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404 Media: “ISBNdb, a company that sources printed books for AI companies to turn into training data, tells clients “the optics problem is real.” As AI companies search for more training data to improve their models, one company is offering old, printed books as an ideal source because they are guaranteed to be free of …
Above the Law: “There is a version of the Biglaw capitulation story where the nine firms that bent a knee to Donald Trump did some pro bono work on behalf of veterans, ate a news cycle, and moved on. That is the version the firms have been selling since jump, but the reality is quite …
Wall Street Journal – Gift Article – “People in tech use AI apps to record and transcribe meetings, workplace chats and even dates—all in the name of productivity To record or not to record? That is no longer a question for people in tech. The answer is a resounding yes. A Zoom call isn’t complete …
Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and …
Lifehacker: “Do you “accept” or “reject” that cookie request? Browser cookies don’t just remember your login details: They can track your browsing history across websites, follow you around with specific ads, or even hijack your active browser session to log into your accounts without a password. On the other hand, if you don’t click accept …
The Verge – no paywall: “Substack will now help users determine whether what they’re reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog …
Gallup: “Although Americans are most likely to name road accidents and crime as the two biggest threats to their personal safety, no other population in the world is more likely to identify politics as a safety concern. According to a 2026 Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll report, one in 10 U.S. adults identify politics …
NewsGuard: “In a primetime address [July 16, 2026], President Trump advanced alarming claims about the integrity of U.S. elections. Here are the facts. Trump Leans Into Long-Debunked Voter Fraud Claims – In a primetime White House address last night, President Donald Trump made a series of sweeping claims suggesting that U.S. elections are corrupt, insecure, …
The New York Times – gift article: “The New York Times found hundreds of A.I.-generated doctors, healers and wellness influencers on social media touting the health benefits of supplements to American consumers. Many of these hyperrealistic looking ads promise medical miracles, and appear to be targeting older women, while making misleading health claims for a …
Close is a travel time map of the United States. Pick the destinations that matter to you, and Close colors every block by travel time to the furthest of those destinations. Search for your city or neighborhood Add destinations in the bottom-left panel Set walking, biking, or transit for each one Click any block to …
The Trump Family Passed $5 Billion. Narativ’s Grift Clock Now Counts Every Second. How much money the Trumps are making from their second term – “The Trump family crossed the $5 billion line on July 10 at 11:10 PM Eastern — by the clock’s math. Nobody marked the moment. So Narativ built the clock that …
Via LLRX – AI Transcription and Client Confidentiality: What Is Actually Safe to Use – New transcription tools are being introduced every day. Based on her own review, Jennifer Ellis highlights two setups she is comfortable recommending.