AI's killer app is as an excuse for:
– Firing employees (tech bosses)
– Regulating tech companies (politicians)
– Keeping interest rates low (Fed)
– Soliciting donations (AI safety institutes)
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AI Used as Excuse for Layoffs, Regulation, and Fundraising
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Wired Magazine’s Editorial Shift Away from Technology Coverage
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I remember when Wired was a magazine about technology.
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Innovation Diffusion Knowledge Shapes AI Adoption Timeline Expectations
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The less you know about the diffusion of innovations, the sooner you think AI will take over.
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Universe as Permutations: Beyond Physical Movement
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The universe is not made of things that move. It's made of permutations, some of which look like things that move.
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Distinguishing True Talent from Luck in AI Industry
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The difference between insiders and outsiders is that insiders know who's really good and who just got lucky.
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The 2020s Mirror 1970s but at Accelerated Speed
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The 2020s are like the 1970s, except everything happens a lot faster. https://t.co/vxmZ2xazRi
— Pedro Domingos (@pmddomingos) 29 avril 2026The 2020s are like the 1970s, except everything happens a lot faster.
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AI Must Transform Reasoning Into Mathematical Proofs
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AI should turn your sloppy reasoning into mathematical proofs, not the other way around.
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Laffer Curve Economics and Tech Policy Discussion
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Someone tell this guy about the Laffer curve. https://t.co/vxmZ2xazRi
— Pedro Domingos (@pmddomingos) 29 avril 2026Someone tell this guy about the Laffer curve.
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Outdated Hardware Remains Valuable Infrastructure Despite Investment Loss
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They don’t burn out, they just become outdated. But they’re still useful, just a bad investment for the companies that paid for them. And the rest of the infrastructure is still there.
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Successor Representations as World Models in AI Systems
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E.g., successor representations are world models but not transition models.