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O'Reilly predicts 2018 will see more progress in AI hardware, developer tools, and enterprise automation, as well as continued focus on ethics and responsible AI. via O'Reilly.

SpaceX launched a secret government payload that may have burned up in the atmosphere before reaching orbit. via MIT Technology Review.

This blog post lists recommended books about different countries and asks for reader suggestions. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Quartz is increasing its focus on short-run newsletters tied to major events, citing high open rates and positive reader engagement. via Digiday.

This Techmeme archive page from January 8, 2018, features top stories on Intel's new NUC and AMD partnership, Dogecoin's market cap reaching $1 billion, and investor concerns about iPhones and children's mental health. via Techmeme

This FiveThirtyEight article explores the science behind mindfulness and meditation, examining studies on mental health and brain structure. via FiveThirtyEight