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Being a Doctor Will Never Be the Same After A.I.

Rachael Bedard The New York Times
My patient care has improved as conversations with the agent push my thinking beyond its usual limits. For the residents I supervise, however, the app’s speed and anticipatory helpfulness are a hindrance as much as an enhancement.

Is Science Journalism Dying?

Bruce Lewenstein, Cornell University, Chris Mooney, University of Tennessee The Conversation
Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today

AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk.

Leigh Phillips Convergence
Bernie Sanders and AI whistleblowers warn that AI poses grave risks to humanity, while many on the Left call this alarm “criti-hype” — an exaggeration that benefits Big Tech. But AI poses real dangers that we can’t afford to ignore.

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How To Fix the System

Steven Poole The Guardian
The Nobel-winning economist takes aim at elites for no longer meeting the needs of the masses.

Nebraska Wants Data Centers To Come Clean About Water Usage

Anila Yoganathan Grist
The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers. Data centers could bring about water shortages in a state where water availability can vary widely.

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Workers Are Demanding a Share of Samsung’s AI Windfall

Kap Seol Convergence
A last-minute deal headed off a planned strike at Samsung, the Korean electronics giant. The unions have shown that a sustained campaign backed up by the willingness to strike can extract concessions, even from one of the world’s most powerful firms.
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