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‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it

  By Wilfred Chan September 26, 2023 For two decades, Cory Doctorow has led a public fight against draconian copyright laws, monopolistic tech platforms, and surveillance capitalism. But the challenge in trying to stoke a rebellion against the tech giants isn’t just that they’re powerful—it’s that their tactics are so boring. “It is precisely because … Continue reading ‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it

What people get wrong about apologies, according to a trust scientist

  By Shalene Gupta August 29, 2023 Peter H. Kim, a professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, has spent two decades studying trust and trust repair. In his new book, How Trust Works: The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired, he lays out the surprising truths about trust; … Continue reading What people get wrong about apologies, according to a trust scientist

An AI in Elon Musk’s image—what could possibly go wrong?

  By Mark Sullivan July 14, 2023 Elon Musk announced this week the launch his new AI company, called xAI. The company, which already boasts an extremely talented staff, will presumably develop large language models (LLMs) and may represent Musk’s desire to create a challenge to current AI leader OpenAI. Musk was one of the … Continue reading An AI in Elon Musk’s image—what could possibly go wrong?

What’s Wrong With AI-Generated Models In Apparel Ads?

apparel What’s Wrong With AI-Generated Models In Apparel Ads? by Todd Wasserman , Staff Writer, March 30, 2023 Levi’s has gotten some flak for its use of AI-generated models in ads, a move it claims will  increase the “number and diversity of our models.” The Cut asked “Levi’s, can’t you just… hire diverse models?” and … Continue reading What’s Wrong With AI-Generated Models In Apparel Ads?

Why the wrong people are promoted to management— and how to change it

  By Puneet Sandhu January 27, 2023 When I look back at the managers I’ve had since the beginning of my career, it’s clear to me—now, having done years of people management experience myself—that some of them should never have been given that responsibility. In talking to friends and coworkers, I realize just how shockingly … Continue reading Why the wrong people are promoted to management— and how to change it

JPMorgan Chase wants to be your landlord. What could go wrong?

  By Clint Rainey November 17, 2022   A new joint venture between JPMorgan Chase and a billion-dollar real-estate developer is putting America’s largest bank on the path to becoming the landlord for thousands more U.S. rental homes. According to an announcement, JPMorgan has formed a joint venture with Haven Realty Capital to purchase and develop … Continue reading JPMorgan Chase wants to be your landlord. What could go wrong?

What Elon Musk gets wrong about free speech, Twitter bots, and content moderation

  By Filippo Menczer October 28, 2022 Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on October 27, 2022, has triggered renewed debate about what it means for the future of the social media platform, which plays an important role in determining the news and information many people—especially Americans—are exposed to.     In addition to expanding Twitter’s … Continue reading What Elon Musk gets wrong about free speech, Twitter bots, and content moderation