The crime of aggression, as defined in international law, is the act of a state using armed force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of another state without justification. Often called the “supreme international crime” after World War II by the Nuremberg Tribunal, aggression sets the stage for…
What Designing With Care Taught Me About Building with Bots. Every week, it feels like a new AI tool launches. A co-pilot, a chatbot, a plugin to help you think faster or feel smarter. And I get it, there’s a lot to be excited about. But lately, I’ve found myself…
I am deeply interested in the role that humans will play in the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Yet, the majority of standard benchmarks — the ways we quantify AGI — fail to adequately measure what is differentially human. With this in mind, I’ve developed a proof-of concept benchmark for…
The concept of a Metaverse, a Virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users, has been popularized by science fiction. However, with recent advancements in technology, the Metaverse is becoming a reality. One of the key components driving the growth of the Metaverse is the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In…
https://lexica.art Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, and the art world is no exception. With the advent of Lexica AI, the creation of stunningly clear and smooth AI art has become a reality. Lexica AI combines advanced algorithms, deep learning, and neural networks to generate breathtaking artwork that pushes the…
One of the unfortunate aspects of being a university professor in the current moment is that we have become inadvertent experts in picking out AI-generated garbage from real student work. This is necessary because the ease of access to ChatGPT and the like has meant that our classrooms are simply…
IDEAS IN BRIEF AI is turning UX upside down, and traditional design tools like Figma may not survive the shift. As AI-first systems reduce the need for UI, the role of designers must evolve beyond pixels and layouts. The real challenge? Understanding how AI reshapes user experiences and redefining what…
In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in the popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). From digital art to virtual real estate, NFTs have revolutionized the way we perceive and own digital assets. One fascinating application of NFTs is the creation and ownership of unique profile pictures, also known…
In the quiet corridors of speculative thought and metaphysical wonder, few names carry the weight of Dr. Hugh Fox III. Philosopher, metaphysician, dream-walker — Fox is a figure who seems to exist at the edges of both academia and mysticism. Among his most curious and controversial works is the legendary…
Prompts, walkthroughs, and surprises Is it even possible for ChatGPT to generate UI? I tested that several times before, but the results were very disappointing. Below is an example I shared in a newsletter two months ago. It looked too cartoonish to be usable. However, last week, OpenAI rolled out a major…
