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DANCE
IDEAS
- San Francisco Picks its Salonen Replacement
Good Morning,
The San Francisco Symphony finally named a music director — Elim Chan — after the bruising Salonen departure left what once was one of America’s most ambitious orchestras adrift (KQED). Set it in the context of Laurence Vittes’ new report card arguing the field is changing shape, not just shrinking its budgets (Strings).
The day’s other thread is about authenticity. An AI cleared a Turing test for the first time, fooling the judges more often than the real humans did (Neuroscience News). Then it was revealed that a Commonwealth-prize-winning short story is now suspected of being AI-written (The Guardian). Also: AI-voiced pirated audiobooks are flooding YouTube faster than anyone can pull them (The New York Times). The capability isn’t the crisis, the missing chain of attribution is.
A useful counter-fact amid the gloom: adjusted for inflation, West End ticket prices have fallen below 2019 levels (WhatsOnStage). And as machines learn to pass for us, neuroscientists are wiring people up to find where beauty actually lives in the brain (Smithsonian).
See you tomorrow.
Doug
- President & Executive Director – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, one of America’s most respected orchestras with a 90+ year legacy of artistic excellence, seeks a dynamic President & Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth and impact.
Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working in close partnership with Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the President & Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive, overseeing all artistic, financial, and operational functions. This leader will guide strategy, drive revenue growth, and represent the BPO as its primary ambassador across the region and beyond.Key Responsibilities
• Set and execute a strategic vision in partnership with the Board and Music Director.
• Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate major donor relationships.
• Oversee financial management, operations, and long-term sustainability.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Expand audiences, earned revenue, and community impact.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and champion for the BPO.Ideal Candidate
• Proven executive leadership experience, preferably in orchestras or performing arts.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience driving growth.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire teams and partners.
• Passion for classical music and commitment to community engagement.About the Organization
Founded in 1935, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is internationally recognized for its artistic excellence, acclaimed recordings, and deep community impact. Under the long-standing leadership of Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the BPO has achieved national prominence through extensive touring, broadcasts, and more than 50 recordings. The Orchestra performs at the iconic Kleinhans Music Hall, widely regarded as one of the finest acoustic venues in the world, and presents a robust year-round season spanning Classics, Pops, Rock, film, and family programming. Serving more than 40,000 patrons annually and reaching over 35,000 students through education and community programs, the BPO is both a cultural cornerstone of Western New York and a driving force in the region’s civic life.
Compensation
Salary Range: $300,000–$350,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
To Apply
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and applications to Anissa Conner at aconner@dhrglobal.com.
- Symphony Tacoma seeks Executive Director
Aspen Leadership Group is pleased to partner with Symphony Tacoma in the search for an Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the chief executive and administrative leader of Symphony Tacoma and work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Music Director, and General Manager to advance the organization’s artistic, financial, and strategic goals to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the ED will be responsible for overall management, financial sustainability, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management, preferably in the arts, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vitality.
For 79 years, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences through live musical experiences that both honor tradition and push beyond it. Founded in 1946 by 30 volunteer musicians from the University of Puget Sound, the organization was professionalized in 1993 under the leadership of Harvey Felder, now Conductor Laureate. Today, more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70 perform annually for nearly 20,000 residents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region.
Symphony Tacoma’s core season includes five main-series classical concerts, holiday choral pops, an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, and educational concerts. Performances are presented primarily at the historic Pantages Theater, where Symphony Tacoma has been a principal resident arts organization for more than 30 years. The orchestra partners with a dynamic range of global soloists and visiting composers, presenting adventurous programming designed to serve and inspire Tacoma’s community. Symphony Tacoma is widely recognized as a flagship musical organization within a vibrant regional ecosystem of professional and community-based ensembles. Symphony Tacoma further engages the community through a trio of education programs—Mini Maestros, Simply Symphonic, and Symphony 2U—as well as through community events designed to expand access to classical music beyond the concert hall. Collectively, these programs serve more than 7,000 people annually, from early childhood through adulthood.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of senior-level experience in nonprofit management is required for this role. Symphony Tacoma will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Symphony, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Symphony Tacoma and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. Symphony Tacoma offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and a 401(k) program with employer match.
