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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| June 8, 2026 | Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund…Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier Opinion | In their critique of Bernie Sanders' proposal for a US sovereign wealth fund to gain control over AI companies, Nathan E. Sanders and Bruce Schneier argue that while the senator's goals of democratic… | |
| May 29, 2026 | Why I’m grateful to the Pope…Why I’m grateful to the Pope for his encyclical on AI | Francine Prose Opinion | In her article, Francine Prose expresses gratitude for Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, *Magnifica Humanitas*, which addresses the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The pope warns that A… | |
| May 8, 2026 | The fight against AI data centers…The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin Opinion | In their report, Astra Taylor and Saul Levin highlight the emergence of a grassroots anti-datacenter movement in response to the Trump administration's support for AI infrastructure, which they argue… | |
| May 2, 2026 | Police are using surveillance tech to…Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Thesis:** Surveillance technology from companies like Flock is increasingly being misused by police to track romantic interests, raising serious ethical concerns. **Stakes:** With over 80,000 came… | |
| April 18, 2026 | Is Meghan Markle really the most…Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Briefing Summary:** Meghan Markle claims to be the "most trolled person in the world," highlighting the intense criticism she faces, particularly rooted in racism and sexism. Despite her high-profi… | |
| April 14, 2026 | AI learns language from skewed sources.…AI learns language from skewed sources. That could change how we humans speak – and think | Bruce Schneier Opinion | Large language models (LLMs) are primarily trained on written texts, which leads to a skewed representation of human language that excludes the richness of unscripted, natural conversations. This limi… | |
| April 2, 2026 | I wrote a novel using AI.…I wrote a novel using AI. Writers must accept artificial intelligence – but we are as valuable as ever | Stephen Marche Opinion | In his article, Stephen Marche argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the writing landscape, human writers remain invaluable due to their unique ability to create meaningful langu… | |
| March 24, 2026 | As the US midterms approach, AI…As the US midterms approach, AI is going to emerge as a key issue concerning voters | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier Opinion | As the US midterms approach, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become a pivotal issue for voters, particularly in light of recent actions by the Trump administration that undermine state-level… | |
| February 23, 2026 | Are dating apps giving people the…Are dating apps giving people the ick? | Dave Schilling Opinion | In his latest piece, Dave Schilling explores the disillusionment many feel with dating apps in a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions. He argues that while these platforms promise conn… | |
| February 20, 2026 | There are problems with a geoengineering…There are problems with a geoengineering techno-fix for the climate crisis | Mike Hulme Opinion | **Headline:** Problems with a geoengineering techno-fix for the climate crisis **Brief:** Solar geoengineering, particularly stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), may seem like a quick fix for globa… |