2024

Simon Willison compares Claude's new "Projects" feature, which allows uploading knowledge bases to a chat, with OpenAI's GPTs.

via simonwillison.net

Engadget reports how small claims court has become the customer service hotline for Meta. via Engadget

New research featured on Marginal Revolution suggests that contagious economic narratives, whether optimistic or pessimistic, can have a real impact on economic output.

via Marginal Revolution

This article explains a good tactic for starting an adventure story and uses the beginning of Barbara Savage’s book “Miles from Nowhere” as an example.

via Outside Online.

Author Matt Webb considers futuristic developments like AI robots and deciphering ancient scrolls, suggesting we're entering an era open to "weird" possibilities. via Interconnected.

Charity Majors' essay argues against the idea that generative AI diminishes the need for junior programmers. via @simonw