Links for 2023-06-24
There seems to be an attempted coup in Russia. But events are moving too fast for a daily newsletter. In short: Rostov has already fallen. Putin speaks of a battle for the fate of the nation. Stay tuned.
GPT Engineer: Specify what you want it to build, the AI asks for clarification, and then builds it. https://github.com/AntonOsika/gpt-engineer
92% of programmers are using AI tools, says GitHub developer survey https://www.zdnet.com/article/github-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools/
AWS is investing $100 million in generative A.I. center in race to keep up with Microsoft and Google https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/22/aws-invests-100-million-in-generative-ai-as-it-sees-a-long-race-ahead.html
Complex Systems Won’t Survive the Competence Crisis: “The core issue is that changing political mores have established the systematic promotion of the unqualified and sidelining of the competent. This has continually weakened our society’s ability to manage modern systems.” https://www.palladiummag.com/2023/06/01/complex-systems-wont-survive-the-competence-crisis/
“Contrary to critics, embryo selection for IQ (& other complex traits) works, will help families with a history of illness, & poses few disadvantages. People should not be harassed for using it.” https://www.aporiamagazine.com/p/embryo-selection-healthy-babies-vs
Global sperm counts are falling. This scientist believes she knows why https://www.ft.com/content/f14ab282-1dd3-46bf-be02-a59aff3a90ed [https://archive.is/8VZi2]
“France's system is exceedingly pro-family. It allows married couples to declare income as if it were split between members of the household, including children. Someone on €55k can pay €0 personal income tax if they're married with three kids.” https://twitter.com/WestminsterPup/status/1672186816982577158
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT): If Putin using a tactical nuclear weapon or causes a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, there will be "dire consequences"...the Russian military "will be destroyed"...NATO Article 5 https://www.c-span.org/video/?528936-1/senators-graham-blumenthal-news-conference-russian-nuclear-threats
Russia plan to blow up Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been “drafted and approved” https://www.newstatesman.com/world/europe/ukraine/2023/06/russia-plan-blow-up-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-drafted-approved
A BBC investigation has uncovered an international network of people paying Indonesians to torture & kill baby monkeys on film https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/Iot1dIWVS5/hunting-the-monkey-torturers