Symphony Tacoma is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7178714.
- Universal Music Makes AI Deal With Spotify On New Tool
The new tool will launch as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium users, the companies said on Thursday (May 21), creating what they described as an additional revenue stream for artists and songwriters on top of existing Spotify royalties. – MusicBusinessWorldwide
- Trump Panel Approves Trump Arch
Thursday’s vote by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose job is to vet the design of monuments and other major projects in the capital, represents a key approval as the White House seeks to begin construction. – Washington Post
ISSUES
- No Transparency: Palm Springs Museum Refuses To Release Report On Investigation Into Fraud And Theft
The whistleblower complaint made numerous detailed allegations. Among them are claims that the museum improperly reclassified funds in its endowment to meet cash crunches. – ARTnews
- Paris Judge Rejects Attempt To Block New Windows Commissioned For Notre-Dame
“A Paris judge has rejected a request to halt the removal of six 19th-century stained-glass windows by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc from Notre-Dame Cathedral, which are to be replaced by government-commissioned contemporary works (by artist Claire Tabouret).” – ARTnews
- Dubai Says It’s Building A Big New Museum For Digital Art
“The planned Museum of Digital Art (MODA) … is part of Dubai’s monumental $27 billion transformation of its financial center into a tech hub, announced earlier this year, and will platform various art forms that rely on emerging technologies, including immersive and interactive experiences. No budget or completion date has yet been announced.” – Artnet
- Pompidou And Hong Kong’s M+ Strike A Five-Year Deal To Exchange Art
The major exhibition featuring collections from both institutions will be staged first in Paris at the Centre Pompidou, after its five-year renovation, around 2029 or 2030, before being hosted at the M+ with a focus on visual culture in France and China. – South China Morning Post
- Will Paint For Food?
“If my art isn’t in your budget right now, I’ll accept the following as payment…” the viral posts on Instagram and TikTok read. The caption includes a list of items or services that the artist will trade the work for, ranging from handmade clothes, jewellery and tattoos to accommodation, meals and beauty services. – The Art Newspaper
MEDIA
- Trump Panel Approves Trump Arch
Thursday’s vote by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose job is to vet the design of monuments and other major projects in the capital, represents a key approval as the White House seeks to begin construction. – Washington Post
- National Trust Lists America’s 11 Most-Endangered Historic Places
Among those selected are two sites that have drawn the ire of the Trump administration, the Stonewall National Monument in New York, often considered the birthplace of the gay right’s movement, and the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, which served as the presidential home prior to the capital’s relocation to Washington. – ARTnews
- Museum Wall Text Has Become Another Culture-War Battleground
“Traditionally, museum wall text has been no more controversial than signs pointing visitors to the restrooms, and the Smithsonian still has descriptions placed near objects in most of its galleries. But there have been changes at exhibitions in some museums where the subject could be potentially contentious.” – The New York Times
- A New Arts-And-Culture Magazine Focused On “The Creative Process”
“Former Pitchfork and Spin editor-in-chief Puja Patel is launching Totei, a publication dedicated to ‘craft and craftsmanship.’ The online magazine will publish content weekly, including profiles of artists and musicians, photo essays, reported features, and interviews. Crucially, Totei aims to spotlight rarely seen materials showing how art is created.” – Semafor
- Israeli Organization Threatens Suit Against Canadian Museum for Human Rights Exhibit
A prominent Israeli legal organization is threatening legal action against the Canadian Museum for Human Rights over an upcoming exhibit on the Palestinian Nakba, alleging the Winnipeg museum is promoting a politically one-sided narrative that could fuel antisemitism and violate federal law. – Winnipeg Sun
MUSIC
- The Perils Of Writing With AI When You Don’t Check
My fellow nonfiction writers: AI can be a helpful tool. If you rely on it for factual accuracy you are putting your reputation, your career, your very livelihood in peril. – The AI Humanist
- Short Story Which Won Prize Last Week Is Now Thought To Be Written By AI
“’The Serpent in the Grove’ was named as the winning entry for the Commonwealth Prize from the Caribbean on Saturday and published in Granta magazine. … Shortly (afterward), internet sleuths — and a few literary critics — seized upon the work and its author, Jamir Nazir, reportedly a 61-year-old from Trinidad with few publications to his name.” – The Guardian
