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Kelsey Piper

Kelsey Piper

Contributing editor

    Latest articles by Kelsey Piper

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    The AI safety bill Big Tech hates has passed the California legislatureThe AI safety bill Big Tech hates has passed the California legislature
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    Some tech leaders think SB 1047 will kill innovation. It won’t.

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    The staggering death toll of scientific liesThe staggering death toll of scientific lies
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    Scientific fraud kills people. Should it be illegal?

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    How AI’s booms and busts are a distractionHow AI’s booms and busts are a distraction
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    However current companies do financially, the big AI safety challenges remain.

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    The animal rights movement was once locked in bitter debate. Now it’s getting things done.The animal rights movement was once locked in bitter debate. Now it’s getting things done.
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    A short history of effective animal advocacy.

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    Warren Buffett’s breakup with the Gates Foundation will hurt the worldWarren Buffett’s breakup with the Gates Foundation will hurt the world
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    Buffett’s decision to put his money into a foundation controlled by his kids is a mistake.

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    Are betting markets the best way to predict an election?Are betting markets the best way to predict an election?
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    Prediction markets have closely tracked Biden’s fate, but they have a long way to go as reliable indicators.

    By Kelsey Piper
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    Two ways to go wrong in predicting AITwo ways to go wrong in predicting AI
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    Why exponential growth can lead us to underestimate some technologies and overestimate others.

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    Can we be actually normal about birth rates?Can we be actually normal about birth rates?
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    Declining birth rates do matter, but we need to approach them thoughtfully.

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    Where AI predictions go wrongWhere AI predictions go wrong
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    Both skeptics and boosters are too sure of themselves.

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    Leaked OpenAI documents reveal aggressive tactics toward former employees
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    Has Sam Altman told the truth about OpenAI’s NDA scandal?

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