A must read book
I scoured the Internet to find the most interesting/important/scary and fascinating stories about technology today.
1 OpenAI can launch a web browser
It will be a frontal attack on Google (The Information $)
+ Dismantling Google’s browser is the answer to the question you’re looking for. (FT$)
+ OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in training data lawsuit. (The Verge)
2 Border Militia Ready to Help Trump’s Deportation Plan
Regardless of whether you request it or not. (wired $)
+ The Trump administration plans to fundamentally curb the power of federal agencies to protect labor unions. (WP$)
3 Russia attacks Ukraine with new missiles
Here’s what we know so far: (Guardian)
4 Microsoft will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary.
And it is more relevant and powerful than ever. (wired $)
5 China Overtakes Germany in Industrial Robots Adoption
However, Korea is ahead of both countries. (Reuters $)
+ Three reasons robots will become even more useful (MIT Technology Review)
6 The irresistible rise of cozy tech
Our devices, social media, and now AI continue to encourage us to look inward. (New Yorker $)
+ Experience the cozy yet creepy world of VR sleeping room. (MIT Technology Review)
Seven church members in a Swiss city revealed their secrets to AI Jesus. 😇
And most of them really enjoy it. Be careful, pastors. (Guardian)
8 A French startup wants to create fuel in rarefied spaces.
Then use it to fuel ships and planes. (IEEE spectrum)
+ Everything you need to know about alternative jet fuels. (MIT Technology Review)
9 WhatsApp is about to start recording voice messages
This seems like a good compromise that bridges people’s different communication preferences. (The Verge)
10 Do you want a new phone? I think you should consider used ones too.
it’s better for the planet—And your wallet. (sound)
quote of the day
“No, that’s not 100% true.”
