This chapter discusses the emergence of a subculture called EAC on Twitter that advocates for embracing rapid AI progress and a future utopia with superhuman intelligence. It explores the growing momentum of EAC, influential figures declaring their support, and the author's motive for writing about them.
A jury decided the Google Play store unfairly stifles competition and maintains a monopoly. Kevin and Casey discuss how the ruling could reshape the digital economy. Then, a growing movement of developers and enthusiasts of artificial intelligence want the technology developed as quickly as possible, even if it has negative consequences for humanity. And finally, why the internet of the future could look totally different.
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