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A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

When I speak to Blake Resnick, he’s walking around his drone startup’s newest office space in Seattle—a cavernous 50,000-square-foot facility that, Resnick estimates,...

I Only Listened to AI Music for a Week. It Was Terrible, but Not for the Reason You Think

Music is my constant companion. I'm almost always listening to a carefully curated playlist or new album. I wholeheartedly believe Spotify Wrapped Day...

The Mythical Agent-Month – O’Reilly

The following article originally appeared on Wes McKinney’s blog and is being republished here with the author’s permission.Like a lot of people, I’ve...

Why Frictionless AI Might Be Harmful

Most people who regularly use AI tools would say they’re making their lives easier. The technology promises to streamline and take over tasks...

The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried

Local Hub: Manufacturers like Eufy and TP-Link offer smart hubs that link wirelessly to their security cameras and offer expandable storage. Sometimes these...

The Population Bomb Never Went Off. Why Did We Believe It Would?

On February 9, 1970, Johnny Carson did something that would be unthinkable for a late night host today, or really anyone on TV:...

Major drugs, cash, and gambling machines seized in Johnston County raid investigation

Authorities in Johnston County say a joint operation this week uncovered a large stash of drugs, illegal alcohol, cash and gambling equipment at...

Mind-altering substances are (still) falling short in clinical trials

This phenomenon can distort the results of psychedelic drug trials. While a placebo in a traditional antidepressant drug trial improves symptoms by...

DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI

DoorDash announced on Thursday that it’s launching a new, standalone “Tasks” app that will allow the company to pay its delivery couriers to...

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