It's issue #185 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Three days, three CEOS, and then back to square one - here's all you need to know about the Open AI drama.
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Is an AGI breakthrough the cause of the OpenAI drama?
Some have theorized that Sam Altman and the OpenAI board fell out over differences on how to safeguard an AI capable of performing a wide variety of tasks better than humans.
The Magic of Details: How UX Microinteractions Transform Products
The true UX magic happens when the main structure of an application is ready — and this magic has a name: microinteractions.
Why superconductor research is in a ‘golden age’ — despite controversy
Despite these high-profile setbacks, superconductivity researchers say the field is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance.
When Silicon Valley investors try their luck abroad
There are lots of good bets outside the U.S. We just need to get better at finding them.
Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records
A WIRED analysis of leaked police documents verifies that a secretive government program is allowing federal, state, and local law enforcement to access phone records of Americans who are not suspected of a crime.
Nothing’s iMessage app was a security catastrophe, taken down in 24 hours
Nothing promised end-to-end encryption, then stored texts publicly in plain text.
Why the latest temperature check on climate change is still terrifying
The outlook is stark ahead of key international climate negotiations.
Researchers printed a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons for the first time
This new tech makes it much easier to combine soft and rigid materials.
SoftBank Banks On Swiggy’s $1 Bn IPO For A Big Cashout In 2024
Food delivery giant Swiggy is all set to list on the stock exchanges, likely in mid-2024, in what is being called the biggest IPO by an internet company next year, with an issue size of $1 Bn (INR 8,300 Cr).
An international treaty aims to bring the shipping industry to net-zero emissions by around 2050. Can novel fuels, wind power and coordination on a global scale get it there?
Honorary mentions
Color palettes from your favorite music album covers
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