Tyler Cowen discusses the potential commercial impact of Sora, a new AI video generation tool, on industries like entertainment and advertising. via Marginal Revolution.
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Muscle loss as we age, especially for women, is a big problem, and this article suggests protein is key to keeping us strong. via NPR
Jason Crawford's talk examines how the Enlightenment's optimism about progress faded in the 20th century and how to restore this belief. via The Roots of Progress

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A new NBER working paper suggests that analysis of manager's comments during conference calls using ChatGPT can predict future capital expenditure. The authors suggest that using ChatGPT in this way could forecast other policies such as dividends and employment.

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"Centaur Chess," where humans and AI once collaborated, has evolved – AI programs now strategize by selecting the best AI partners.
Matt Webb created an iOS compass app that points to the center of the Milky Way with help from ChatGPT.
via kottke.orgThis episode of the 99% Invisible podcast series about *The Power Broker* picks up in 1918 with Robert Moses' career at a low point and features guest Jamelle Bouie.
via 99% Invisible.

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Longreads recommends an article about Mike Satinover, who opened Akahoshi Ramen in Chicago after a life-changing experience with miso ramen in Japan.
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