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Monthly Archives: August 2024
AI #79: Ready for Some Football
I have never been more ready for Some Football. Have I learned all about the teams and players in detail? No, I have been rather busy, and have not had the opportunity to do that, although I eagerly await Seth … Continue reading
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SB 1047: Final Takes and Also AB 3211
This is the endgame. Very soon the session will end, and various bills either will or won’t head to Newsom’s desk. Some will then get signed and become law. Time is rapidly running out to have your voice impact that … Continue reading
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AI #78: Some Welcome Calm
SB 1047 has been amended once more, with both strict improvements and big compromises. I cover the changes, and answer objections to the bill, in my extensive Guide to SB 1047. I follow that up here with reactions to the … Continue reading
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Guide to SB 1047
We now likely know the final form of California’s SB 1047. There have been many changes to the bill as it worked its way to this point. Many changes, including some that were just announced, I see as strict improvements. … Continue reading
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Monthly Roundup #21: August 2024
Strictly speaking I do not have that much ‘good news’ to report, but it’s all mostly fun stuff one way or another. Let’s go.
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AI #77: A Few Upgrades
[Apologies for forgetting to cross-post this and the Monthly Roundup earlier.]
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Danger, AI Scientist, Danger
While I finish up the weekly for tomorrow morning after my trip, here’s a section I expect to want to link back to every so often in the future. It’s too good.
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AI #76: Six Shorts Stories About OpenAI
If you’re looking for audio of my posts, you’re in luck. Thanks to multiple volunteers you have two options. These should be permanent links so you can incorporate those into ‘wherever you get your podcasts.’ I use Castbox myself, it … Continue reading
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Startup Roundup #2
Previously: Startup Roundup #1. This is my periodic grab bag coverage of various issues surrounding startups, especially but not exclusively tech-and-VC style startups, that apply over the longer term. I always want to emphasize up front that startups are good … Continue reading
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AI #75: Math is Easier
Google DeepMind got a silver metal at the IMO, only one point short of the gold. That’s really exciting. We continuously have people saying ‘AI progress is stalling, it’s all a bubble’ and things like that, and I always find … Continue reading
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