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Can cause-effect models like this help people develop a better sense of developing and using AI responsibly? Link to the tool here: www.futureofbeinghuman.com/p/exploring-...

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Five things we need to know about technological change: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/five-thing...

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The "hard" concept of care in technology innovation. Does a lack of care in how we develop and use new technologies risk turning us and our creations into "monsters?" futureofbeinghuman.com/p/the-hard-c...

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AI and the lure of permissionless innovation – what could possibly go wrong as we prize the guardrails of responsibility off artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies? futureofbeinghuman.com/p/the-lure-o...

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How is advanced artificial intelligence forcing a rethink of the value of human intellectual labor? futureofbeinghuman.com/p/the-artisa...

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Is OpenAI's Deep Research capable of writing a full and original PhD dissertation? I spent four days working with Deep Research on this challenge. I was, I must confess, taken aback at just how good it is futureofbeinghuman.com/p/can-ai-wri...

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Does OpenAI's Deep Research signal the end of human-only scholarship? futureofbeinghuman.com/p/openai-dee...

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A much needed bit of AI levity with a serious message: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/toe-tappin...

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AI at a Crossroads: The Unfinished Work of Aligning Technology with Humanity. Where the Vatican and AI Scientists Converge, Collide, and Challenge Us to Think Differently. futureofbeinghuman.com/p/ai-at-a-cr...

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"the highest ranks of OPM—essentially the HR function for the entire federal government—are now controlled by people w connections to Musk & the tech industry. Among them is a person who, according to an online résumé, was set to start college last fall." www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

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Impossible to overstate the confusion, anxiety, and chaos this order has already caused among researchers, even as a last minute ruling prevented its implementation. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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The $500 Billion Gamble: Can AI save humanity without breaking it? futureofbeinghuman.com/p/the-500-bi...

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I asked ChatGPT to create three video games – this is what happened: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/i-asked-ch...

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Great conversation with Ascential Technologies' Brunno Moretti on all things sensors and autonomous (and semi-autonomous) vehicles – must-listen for anyone tracking autonomous tech in cars: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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After two years of procrastinating I finally updated a set of FAQs that I compiled for colleagues back in 2023 – in part because I couldn't find anything better out there! futureofbeinghuman.com/p/chatgpt-fa...

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Quick reminder to check out this week's Modem Futura episode with Cady Coleman, PhD if you have any interest at all in space exploration, women in STEM, and a whole bunch of other stuff. futureofbeinghuman.com/p/a-conversa...

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After co-hosting with her for years we finally got former Astronaut Cady Coleman on the other side of the microphone in this week's episode of Modem Futura -- an amazing conversation with a wonderful friend! Full podcast links and video of our conversation: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/a-conversa...

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Universities need to step up their AGI game: As Sam Altman and others push toward a future where AI changes everything, universities need to decide if they're going to be leaders or bystanders in helping society navigate advanced AI transitions futureofbeinghuman.com/p/universiti...

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🧵 The Elon Musk-Nigel Farage spat reveals a whole new way that media ownership shapes democratic politics (1/8)

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To start the new year I thought I'd highlight five fellow writers I enjoy reading on Substack, and a recent post from each of them that grabbed my attention. futureofbeinghuman.com/p/five-voice...

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The perfect podcast episode for the end of a wild year in advanced tech – complete with ugly holiday sweaters and a guest Apple Vision pro appearance 😊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee90...

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What an incredible inspiration Jimmy Carter was – a shining light in an age of politicians and leaders who don't understand the power of humility and selflessness. He will be missed. www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

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As end of year Top Ten lists start springing up like mushrooms, I thought I'd get a little meta and write about some of the lists no-one's writing, but should: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/fantasy-to...

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"Does the future need humanity? 🌍 This question sparked a most engaging discussions we’ve ever had on #ModemFutura. Join myself and @andrewmaynard.bsky.social as we dive into AI, interspecies communication, and the values shaping our future. 🎙️ Listen in: apple.co/3ZPx4ik #podcast #futures

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Brilliant holiday episode of Modem Futura with a live audience and members of ASU's Center for Science and the Imagination! Watch o YouTube or listen on the links in the thread www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4e...

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As we pass our tenth full episode of Modem Futura, I take a look at why we started, what we hope to achieve, and what makes this more than just another tech podcast futureofbeinghuman.com/p/why-modem-...

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#scienceFiction modernity. technology. change. a few things I enjoy with @andrewmaynard.bsky.social ASU Future of Being Human initiative & podcast: Modem Futura futureofbeinghuman.asu.edu I've used this in teaching, now that I'm out of the classroom, I'm having even more fun.

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Sora has a bias problem! Sixteen consecutive prompts for "an academic giving a lecture" produced sixteen videos of guys talking to students. It seems that the gender and race bias that plagued early AI image generators is back with video generators! More here: futureofbeinghuman.com/p/sora-has-a...

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Some news! This post includes a link if you want to apply to be the next director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. ksj.mit.edu/news/2024/12...

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This is too funny -- ChatGPT now has it's own phone chat service (1-800-ChatGPT). For those who can't get enough of bots calling them, you can now call the bot!

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Updated the trailer for ASU's Moviegoer's Guide to the Future – yes, as a movie class how could it not have a trailer 😀 Still my favorite class – & more important than ever as tech continues to surge ahead of our understanding of how to develop and use it smartly www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YMM...

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This week's Modem Futura podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management – we had a great time talking about simulated realities! Catch the show here: futureofbeinghuman.asu.edu/2024/12/17/l...

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Important news www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...

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A groundbreaking new collection of papers in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics explores the ethical, legal and policy challenges of advanced biopreservation technologies futureofbeinghuman.com/p/navigating...

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A new episode of Modem Futura drops tomorrow, but before it does here's a chance to catch up on last week's: futureofbeinghuman.asu.edu/2024/12/10/r...

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Advanced AI is creating challenges for Native American communities – but also opportunities futureofbeinghuman.com/p/advanced-a...

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Opportunity and Risk: Artificial Intelligence and Indian Country Dudley+ tribalcollegejournal.org/opportunity-... "AI systems can be designed to support Indigenous understanding, perspective, and values..." via/ @andrewmaynard.bsky.social futureofbeinghuman.com/p/advanced-a...

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Are educators falling behind the AI curve? futureofbeinghuman.com/p/are-educat...

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Setting up for Thursday’s live recording of the Modem Futura holiday episode - not one to be missed!

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Why Thinking About Tomorrow Still Matters Today futureofbeinghuman.com/p/guide-to-t...

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Join myself and @andrewmaynard.bsky.social in the discussion of what “Radical Creativity” is and why it is so important for human flourishing youtu.be/aRfuUPCerOU?...

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