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How AI Tokens Challenge Broadband Economics
The parallel evolution of two foundational commodities in a new economic layer.
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Our recent Greater Good Gathering at Columbia University gathered worldwide experts to discuss one of the most daunting topics of our times: “The Artificial Future.” Keynote: Jaron Lanier, computer scientist, author, and visual artist. AI experts from around the world… more ›
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Stanford University researchers have discovered that dying coral can be revived through contact with healthy coral in a lab. The finding could help scientists find new ways to restore coral reefs threatened by warming ocean waters. (AP Video: Terry Chea)… more ›
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Listen: https://ift.tt/kYZCQVh In Episode 505 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with venture capitalist, former Wall Street equity research analyst, and independent market and technology researcher Paul Kedrosky about why the AI investment boom is unlike any previous Capex cycle,… more ›
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The real question in my mind is whether Democrats will take advantage of the new age of populism https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/04/democrats-elected-us-awakening?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other more ›
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Listen: https://ift.tt/SAOF2kl Today’s episode in our series about the challenges facing universities looks at what might be the most direct threat of all: can they still fulfil their function if AI can write better essays than the students? David talks… more ›
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In this livestream taking place the day after the US midterms, Naomi Klein (author and Guardian columnist), Astra Taylor and Yanis Varoufakis discuss what the vote tells us about the far right’s grip on power, and how to break it.… more ›
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At the 64th New York Film Festival, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim discuss You Can See Everything with NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim following the New York premiere on September 30, 2026. With the film now in theaters from A24,… more ›