- Pirated Audiobooks Voiced By AI Bots Are All Over YouTube
“While piracy has long been an issue for the book business, the rapid rise of unauthorized audiobooks” — typically with vocally flat narration and unrelated visuals — “on YouTube, which publishers and authors believe are eroding sales for their books, poses a new challenge for the industry.” – The New York Times
- Author Of A Book About AI And Truth Admits Some Of His Book Was Written By AI With Fake Quotes
The author of a nonfiction book about the effects of artificial intelligence on truth acknowledged on Monday that he had included numerous made-up or misattributed quotes concocted by A.I. – The New York Times
- International Booker Prize, For First Time, Goes To Novel Written In Mandarin Chinese
Taiwan Travelogue, written by Yáng Shuāng-zi and translated by Lin King, takes the form of a travel memoir by a (fictional) Japanese novelist on a culinary tour of occupied Taiwan in the 1930s, charting her complex relationship with her local interpreter. The novel won a U.S. National Book Award in 2024. – AP
PEOPLE
- San Francisco Picks its Salonen Replacement
Good Morning,
The San Francisco Symphony finally named a music director — Elim Chan — after the bruising Salonen departure left what once was one of America’s most ambitious orchestras adrift (KQED). Set it in the context of Laurence Vittes’ new report card arguing the field is changing shape, not just shrinking its budgets (Strings).
The day’s other thread is about authenticity. An AI cleared a Turing test for the first time, fooling the judges more often than the real humans did (Neuroscience News). Then it was revealed that a Commonwealth-prize-winning short story is now suspected of being AI-written (The Guardian). Also: AI-voiced pirated audiobooks are flooding YouTube faster than anyone can pull them (The New York Times). The capability isn’t the crisis, the missing chain of attribution is.
A useful counter-fact amid the gloom: adjusted for inflation, West End ticket prices have fallen below 2019 levels (WhatsOnStage). And as machines learn to pass for us, neuroscientists are wiring people up to find where beauty actually lives in the brain (Smithsonian).
See you tomorrow.
Doug
- President & Executive Director – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, one of America’s most respected orchestras with a 90+ year legacy of artistic excellence, seeks a dynamic President & Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth and impact.
Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working in close partnership with Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the President & Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive, overseeing all artistic, financial, and operational functions. This leader will guide strategy, drive revenue growth, and represent the BPO as its primary ambassador across the region and beyond.Key Responsibilities
• Set and execute a strategic vision in partnership with the Board and Music Director.
• Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate major donor relationships.
• Oversee financial management, operations, and long-term sustainability.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Expand audiences, earned revenue, and community impact.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and champion for the BPO.Ideal Candidate
• Proven executive leadership experience, preferably in orchestras or performing arts.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience driving growth.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire teams and partners.
• Passion for classical music and commitment to community engagement.About the Organization
Founded in 1935, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is internationally recognized for its artistic excellence, acclaimed recordings, and deep community impact. Under the long-standing leadership of Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the BPO has achieved national prominence through extensive touring, broadcasts, and more than 50 recordings. The Orchestra performs at the iconic Kleinhans Music Hall, widely regarded as one of the finest acoustic venues in the world, and presents a robust year-round season spanning Classics, Pops, Rock, film, and family programming. Serving more than 40,000 patrons annually and reaching over 35,000 students through education and community programs, the BPO is both a cultural cornerstone of Western New York and a driving force in the region’s civic life.
Compensation
Salary Range: $300,000–$350,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
To Apply
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and applications to Anissa Conner at aconner@dhrglobal.com.
