It's issue #170 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Sam Altman is in the news again. This time it's for Worldcoin. The project is backed by some of tech's biggest stars, but four countries are probing its privacy practices. Read about it here.
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Running up that hill: Creativity, AI, and the human pursuit of uphill thinking
John Maeda shares takeaways from his Design in Tech Report, thoughts on designing with artificial intelligence, and why we should embrace uphill thinking in a world optimized for shortcuts.
The Big Tech we’re talking about these days is a different beast. And they seem pretty different from each other.
The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s breakout year
As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces.
Zero UI: Redefining the Future of Human-Technology Interaction
The goal of Zero UI is to create a user experience that is so seamless and natural that users don’t even realize they are interacting with a device.
What's 'Direct-To-Mobile' that everyone's talking about?
A look at India’s efforts to beam TV channels directly onto mobiles phone without the need for internet data.
How room-temperature superconductors would change the world forever
From energy production and the fight against climate change to healthcare, aviation and computing, room-temperature superconductors would have a transformative effect.
The Push and Pull of Building Products
It’s impossible to simultaneously please your existing customers and your potential ones.
Can La Pino’z Build a 10,000 Cr Global QSR Brand from India?
Sanam had a stable job at HCL. But he wanted to build something of his own. He quit his job in 2011 to start a small pizzeria named Pinocchio Pizza. La Pino'z v1.0 was born.
What can we learn from Nike losing both Lionel Messi and Stephen Curry?
The exclusive network behind India’s global tech success
How IIT school degrees became a fast track to tech royalty.
Honorary mentions
India pushes ahead with data privacy bill despite pushback from critics ☠️
True shape of lithium revealed for the first time 👨🔬
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