A weekly background analysis of a single pressing topic at the intersection of technology and geopolitics, written by an independent tech and media veteran. It also carries short behind-the-scenes updates about running the publication, including its editorial and AI-disclosure policies.
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Sinocism delivers a near-daily briefing on Chinese politics, economy, trade, technology and foreign policy, with curated items from official and Chinese-language sources plus commentary. It also includes a companion podcast (Sharp China) discussing export controls, GDP data and Party meetings.
Essays from Princeton's AI researchers (including Arvind Narayanan) arguing that AI is a transformative but normal technology rather than a path to superintelligence. Recent issues cover AI agent evaluation methods, whether AI should aim at augmenting rather than automating human labor, and debates over AI safety and existential risk.
Weekly-style analysis of robotics and autonomous vehicles, covering policy, benchmarking and deployment. Readers get reported, data-driven explanations of how robot capabilities are measured and how the industry is evolving.
Proof is an investigative newsroom reporting on the social impacts of artificial intelligence, including its use in hiring, law enforcement and public services. Issues deliver original reporting, sometimes in partnership with other outlets, on how technology affects people and public spending.
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