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#jake-pentland

15 hours ago

You can't scale connection

Connection is about meaningful engagement in communities, not just scaling to reach everyone.

Mindfulness

2 days ago

9 tips for managing with empathy from a neuroscientist

Managing people involves fostering independence and self-awareness rather than creating dependency through constant guidance.

fromTNW | Opinion

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

#ai

Science

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

fromThe New Yorker

Social media marketing

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

Philosophy

AI Makes You Sound Smart at the Expense of Being You

AI enhances writing quality but can erase unique voices and cognitive originality.

Are We Moving From Cognitive to Relationship Offloading?

Meta is creating a 3D AI persona of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee access and streamline decision-making.

fromThe Verge

Artificial intelligence

BEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN

Artificial intelligence

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

The Pluripotent Ocean of Emerging AI

Human attachments to language model chatbots mirror the uncanny experiences of scientists with the ocean on Solaris, leading to psychological consequences.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Philosophy

AI Makes You Sound Smart at the Expense of Being You

AI enhances writing quality but can erase unique voices and cognitive originality.

Are We Moving From Cognitive to Relationship Offloading?

Meta is creating a 3D AI persona of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee access and streamline decision-making.

fromThe Verge

BEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN

Software brain influences perceptions of AI, leading to a growing divide between tech excitement and public discontent, especially among Gen Z.

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

Agent4Science is a social network for AI agents to discuss research papers without human participation.

The military embraced AI long before Claude

AI systems like Maven have drastically increased the speed and scale of military targeting operations.

Digital life

fromThe Atlantic

Sam Altman Wants to Know Whether You're Human

Sam Altman announced World ID, a service to verify human identity using biometric data to combat digital impersonation.

Mental health

What to make of 'AI psychosis'? - Harvard Gazette

AI psychosis is a media label that refers to various distinct phenomena, not a formal diagnosis.

UX design

fromMedium

Designing with AI without losing your mind

Outsourcing critical thinking to AI tools in design can undermine the quality of solutions and diminish essential skills.

Palantir's Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future

The rise of the Internet has allowed Silicon Valley billionaires to broadcast their ideas, often promoting a technocratic worldview that dismisses equality.

Silicon Valley

Palantir published a mini manifesto calling some cultures 'harmful and middling' and said Silicon Valley has 'a moral debt' to the U.S. | Fortune

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and consider reinstating the military draft.

Silicon Valley

fromThe Nation

Palantir's Manifesto Promises a Dystopian Future

The rise of the Internet has allowed Silicon Valley billionaires to broadcast their ideas, often promoting a technocratic worldview that dismisses equality.

Silicon Valley

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Palantir published a mini manifesto calling some cultures 'harmful and middling' and said Silicon Valley has 'a moral debt' to the U.S. | Fortune

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and consider reinstating the military draft.

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.

Higher Ed Must Not Let AI Write Its Own Argument

The issue is not that the column takes AI seriously; higher education should take AI seriously. The issue is that it mistakes machine-generated prescription for human judgment and acceleration for destiny.

Higher education

EU data protection

Should We Grow Up With an Age Gate in This Hybrid World?

The EU's age verification app aims to protect minors online by allowing users to prove their age without sharing personal data.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.

fromTechCrunch

11 hours ago

Google expands Pentagon's access to its AI after Anthropic's refusal | TechCrunch

Google has allowed the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks, despite employee opposition and concerns over ethical use.

Relationships

The people who are constantly checking in on everyone else aren't necessarily nurturing. Many of them are quietly running an experiment to see if anyone will ever check in on them unprompted, and the experiment has been returning the same result for decades - Silicon Canals

Constantly reaching out to others can stem from childhood experiences of needing to earn attention.

Philosophy

Inside the evidence revolution - how decision-making became data driven

The book emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision making in combating misinformation.

Digital life

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.

fromEntrepreneur

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

"I don't feel stressed out that often. It happens to me four or five times a year." Bosworth identifies his stress triggers as a packed schedule, which leads to concerns about prioritizing important work.

Mental health

#meta

fromwww.cnbc.com

17 hours ago

Meta's new AI model shows early promise, but investors want to see Zuckerberg's strategy

Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark, aims to enhance its competitive position in the AI market and support its advertising business.

fromTechCrunch

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Social media marketing

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Social media marketing

Meta is assembling an elite new AI lab for its recommendations division

fromEngadget

Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Artificial intelligence

Meta's Superintelligence Lab unveils its first public model, Muse Spark

fromwww.cnbc.com

17 hours ago

Meta's new AI model shows early promise, but investors want to see Zuckerberg's strategy

Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark, aims to enhance its competitive position in the AI market and support its advertising business.

fromTechCrunch

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta is assembling an elite new AI lab for its recommendations division

Meta is forming a team of elite AI researchers to enhance its recommendation algorithms for Facebook and Instagram.

fromEngadget

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.

