David E. Dunning explores how mathematical notation is a social, world-building technology. It’s natural to think of math as being fundamentally abstract. Whether it’s invented or discovered, its ...

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In a certain, strange way, generative AI peaked with OpenAI’s GPT-2 seven years ago. Little known to anyone outside of tech circles, GPT-2 excelled at producing unexpected answers. It was creative.

Feeling gratitude for a kind thought or deed from a family member, friend, or neighbor is natural—but translating those thoughts into a warm thank‑you note or a heartfelt personal message can feel ...

Symbols and markings carved into tools and figurines by Stone Age humans over 40,000 years ago could be an ancient precursor to writing, according to a new analysis. The marks, found on 260 artifacts ...

Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of the journey is making sure you have a solid plan to back up your business. A business plan ...

The unified JavaScript runtime standard is an idea whose time has come. Here’s an inside look at the movement for server-side JavaScript interoperability. The WinterCG community group was recently ...

Many teachers can be hesitant to teach writing because they don’t feel comfortable as writers themselves. In my own writing life and in my work with teachers, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern: The ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. In the age of AI, there’s no time to wait. Last October, OpenAI cofounder and AI researcher ...

Research by Mueller and Oppenheimer (2014) compared students who typed lecture notes on laptops with those who wrote them by hand during the same time. In terms of immediate results, laptop users ...

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice. Credit...Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri Supported by By Sam Kriss In the quiet hum of our digital ...