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A 2018 report illuminates the AI boom, particularly in the US, China, and Europe, using data visualizations. via MIT Technology Review.

Domee Shi's "Bao" is a Pixar short about an aging Chinese mom experiencing empty nest syndrome who gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares the winners of the 2018 Information Is Beautiful Awards, highlighting data visualizations from 1790-2016. via kottke.org

Valet's Morning Report covers five intriguing stories, from food myths to the relationship between wealth and happiness. via Valet.

Jason Kottke shares his favorite end-of-year movie review, a video countdown of the top 25 films of 2018 by David Ehrlich. via kottke.org.

This issue of the Cool Tools Recomendo newsletter features recommendations for a book, a newsletter, a list of websites, a podcast, and a gift guide. via Cool Tools

Chris Guillebeau's Annual Review encourages reflection on the past year's successes and failures to help set measurable goals moving forward.