- Symphony Tacoma seeks Executive Director
Aspen Leadership Group is pleased to partner with Symphony Tacoma in the search for an Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the chief executive and administrative leader of Symphony Tacoma and work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Music Director, and General Manager to advance the organization’s artistic, financial, and strategic goals to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the ED will be responsible for overall management, financial sustainability, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management, preferably in the arts, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vitality.
For 79 years, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences through live musical experiences that both honor tradition and push beyond it. Founded in 1946 by 30 volunteer musicians from the University of Puget Sound, the organization was professionalized in 1993 under the leadership of Harvey Felder, now Conductor Laureate. Today, more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70 perform annually for nearly 20,000 residents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region.
Symphony Tacoma’s core season includes five main-series classical concerts, holiday choral pops, an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, and educational concerts. Performances are presented primarily at the historic Pantages Theater, where Symphony Tacoma has been a principal resident arts organization for more than 30 years. The orchestra partners with a dynamic range of global soloists and visiting composers, presenting adventurous programming designed to serve and inspire Tacoma’s community. Symphony Tacoma is widely recognized as a flagship musical organization within a vibrant regional ecosystem of professional and community-based ensembles. Symphony Tacoma further engages the community through a trio of education programs—Mini Maestros, Simply Symphonic, and Symphony 2U—as well as through community events designed to expand access to classical music beyond the concert hall. Collectively, these programs serve more than 7,000 people annually, from early childhood through adulthood.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of senior-level experience in nonprofit management is required for this role. Symphony Tacoma will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Symphony, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Symphony Tacoma and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. Symphony Tacoma offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and a 401(k) program with employer match.
Symphony Tacoma is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7178714.
- Universal Music Makes AI Deal With Spotify On New Tool
The new tool will launch as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium users, the companies said on Thursday (May 21), creating what they described as an additional revenue stream for artists and songwriters on top of existing Spotify royalties. – MusicBusinessWorldwide
- Trump Panel Approves Trump Arch
Thursday’s vote by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose job is to vet the design of monuments and other major projects in the capital, represents a key approval as the White House seeks to begin construction. – Washington Post
PEOPLE
- San Francisco Picks its Salonen Replacement
Good Morning,
The San Francisco Symphony finally named a music director — Elim Chan — after the bruising Salonen departure left what once was one of America’s most ambitious orchestras adrift (KQED). Set it in the context of Laurence Vittes’ new report card arguing the field is changing shape, not just shrinking its budgets (Strings).
The day’s other thread is about authenticity. An AI cleared a Turing test for the first time, fooling the judges more often than the real humans did (Neuroscience News). Then it was revealed that a Commonwealth-prize-winning short story is now suspected of being AI-written (The Guardian). Also: AI-voiced pirated audiobooks are flooding YouTube faster than anyone can pull them (The New York Times). The capability isn’t the crisis, the missing chain of attribution is.
A useful counter-fact amid the gloom: adjusted for inflation, West End ticket prices have fallen below 2019 levels (WhatsOnStage). And as machines learn to pass for us, neuroscientists are wiring people up to find where beauty actually lives in the brain (Smithsonian).
See you tomorrow.
Doug
- President & Executive Director – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, one of America’s most respected orchestras with a 90+ year legacy of artistic excellence, seeks a dynamic President & Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth and impact.
Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working in close partnership with Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the President & Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive, overseeing all artistic, financial, and operational functions. This leader will guide strategy, drive revenue growth, and represent the BPO as its primary ambassador across the region and beyond.Key Responsibilities
• Set and execute a strategic vision in partnership with the Board and Music Director.
• Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate major donor relationships.
• Oversee financial management, operations, and long-term sustainability.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Expand audiences, earned revenue, and community impact.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and champion for the BPO.Ideal Candidate
• Proven executive leadership experience, preferably in orchestras or performing arts.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience driving growth.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire teams and partners.
