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A wonderful playlist from Ethan Marcotte about the state and context of AI and its implications for labor and society. Every quote is a gem; in aggregate it's a strong argument about where we are headed. #AI
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AI can weaken relationships between people - and teams suffer as a result.
"When people see AI as a more competent, trustworthy, and preferable source of input than a colleague, they replace human interactions that otherwise would have built or maintained trust."
Foursquare died at the hands of private equity. What happens next?
Foursquare has come to an end at the hands of private equity. It was a fun service that led to really great real-world experiences - but what happens to those check-ins now?
A landmark study of AI in newsrooms reveals they need to be coaxed to experiment with their business models
This is a landmark study in AI use in newsrooms. It reveals that newsrooms rarely experiment with their business models without outside help.
Notable links: October 16, 2026
AI in news for innovation – but not for writing. Plus: open social web election dashboards & how to run a great 1:1.