The Very First Webcam Was Invented to Keep an Eye on a Coffee Pot at Cambridge University
I don't feel old, generally, except when I read pieces like this. I remember accessing this webcam like it was yesterday ...
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AI in news for innovation – but not for writing. Plus: open social web election dashboards & how to run a great 1:1.
Current Affairs says it's banning AI
Current Affairs has enshrined tough restrictions on publishing using generative AI into its union contract. It's bet is that it will publish better journalism that way.
Treat your 1:1 relationships with intention
Too often, 1:1s can be reactive, unstructured spaces - or simple status reports that don't give the relationship time to breathe. This advice changes that dynamic.
Argentina's top news app was made by two 23 year olds using AI
46% of Argentine adults avoid the news. These 23 year olds vibe coded a solution that's turned into the most popular news app in the country.