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New book argues superhuman AI puts humans on path to extinction
New book argues superhuman AI puts humans on path to extinction A new book has been released arguing that superhuman AI poses an existential threat to humanity. The book suggests that the development of superhuman AI could lead to human extinction due to its potential for self-improvement and uncontrollable growth. Experts in the field of […]
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Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach
Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach American literacy levels have begun to drop, with 12th graders’ average reading scores being 3 points lower than they were in 2019, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The traditional approach to […]
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You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night
You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night The author highly recommends reading Mariana Enriquez’ novel “Our Share of Night”, an epic Argentinian horror book. The book was originally published in Argentina in 2019 but only received an English translation in 2023, making it a relatively recent discovery for the […]
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Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers
Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers Over the past decade, there have been nearly 16,000 book bans in US public schools and libraries since 2021, a number not seen since the 1950s under McCarthyism. The majority of books targeted for bans are those that depict diversity, including racial, gender, and […]
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The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers A personalized book embosser or adjustable bookends can be a thoughtful gift for a book lover. A color ebook reader or book light can provide a convenient and portable way to enjoy books on-the-go. A smart mug that tracks reading habits or provides a built-in bookmark can add […]
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AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose
AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose AI is making reading books feel obsolete by providing workarounds that allow students to summarize and analyze texts without having to read them themselves. The use of generative AI in education has led to a decline in reading habits among […]
💻 Technology
Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles
Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles Harvard University has released a dataset called Institutional Books 1.0, containing over 394 million records of library books. The dataset includes nearly one million books in 254 languages, dating back to the 15th century, with the largest concentration from the 19th century. […]
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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Nov. 10, 2024. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. […]
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