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Molly White's newsletter post explores the potential benefits and significant drawbacks of AI tools, questioning if AI's benefits outweigh its ethical and societal costs. via @citneedednews

Venkatesh Rao's essay, "The Extended Internet Universe," is featured in "The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet," a new book exploring the "dark forest" theory of the internet. via Ribbonfarm.

Cool Tools' tenth issue of "Books That Belong On Paper" reviews "A Beginner’s Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars" and "Goldfish Ghost." via Cool Tools.

Researchers at UPenn have developed a system that uses AI to generate 3D environments from text prompts, similar to the technology seen in Star Trek.

Space.com has an article listing the next seven total solar eclipses, including dates and where to view them. The article also provides resources for those interested in eclipse chasing.

Tyler Cowen argues in this simple model that AI social media digests will decrease time spent browsing due to the substitution effect, letting users prioritize enjoyment. via Marginal Revolution