It's issue #154 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Hundreds of years after the first try, we can finally read a Ptolemy text - read all about it.
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Some Glimpse AGI in ChatGPT. Others Call It a Mirage
A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that.
Gesamtkunstwerk in UX design and why we are driven by trends
History repeats itself, and the explanation of why design trends drive the industry is something that we’ve had in the creative minds for centuries.
AI more dangerous than mismanaged aircraft design; can destroy civilization, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk, in a recent interview, claimed that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to cause “civilization destruction.”
Did Google Bard Really Learn Bengali On its Own?
Former Google researcher Margaret Mitchell took to Twitter to point out, with evidence, that Bard did not learn Bengali on its own.
A look at why Cadbury is in the news for all the wrong reasons and whether its iconic Bournvita is a sugar trap.
Using dark patterns to overcharge for pizza
Dominos (and Pizza Hut) use dark patterns, UX tricks and design psychology to overcharge customers.
Europe wants to explore Jupiter’s moons
The European Space Agency is about to send a spacecraft to explore Jupiter and three of its largest and most intriguing moons.
Why nobody knows Hiram Maxim, inventor of the incandescent lightbulb
Developing the first electric illumination took teamwork - and some light industrial espionage.
Intel unceremoniously dumps its year-old Blockscale chips for bitcoin mining
ASICs were meant to mine "without compromising the supply of new CPUs or GPUs."
Online sports betting in South Asia has a new target: Archery
Teer, a century-old game in India, is now attracting gamblers from Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Ten buildings that became embroiled in legal battles
If you are looking for a house for rent in Bengaluru, make sure you have degrees from colleges like the IIT, IIM or ISB. This is because landlords are asking for them and before renting a house want to take a look at LinkedIn profiles of people seeking their house on rent.
Honorary mentions
Announcing OpenAI’s Bug Bounty Program 🎁
How Indians are watching Succession after HBO ditched Disney 📺
The Crazy Food Habits of Tech Billionaires 🍲
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