If AI is learning, what differentiates ChatGPT from students? Philip Ball reflects on the differences between man and machine and argues that being a great writer comes down to understanding the reader, regardless of whether you're human or not.

Nautilus

ChatGPT is a mirror of our times

With geopolitical tensions at an all-time high and nuclear threat coming into play, John Thornhill examines neuroscientist Moran Cerf's quest to remove human error from the decision-making process that could end life on earth.

Financial Times

300 nuclear missiles are headed your way. You must respond. What now?

ChatGPT has gone viral, but will Microsoft get a return on their $10bn investment? Will Knight discusses the hype surrounding OpenAI's new model, despite mountain uncertainty about how the startup will generate profits.

WIRED

ChatGPT has investors drooling—but can it bring home the bacon? 

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Creativity is a highly sought-after skill, but it only comes naturally to some. Discover how to step outside your comfort zone and unlock new - previously unimaginable - possibilities with Fast Company. 

Then, do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? Being busy can seem like a badge of honour in our hectic society, but sometimes it's beneficial to take a moment to pause. So get ready to be inspired, as The Washington Post explains why setting time aside to free your mind could be the antidote you're looking for. 

Recharged

Relax, reset and unleash your creative brilliance

At the height of the cost of living crisis, it's no surprise that the UK is struggling to survive another economic catastrophe. In this opinion piece, Tim Harford explains how the situation in the UK got so dire. 

Is life in the UK really as bad as the numbers suggest? Yes, it is

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The Democrats' weakness among working-class voters is well known, but can they win them back? The Washington Post discusses President Biden's attempts to rectify his party's failings and why he can't forget their strengths in the process. 

Despite inflation, the cost of living crisis and a potential global recession, The Financial Times explores how luxury market statistics continue to challenge much of our conventional wisdom about how the rich spend their money. 

Informed

Two sides of the same coin: the wealthy and the working class

Apple found its fortune in China over 20 years ago. But as the political tides change, Patrick McGee discusses how the company is facing increasing pressure to cut its manufacturing reliance on America's greatest geopolitical rival.

What it would take for Apple to disentangle itself from China

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The world is the closest it has ever been to the apocalypse, according to the latest reading of the Doomsday Clock. From how it works to what happens when it hits midnight, The Washington Post breaks down everything you need to know.

Then later, is it time to rewind the dial on the world's most famous clock? As the metaphorical seconds tick down towards the end of the world, WIRED explains the merits and drawbacks of the viral bulletin.

Apocalypse now?

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The UK and the US have something new in common. They're both as good (or as bad) as each other with regards to free speech, according to new research. The Guardian explores how government policies, policing fails and legal system intimidations have landed the two countries across the Atlantic in the same boat.

Then later, the U.K.'s old security laws desperately need updating. But, as The Financial Times' Editorial Board argues, a newly proposed, loosely worded bill risks lumping journalists with spies and could further hinder responsible journalism. 

Like inflation, the cost of free speech is going up

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Jacinda Ardern has announced that she's stepping down as New Zealand Prime Minister. During a premiership in which she's had to navigate a terrorist attack and a global pandemic, The Washington Post explore how sexism has dogged her tenure. 

Later, The Guardian profile the man to replace Ardern. Chris Hipkins, the sausage roll loving, straight-talking career politician who's tasked with picking his party up after a plummet in the polls. 

New Zealand's Prime Minister steps down. Who's next?

From knowing when to walk away to accepting "good enough" as a win, Allie Volpe discovers from FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss how to get the things you want.

How to negotiate over practically anything

Tech giants still favour cheap and efficient markets. But, with disrupted international trade flows, Jon Hilsenrath and Anthony DeBarros discuss how rerouting supply chain pathways could reduce political tensions between economic powers.

The Wall Street Journal

Globalization isn’t dead. But it’s changing

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The UK Government has blocked a Scottish Parliament bill to make it easier for people to change gender. They say it's a legal issue, but Scotland thinks it's a democratic one. The Guardian explores how a culture war is spilling over into the courtroom. 

Later, Supreme Court judges in India will decide whether gay marriage should be allowed. Bloomberg charts the country's reform from being governed by colonial-era LGBTQ rules to potentially becoming the largest democracy with same-sex marriage laws.

The constitutional conflicts over LGBTQ+ rights

The future for Tesla is looking a lot less bright. From price cuts to Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of Twitter, Rebecca Elliott discusses how public opinion has soured on Tesla and questions whether it can rise above its EV rivals once again.

What if Tesla is…just a car company?

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What can history tell us about the upcoming debt ceiling showdown? With the U.S. government entering uncharted economic territory, The Washington Post uses lessons from the past to analyse the decisions Congress could make.

Could the Fed be the greatest danger to the U.S.'s financial stability? The Financial Times argue that the debt-ceiling crisis is a problem of America's central bank's own creation, and solving it is long overdue.


To raise or not to raise US debt?

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Although the project will take years to complete, The Financial Times report how Brazil and Argentina are planning to create a currency bloc similar to the Eurozone. 

Then later, former Wall Street darling Chile now has a $50-Billion hole in its pocket. Bloomberg explores why there's an investor exodus of Latin America's leading economy.

Making money but losing investors in Latin America

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With mass shootings claiming 70 lives already in January 2023, could this be the wake-up call America needs? The Wall Street Journal discuss this troubling statistic and California's recent pledge to reassess their gun laws. 

Later, from a first grader shooting a teacher to a 72-year-old man killing 11 this month in the United States, how much closer are we to solving this troubling epidemic? As The Washington Post argues in this opinion piece, the solution lies in more than just legislation.

January's deadly spree of mass shootings

From building materials grown on Mars to a seaplane flying on Saturn's largest moon, Ramin Skibba explores how NASA is funding our science fiction future.

It’s not sci-fi—NASA is funding these mind-blowing projects

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Japan's Prime Minister has issued a stark warning to the country, that society is on the brink of not being able to function because of its falling birth rate. The Guardian explores why the leader's urgent message is falling on deaf ears. 

Then later, neighbouring China has seen its population fall for first time since 1961. The Washington Post speaks to young Chinese women about why having babies is not in their plans. 

Happy Birthday to who?

Apple has spent over a decade and invested billions into building supply chains in China. However, Patrick McGee argues that this extraordinary success has also created Apple's greatest vulnerability: dependence on a single country.

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