Source: Bloomberg

Libraries Draw Crowds

“The AI Pioneer Who Wants To Replace Teachers With Algorithms” (via China)

Michael Bloomberg Chimes In About EdTech

“Studies have found that time-tested methods of learning — such as reading and writing on a page — are superior to screen-based approaches. One reason is simply a matter of time management. As a review of two decades of academic research concluded, children using laptops are easily distracted — and distracting to their peers. As […]

Waymo’s Robotaxi Rollout Gains Ground

How Despair Leads To Vulnerability To Misinformation

Visualization Of The Bias Built Into Generative AI

“To gauge the magnitude of biases in generative AI, Bloomberg used Stable Diffusion to generate thousands of images related to job titles and crime. We prompted the text-to-image model to create representations of workers for 14 jobs — 300 images each for seven jobs that are typically considered “high-paying” in the US and seven that […]

Brain-Computer Interfaces Are Reaching New Levels Of Investment

More Data On The Growing Number Of Gap Year Students

“Goldman To Refuse IPOs If All Directors Are White, Straight Men”

Now Full Cities Are Voting To Ban Juul And E-Cigarette Sales Entirely