tech, startups, internet

The trouble with Bing’s AI chatbot.

“This week, people have started gaining access to it via the waiting list. It’s increasingly looking like this may be one of the most hilariously inappropriate applications of AI that we’ve seen yet.” ~ learn more

tech, startups, internet

Emergent abilities of large language models.

The concept of emergence is a few decades old at least. It’s fascinating. From an article I shared last year: “When electrons or atoms or individuals or societies interact with one another or their environment, the collective behavior of the whole is […]

oh, chicago

The puffy coat bandits.

“They’re smooth, swift and unforgettable in their puffy coats. A three-man crew of pickpockets and purse-snatchers has worked their way through the Near North Side bar and restaurant scene for months, stealing from unsuspecting patrons. Restaurant owners said they’re amazed […]

fun facts

Woodstock ‘99 sounds awful.

“With a combination of price gouging, an awful venue, heat, and an overall horrible vibe, Woodstock ’99 has gone down as one of the most chaotic music festivals in history. We’ve rounded up some shocking firsthand accounts from people who […]

fun facts

Gynadromorphism.

Any time someone chooses to take really simplistic view of nature, this sort of thing should help snap them out of it. ~ learn more

fun facts

Big houses were full of guests.

“In a modern context, big houses rarely serve any narrative purpose beyond jokes about rooms nobody has ever been in, but historically, all that extra space had an important function.” ~ learn more

under the microscope

Asthma drug brings back “lost” memories.

“Sleep deprivation can cause memory loss. However, is is unclear whether the information that gets “lost” as a result of sleep deprivation is truly gone or just difficult to retrieve. A recent animal study found that this information can be […]