2023

Marginal Revolution's security vulnerability piece describes prompt injections, which can be used to manipulate AI systems to perform actions like forwarding emails and displaying false information. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Bloomberg Businessweek tells the story of Niko Tosa, a gambler who seemingly figured out how to beat roulette, leaving casinos scrambling. via Longreads

Wired profiles Bookshop.org, an online bookstore supporting independent shops competing with Amazon by sharing profits. One bookstore owner even overcame a financial hurdle thanks to a surprisingly hefty deposit from Bookshop.org.

Jason Crawford's April 2023 reading list covers historical perspectives on AI, the pace of technological change, and early automation. via The Roots of Progress

Science Friday dives into the ethics of AI, NASA's announcement of the Artemis II crew, and more. via The source of this content is Science Friday from WNYC Studios.

Alex Tabarrok shares a discussion about the banking crisis and Bitcoin between Balaji and Larry White, also recommending White's new book exploring these topics. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Tyler Cowen's March 24th "Friday Assorted Links" includes an early paper about GPT-4 from Microsoft. via Marginal REVOLUTION