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Silver’s new startup Ineffable Intelligence will focus on developing ‘superintelligence’ using the same AI methods that led to Google DeepMind breakthroughs like AlphaGo.

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While U.S. entrepreneurs waste engineering talent on contradictory compliance regimes, Chinese AI companies operate under a unified national framework.

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The ‘human-in-the-loop’ approach manifests in three radically different ways, with profound implications for performance and skill development.

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Nearly 80% of Gen Z believes AI is making people lazier, but the young generation has increased how much they’re using the technology, a Wharton-led survey finds.

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Tim Cook proved his masterly ability to navigate tricky supply chains and deliver strong results. It’s not clear that will help Apple in the AI competition.

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Businesses face a confusing patchwork of AI policy and rules. Is clarity on the horizon?