s What They Actually Proved
A new paper claims UBI can't stop AI-driven layoffs. The catch: they defined basic income as a number that can't change anything, then act surprised when it didn't.
Scott Santens · JUN 2, 2026
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How AI is Transforming Hospitality (And Why Every Industry Should Pay Attention)
See how AI is reshaping hospitality through customer journeys, marketing, service, and operations—and what it means for every industry.
Gopi Kallayil · JUN 2, 2026
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How To Build a SOTA Agent in 2026
“Tools are words. The agent is the bookwriter.”
Ethan Wang · MAY 31, 2026
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Anthropic Is Not on Your Side
Actions speak louder than words. Follow the money.
David Shapiro · MAY 26, 2026
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The Mom Was Right. Her Reasons Were Wrong.
A viral r/antiai post had the right instinct on kids and AI. The reasons don't hold up.
APR 30, 2026
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DeepSeek V4 Shakes AI Market with Low-Cost Power
DeepSeek V4 delivers near-frontier AI at far lower cost, forcing US firms to rethink pricing, strategy, and risk.
Matthew Berman · APR 28, 2026
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GPT-5.5 Just Dropped, I’ve Been Testing It for the Last Two Weeks
GPT-5.5 sets a new AI standard with human-like responses, token efficiency, and powerful coding performance
Matthew Berman · APR 23, 2026
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AI Benchmarks, Dorsey Layoffs, & Iris ID Verification
AI benchmark doubts, Dorsey layoffs, iris IDs, Claude design, Cursor funding, OpenAI chips deal, Sora exits, Musk UBI, Cerebras IPO, Opus update.
Matthew Berman, Nick Wentz · APR 20, 2026
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The AI Compute Boom Has Room for Everyone
Inside Google's TPUs and the Supply Chain That Powers Both Giants
Ben Pouladian · DEC 12, 2025
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The Line Is Disappearing: Inside Figma's Bet on AI-Native Product Development
How CTO Kris Rasmussen is reimagining what it means to build software when the tools can think
Nick Wentz · NOV 9, 2025
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How LIV Golf Is Betting on Technology to Transform the Sport
Inside the challenger league's strategy to attract new audiences, optimize athlete performance, and tell better stories
Nick Wentz · NOV 7, 2025
