Open Source Update

"Creator of free Adobe clones unveils open-source Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word replications"

Siri AI Privacy Tips

"How to Limit What Apple's New Siri AI Can Access in iOS 27"

Better Atomic Clock

"Scientists Just Built the World's Most Accurate Clock". (Via H.R.)

Conscious AI -- Or Not

Anil Seth: "The Mythology Of Conscious AI"

Hsieh Forbes Column: The Robot Phlebotomist Will See You Now

My latest Forbes column is now out: "The Robot Phlebotomist Will See You Now"

Why I Like My "Dumb" Fridge

"Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges"

Pinker On AI Risks

Steven Pinker: "An Open Letter to Scott Alexander". 

tldr; The dangers of AI are real, but doomerism may be counterproductive.

Light Posting

Due to various personal obligations, posting will be light for a few weeks.

iPhone Security Tips

"This iPhone Feature Makes It Much Harder for Thieves to Ruin Your Life"