Thriving after AI: A path from disruption to reinvention for knowledge workers
As AI advances toward expanded capabilities, knowledge workers are confronting not just job loss, but the deeper question of what makes them matter.
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Mysterious metal sphere in Colombia sparks UFO theories
The Pentagon maintains no evidence of alien craft despite rising reports.
AI threatens to blackmail engineer if it was replaced
The AI responded by “[threatening] to reveal the affair” if its replacement went ahead—an act of manipulation that stunned the company’s safety researchers.
If AI acts freely, who is held accountable?
“If we give AI freedom, we must also give it moral guidance.”
It’s not enough to pause AI developments—we must shut it all down
Yudkowsky argues that humanity is unprepared to manage or align AI intelligence beyond human capabilities, and systems may become uncontrollable and indifferent to human survival.
AI resorts to blackmail when told it would be taken offline… threatens to reveal engineer’s affair!
AI thinkers such as Geoff Hinton have long worried that advanced AI would manipulate humans in order to achieve its goals.
In a twist, TikTok may have initiated a cure for social media addiction
TikTok has rolled out a new “Sleep Hours” feature, mandating it for users under 18 while keeping it optional for adults. The function activates a guided meditation prompt after 10 p.m., with a second, harder-to-skip nudge if ignored.
What Elon Musk sees on social media
“The curated feed displayed consistent support for Musk’s business ventures and ideological positions, while simultaneously amplifying grievances with liberal policies.”
Zuckerberg hated the like button so much it nearly didn’t make it to Facebook
Initially, Zuckerberg feared it would clutter the platform and seem trivial. “He didn’t actually want to do something that would be seen as trivial,” said co-author Martin Reeves.
How to remove Meta AI from all your WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp says Meta AI “is an OPTIONAL service from Meta that can answer your questions, teach you something, or help come up with new ideas.