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Cool Tools recommends Stable Doodle for creating art from sketches, reviews the Mind Window app and the *Chimp Empire* documentary, and suggests an artist, a Schengen Calculator app, and motivational videos. via Cool Tools

Scott Alexander argues that Elon Musk's focus on "maximally curious" AI as an alignment solution is flawed and potentially dangerous, suggesting instead that AI that follows orders is a more pragmatic starting point.

The public can now vote on the winner from the 16 finalists selected for the first annual Tiny Awards, celebrating small, playful, and heartfelt websites. via Waxy.org

DTC beverage startups are sponsoring pickleball leagues as the sport experiences a surge in popularity.

Cool Tools issue #365 recommends some durable tools, including kitchen shears and an AI-powered voice note recorder, and also suggests a website for checking movie endings. via Recomendo

Scott Alexander shares a variety of links he found interesting this month, covering topics like IQ, polyamory, and AI alignment. via Astral Codex Ten