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Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
Feb 27, 2026
- AI personalizes learning, abandoning traditional classroom methods.
- Alpha School's model emphasizes life skills over conventional teaching.
- The shift reflects declining engagement in traditional literacy.
‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing
Feb 13, 2026
- Coral Hart leveraged AI to publish over 200 romance novels.
- She generated six figures by deploying varied AI tools creatively.
- Different AI models excel in distinct areas, affecting genre outcomes.
Will ChatGPT Ads Change OpenAI? + Amanda Askell Explains Claude's New Constitution
Jan 23, 2026
- OpenAI's foray into advertising raises concerns about product integrity.
- Personalized ads can erode user trust in technology platforms.
- Future direction of ChatGPT could prioritize ad-friendly content over quality.
Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
Dec 12, 2025
- Arguments for kids using Instagram focus on interest exploration.
- Critics highlight the potential harm of algorithm-driven content.
- A separation between the internet and social media is crucial.