In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at how a new discovery could lead to unsinkable ships, the billions invested in AI “neolabs” and more.
With the highest global usage of Gemini for learning, India is emerging as a key market shaping Google’s approach to AI in education.
A new AI lab called Flapping Airplanes launched yesterday, and a Sequoia partner has an interesting take on why they stand out.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pushing OpenAI for assurances it won’t seek a government bailout if it doesn’t turn a profit. In a letter to CEO Sam Altman, Warren says she is concerned that the company is preparing to fall back “on the classic strategy of privatizing profits and socializing losses” amid soaring spending and […]
Nirmal Jingar, an executive at Wayfair, shares lessons in driving millions of dollars in savings with AI in supply chain
In the AI economy, routine work gets automated first. To thrive, schools must shift from factory-model compliance to chutzpah, judgment, and critical thinking.
When you’re walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are top-rated restaurants nearby?”
While some are claiming that VR is dead, indie developers are doubling down and creating interesting and edgy new content that could drive renewed interest in headsets.
A study finds an AI emotional connection can feel deeper than human chat in fast, personal exchanges, especially when users think it’s a person. When labeled AI, closeness and effort drop.
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Worries are that agentic AI bot swarms could overwhelm society. I focus on AI bots could undercut mental health. Democracy is at stake. An AI Insider scoop.