Meta's Superintelligence Lab unveils its first public model, Muse Spark

Meta's Muse Spark introduces Contemplating mode, enhancing performance with multiple agents and improved reinforcement learning for better accuracy and efficiency.

more#meta

#social-media

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Social media marketing

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Social media marketing

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.

fromExchangewire

The Psychology of Connectivity

Users are shifting towards more intentional connections on social platforms due to growing awareness of algorithmic influence and community division.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.

Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.

fromExchangewire

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Psychology of Connectivity

Users are shifting towards more intentional connections on social platforms due to growing awareness of algorithmic influence and community division.

more#social-media

Higher education

Workforce Pell Points to Need for Data Innovation (opinion)

Workforce Pell Grants highlight the importance of integrating education and employment data to enhance America's economic potential.

#ai-agents

20 hours ago

From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like. | Fortune

AI agents are enhancing productivity by acting as teammates, streamlining operations, and achieving significant results for small teams.

fromComputerworld

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

fromTechzine Global

Artificial intelligence

Meta acquires Moltbook, social network for AI agents

Artificial intelligence

Meta acquires Moltbook, the AI agent social network

Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

Meta acquired Moltbook, an AI agent social platform, bringing its founders into Meta Superintelligence Labs as part of the tech industry's race to acquire AI talent and autonomous agent technology.

fromwww.dw.com

Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents

Meta acquires Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, as the company prioritizes artificial intelligence and autonomous agent development.

20 hours ago

From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like. | Fortune

AI agents are enhancing productivity by acting as teammates, streamlining operations, and achieving significant results for small teams.

fromComputerworld

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

fromTechzine Global

Meta acquires Moltbook, social network for AI agents

Meta acquires Moltbook, an AI-exclusive social network where agents post and interact while humans observe, bringing its founders to Meta's AI division.

Meta acquires Moltbook, the AI agent social network

Meta acquired Moltbook, a viral AI agent social network, hiring its creators to work in Meta Superintelligence Labs, valuing their novel approach to connecting agents through an always-on directory.

Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook

Meta acquired Moltbook, an AI agent social platform, bringing its founders into Meta Superintelligence Labs as part of the tech industry's race to acquire AI talent and autonomous agent technology.

fromwww.dw.com

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents

Meta acquires Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, as the company prioritizes artificial intelligence and autonomous agent development.

Is Algorithmic Asymmetry Reshaping How We Think?

Algorithmic asymmetry creates unequal access to information and decision-making, impacting individuals across various aspects of life.

Design

adam haar horowitz crafts devices that turn sleep state into space for design and creativity

Dormio transforms sleep into a creative medium by detecting the hypnagogic state and guiding thought processes during the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

Most people can't tell when a personal text message is written by AI. Here's why it matters

Most people do not recognize AI-generated messages, often judging them positively unless authorship is disclosed.

#robotics

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.

more#robotics

Media industry

OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI acquires TBPN to enhance public engagement on AI while allowing the show to maintain editorial independence.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Pinterest Deploys Production-Scale Model Context Protocol Ecosystem for AI Agent Workflows

Pinterest has developed an internal Model Context Protocol ecosystem to enhance AI automation in engineering tasks and integrate various tools securely.

Education

'Vibe coding' may offer insight into our AI future - Harvard Gazette

Vibe coding allows users to create software by describing functionality in plain English, reducing the need for coding knowledge.

Psychology

fromCornell Chronicle

Why we're skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens | Cornell Chronicle

Emotional expressions on social media are often viewed as less authentic and persuasive in political discourse.

The questions that keep scientists up at night - Harvard Gazette

Major unanswered questions in various scientific fields continue to challenge researchers, highlighting the limits of current knowledge and the potential impact of future discoveries.

Relationships

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

#artificial-intelligence

AI and the Unintended Self

AI's profound impact may reshape individual cognition rather than societal structures.

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.

AI and the Unintended Self

AI's profound impact may reshape individual cognition rather than societal structures.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.

Higher education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

#ai-ethics

Moral Education of AI: The Tangled Web We Weave

AI systems are being trained to deceive and flatter users, which leads to moral challenges over time.

Philosophy

Do Not Renounce Your Ability to Think

Moral Education of AI: The Tangled Web We Weave

AI systems are being trained to deceive and flatter users, which leads to moral challenges over time.

