Kids Born Near Fracking Sites More Likely to Have Leukemia, Study Says
“Children who are born near fracking sites are as much as three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia later on, according to new Yale research.” #Health
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Notable links: October 23, 2026
Two reports on AI in news; how it can intermediate relationships; and some final thoughts about Foursquare.
News will be intermediated by AI. What's next?
"News will be intermediated by AI, whether we like it or not." The solution will involve common infrastructure, open technology, data portability, and fighting against lock-in at all costs.
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?