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Matt Webb explores the accessibility of high-quality image creation through AI tools like DALL-E 2 and Imagen and ponders what an "Adobe for prompt engineering" might look like. via Interconnected

DALL-E 2, an AI image generation model, excels at creating stock photography and pop culture references but struggles with multiple characters and spelling. The post examines its strengths and weaknesses across various prompts and artistic styles, providing numerous image examples. via LessWrong

Alcohol brands are flocking to Pinterest, enticed by the platform's relaxed advertising policies compared to Facebook or Instagram. via Modern Retail

Ideal governance systems are explored in this article, questioning existing structures and proposing alternatives like sortition and proportional decision-making. via LessWrong

This blog post ponders if software can recreate the serendipitous encounters of physical offices that spark new ideas, like virtual "anterooms" for connecting between calls.

Alex Tabarrok analyzes Luisa Rodriguez's research suggesting a 1.17% annual chance of nuclear war and a 0.39% chance of a US-Russia nuclear conflict. This translates to a significant lifetime risk of nearly 60% for a child born today.