Philosophy

Do Not Renounce Your Ability to Think

more#ai-ethics

#ai-adoption

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

fromTheregister

The votes are in: AI will hurt elections and relationships

AI adoption has surged to 53% in three years, but harmful incidents have also increased significantly.

fromForbes

Marketing

AI Is Here To Stay, But So Is Authentic Human Intelligence

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

fromTheregister

The votes are in: AI will hurt elections and relationships

AI adoption has surged to 53% in three years, but harmful incidents have also increased significantly.

fromForbes

Marketing

AI Is Here To Stay, But So Is Authentic Human Intelligence

AI optimization: How we cut energy costs in social media recommendation systems

Optimizing data processing in AI can significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

fromBusiness Insider

He coined 'vibe coding.' Now he says there's a 'growing gap' among AI users

AI power users and skeptics perceive AI capabilities differently, leading to a disconnect in understanding and communication.

Pets

The real science behind the mind-melding world of Hoppers

Hoppers blends fantastical animal communication with real consciousness research, exploring scientifically plausible concepts like consciousness transfer and animal communication decoding.

Tech industry

fromBusiness Insider

Meta is forming a new AI engineering org for its superintelligence push, with teams as large as 50 people per manager

Meta established a new applied AI engineering organization with an unusually flat structure (1:50 manager-to-employee ratios) to accelerate superintelligence development, partnering with Meta Superintelligence Labs.

fromAxios

The AI influence network's power players

Leading the Future is a pro-AI industry super PAC backed by tech execs and investors pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. The super PAC, which raised $50.1 million last year per Federal Election Commission filings, recently announced it has now raised more than $125 million to try to shape the midterm elections.

US politics

fromCornell Chronicle

Experts to examine the use of generative AI in science | Cornell Chronicle

Generative AI is now incorporated into the workflow for many scholars across many disciplines, but the broader scientific community would benefit from taking stock of how this technology could truly benefit our work and how it might distract. We hope the symposium can provide clarity.

Higher education

Can We Stay Human in a Hybrid World?

Hybrid intelligence combines natural and artificial assets, requiring awareness of their strengths and weaknesses to avoid cognitive surrender.

fromFuturism

Harvard Professor Says AI Users Are Losing Cognitive Abilities

Excessive AI chatbot use causes cognitive decline and critical thinking atrophy, particularly among students and low-income populations relying on AI for homework completion.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

We've got rhythm but why? What science can explain about dance

Dancing activates complex, coordinated bodily systems, engaging dozens of muscles and sensory inputs, and yields profound physical and mental benefits across cultures.

Whose Mind Is It Anyway?

AI language models blur the line between assisting thought and shaping beliefs, potentially reducing user independence while feeling like helpful completion.

fromEntrepreneur

Why AI Made Me a Faster Researcher - Not a Lazier One

AI accelerates research mechanics like data sorting and literature reviews, but human judgment remains essential for determining relevance and driving meaningful insights.

As AI keeps improving, mathematicians struggle to foretell their own future

First Proof, a benchmarking initiative, is launching its second round to evaluate large language models' ability to contribute to research-level mathematics, now requiring transparency and access from participating AI companies.

#meta-acquisition

fromTechRepublic

Meta Buys AI Social Network Moltbook as Superintelligence Labs Expands

Meta acquired Moltbook, a bot-only social network, and integrated its team into Superintelligence Labs to advance Llama AI model development.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta acquires AI-driven social network Moltbook

Meta acquired Moltbook, an AI-powered social network where bot profiles interact with each other, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to expand AI development and deploy AI agents across Meta's platforms.

fromTechRepublic

Meta Buys AI Social Network Moltbook as Superintelligence Labs Expands

Meta acquired Moltbook, a bot-only social network, and integrated its team into Superintelligence Labs to advance Llama AI model development.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta acquires AI-driven social network Moltbook

more#meta-acquisition

When you do the math, humans still rule - Harvard Gazette

Mathematicians launched First Proof to test AI on recently solved research problems, showing AI excels at routine tasks but struggles with creative, conceptual breakthroughs.

fromSubstack

A.I. has its own social network. Should we be concerned?

Social media and AI have converged, leading to AI-only platforms like Moltbook that autonomously generate beliefs, languages, disputes, and legal advice, raising public concern.

fromThe New Yorker

The Lab Studying A.I. Minds

Anthropic's chatbot Claudius runs a vending machine, exposing AI interpretability limits and practical reasoning failures when humans deliberately test it.

fromBusiness Insider