It's issue #190 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Design software company Figma is launching its first dedicated piece of hardware. The Figma Creator Micro is effectively a small mechanical keyboard (aka, a macro pad) equipped with 12 keys and two dials for quick access - and it makes the Canvs team very happy - Read all about it here.
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The Age of Crispr Medicine Is Here
The approval of the first Crispr-based therapy is just the beginning. Getting it to patients is the next hurdle.
From its mythic beginnings in a Chinese garden, the story of silk is a window into how weaving has shaped human history.
There Is No Alternative to Green Industrial Strategy
Despite global efforts towards net-zero emissions, the UK lags behind, with politicians from major parties retracting promises.
YouTube is the last bastion of unbiased journalism in India
As India's government clamps down on the free press, top journalists are going solo to report unbiased news.
A song of hype and fire: The 10 biggest AI stories of 2023
When AI hype hit fever pitch—and a market leader nearly tore itself apart.
How AI shaped the cybersecurity landscape in 2023
In 2023, Artificial Intelligence played a central role in both threat development and defense capabilities.
Why the Apple Watch is being banned — and how Apple can avoid it
At this point, experts say the ITC’s import ban is highly likely, but what does that actually mean for Apple long term?
Beeper’s iMessage Fight With Apple Has Blown Up Into a Debate Over Regulating Big Tech
Beeper’s “Mini” Android app was supposed to be a simple green-bubble-to-blue-bubble messaging solution. It has now fueled a larger conversation about government regulation of the tech industry.
As the AI era begins, Reddit is leaning into its humanity
Rebellious moderators. Large language models’ peril and promise. Maybe a long-awaited IPO. Amid it all, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the web megacommunity is on a roll.
How to Prevent an AI Apocalypse
While techno-optimists celebrate AI’s potential to reshape the world, we must mitigate the risks these new tools pose to communities and to humanity. To prevent the rich and powerful from monopolizing the fruits of technological innovation, we must ensure that the benefits of increased productivity are distributed equitably.
Honorary mentions
Wolverine-developer Insomniac Games sees 1.67TB of secrets leaked in data breach
Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Replies to Election Questions With Conspiracies, Fake Scandals, and Lies
Indians vulnerable to climate change-induced health issues
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