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Gwern Branwen used GPT-4 to find the first unused acronym, CQK, after analyzing Wikipedia for three-letter acronyms (TLAs). The analysis also revealed that approximately 15% of TLAs and 85% of four-letter acronyms are unused.

via Gwern.net

Google DeepMind researchers created a system of multiple AI agents that work together, like artificial brainstorming, to solve unconventional chess puzzles. via Quanta Magazine.

Gadget catalogs from the past, including fun names like “Our Space-age Product Catalog” & “Products That Think”. via kottke.org

Tyler Cowen shares an interesting tool designed to teach users anything by recursively testing understanding. via marginalrevolution.

This reading list explores the complex history of Italian cuisine and how it's portrayed, going beyond typical romanticized narratives. via @Longreads

Jason Kottke shares a link announcing the release of Deb Chachra's new book, "How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World," which is receiving positive reviews.