Tyler Cowen shares a lecture by Kevin Bryan about how large language models could revolutionize economics research, particularly in the social sciences. via Marginal REVOLUTION.
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Maria Popova explores Iain McGilchrist's book, "The Matter With Things," and how our brain hemispheres' attention impacts our experiences. via The Marginalian
Marginal Revolution's security vulnerability piece describes prompt injections, which can be used to manipulate AI systems to perform actions like forwarding emails and displaying false information. via Marginal REVOLUTION
Bloomberg Businessweek tells the story of Niko Tosa, a gambler who seemingly figured out how to beat roulette, leaving casinos scrambling. via Longreads
Wired profiles Bookshop.org, an online bookstore supporting independent shops competing with Amazon by sharing profits. One bookstore owner even overcame a financial hurdle thanks to a surprisingly hefty deposit from Bookshop.org.
via The source of this content is Longreads.Jason Crawford's April 2023 reading list covers historical perspectives on AI, the pace of technological change, and early automation. via The Roots of Progress
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