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The Simpsons by the Data

Todd W. Schneider

An analysis of the first 27 seasons of The Simpsons, featuring great plots and memes. The analysis covers the most significant side characters, the presence of a pattern of patriarchy, declining TV ratings, and highlights some of the most relevant sentences.

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Confession of a so-called AI expert

Chip Huyen

"Even though I’m one of the beneficiary of this AI craze, I can’t help but thinking this will burst. I don’t know how and when, but I have this belief that the system is currently being rigged in favor of people whose resumes dotted with fancy keywords like mine, and a rigged system can’t be sustainable."

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It's ML, not magic: simple questions you should ask to help reduce AI hype

Stephen Merity

A series of questions to maintain control over the hype surrounding AI. Always more relevant.

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