• Passion for classical music and commitment to community engagement.About the Organization
Founded in 1935, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is internationally recognized for its artistic excellence, acclaimed recordings, and deep community impact. Under the long-standing leadership of Music Director JoAnn Falletta, the BPO has achieved national prominence through extensive touring, broadcasts, and more than 50 recordings. The Orchestra performs at the iconic Kleinhans Music Hall, widely regarded as one of the finest acoustic venues in the world, and presents a robust year-round season spanning Classics, Pops, Rock, film, and family programming. Serving more than 40,000 patrons annually and reaching over 35,000 students through education and community programs, the BPO is both a cultural cornerstone of Western New York and a driving force in the region’s civic life.
Compensation
Salary Range: $300,000–$350,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
To Apply
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and applications to Anissa Conner at aconner@dhrglobal.com.
- Symphony Tacoma seeks Executive Director
Aspen Leadership Group is pleased to partner with Symphony Tacoma in the search for an Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the chief executive and administrative leader of Symphony Tacoma and work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Music Director, and General Manager to advance the organization’s artistic, financial, and strategic goals to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the ED will be responsible for overall management, financial sustainability, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management, preferably in the arts, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vitality.
For 79 years, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences through live musical experiences that both honor tradition and push beyond it. Founded in 1946 by 30 volunteer musicians from the University of Puget Sound, the organization was professionalized in 1993 under the leadership of Harvey Felder, now Conductor Laureate. Today, more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70 perform annually for nearly 20,000 residents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region.
Symphony Tacoma’s core season includes five main-series classical concerts, holiday choral pops, an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, and educational concerts. Performances are presented primarily at the historic Pantages Theater, where Symphony Tacoma has been a principal resident arts organization for more than 30 years. The orchestra partners with a dynamic range of global soloists and visiting composers, presenting adventurous programming designed to serve and inspire Tacoma’s community. Symphony Tacoma is widely recognized as a flagship musical organization within a vibrant regional ecosystem of professional and community-based ensembles. Symphony Tacoma further engages the community through a trio of education programs—Mini Maestros, Simply Symphonic, and Symphony 2U—as well as through community events designed to expand access to classical music beyond the concert hall. Collectively, these programs serve more than 7,000 people annually, from early childhood through adulthood.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of senior-level experience in nonprofit management is required for this role. Symphony Tacoma will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Symphony, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Symphony Tacoma and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. Symphony Tacoma offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and a 401(k) program with employer match.
Symphony Tacoma is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7178714.
- Universal Music Makes AI Deal With Spotify On New Tool
The new tool will launch as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium users, the companies said on Thursday (May 21), creating what they described as an additional revenue stream for artists and songwriters on top of existing Spotify royalties. – MusicBusinessWorldwide
- Trump Panel Approves Trump Arch
Thursday’s vote by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose job is to vet the design of monuments and other major projects in the capital, represents a key approval as the White House seeks to begin construction. – Washington Post
THEATRE
VISUAL
- AI Passes Turing Test For The First Time
Researchers discovered that when equipped with specific “persona” prompts, advanced models like GPT-4.5 were judged to be human 73% of the time, significantly outperforming actual human participants and fundamentally altering our understanding of machine intelligence. – Neuroscience News
- How Does Your Brain Process Beauty?
“Neuroaesthetics is a search to give a value, a quantity, to beauty—to locate it, perhaps, in the brain and in the heart.” – Smithsonian
- Always On: Pretty Much Everything We Do Now Is Being Recorded
The next time you conduct a delicate bit of office diplomacy or share a romantic or financial secret with a friend over drinks, a sensor built into someone’s glasses, necklace, or lapel pin might be watching you and listening. – The Atlantic
- The Slop Before The AI Slop
In 1962, a programmer at Librascope, a California-based defense contractor, announced that “a computer can be programmed to write meaningful and relevant sentences in proper English.” – The New Yorker
- How AI Has Taken Over College Education
During the exam, students were pulling out phones and taking photographs of the test to submit to LLMs before copying down machine-written responses into their blue books. – The New Critic
