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Soumitra Dutta’s AI Governance Insights Find Relevance in the Current War-Like Crisis
As the world seems to be on the brink of the third world war, the evolving technology that is artificial intelligence stands at the crux of this and has always been cited as something that will shape the future of global security. For Soumitra Dutta, former dean at Oxford’s Said Business School, AI is his baby, because he has been studying and researching this subject for many years now, and also holds a major in Artificial Intelligence. Dutta continues to emphasize the fact that in order for world powers not to exploit the powers of AI in such vulnerable moments like the ongoing war between Iran and the USA-Israel, it is necessary that such technology is governed by an international body so that it does not undermine human values.
By David William26 days ago in Interview
19 Points for New Clinicians
The first time I walked into my own office, then went into the waiting room to get my first patient, I quickly discovered a lot had been left out of my graduate education. I felt overwhelmed with clinic procedures, meeting 10 to 15 other staff a day and trying to remember their names, learning my way around a maze-like building, and learning new terminology.
By David A. Porter26 days ago in Psyche
The Ancient Romans Loved Their Penis Talismans. Content Warning.
What on Earth is this monstrosity? Curious? Well, read on. Schoolboys visiting the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna (in modern Libya) often end up breaking into fits of raucous laughter while gawking at one monument — a shockingly obscene fascinum carved on a bas-relief. This particular beastie is shaped like a large erect penis standing on a pair of horse legs. It even sports its own miniature erection and had been depicted by the artist as being right in the midst of ejaculating on a floating eye with a scorpion-like creature riding on top.
By Brian Loo Soon Hua26 days ago in Filthy
A Prince and his Pauper 4. Content Warning.
‘Brayden! Your mum is leaving,’ we heard a short while later, just as Charlie had finished changing out of his school clothes, so we both thundered down the stairs and outside to where the two women were still talking.
By Mark 'Ponyboy' Peters26 days ago in Fiction
Why Token Supply Matters More Than Price in Crypto Markets. AI-Generated.
In the cryptocurrency world, price often attracts the most attention. Investors frequently look at tokens priced below a dollar and imagine the potential if those assets were to increase in value. While this perspective is understandable, experienced Web3 participants usually evaluate a project using deeper metrics than price alone.
By Muhammad Irfan Afzal26 days ago in 01
7 Books That Teach You a Little About Everything. AI-Generated.
In a world overflowing with information, the most valuable skill isn’t simply knowing facts—it’s understanding how different ideas connect. The greatest thinkers throughout history, from Leonardo da Vinci to modern polymaths, cultivated curiosity across many disciplines: science, philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and technology.
By Diana Meresc26 days ago in BookClub
