Georgia holds emergency meeting on AI exposing voters’ secret ballots A Princeton researcher found that publicly available election records could be combined with AI to link voters to their ballots The Guardian - US · Oct 2
‘We don’t want to be a policeman of the internet’: How a student of John McPhee turned GPTZero into a $30 million AI-detection business Edward Tian and Alex Cui are happy to be “the Splash Brothers of anti–AI slop,” but they aren’t really against using AI to write things. Fortune · Oct 2
Anthropic's Dario Amodei: AI's most visible CEO and enigma The surge in artificial intelligence and the heated debate around its risks have made Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei the most visible tech leader -- though the 43-year-old remains an enigma. "I think he is one of the great legends in tech and business," says Alex Karp, CEO of data-analytics specialist… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Historian Sean Wilentz Argues Donald Trump Uses Fluid Loyalty Networks To Become Most Corrupt President Princeton historian Sean Wilentz argues that Donald Trump's corruption is relational, not transactional, using loyalty networks and recent court rulings to steer regulators and enrich himself. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
How a ketchup bottle cap helped Princeton researchers develop a shape-shifting robot Princeton Engineering researchers led by Glaucio Paulino have drawn inspiration from the familiar snap of a ketchup bottle cap to develop a magnetically controlled robot that can roll, crawl and change shape without a motor. Their study of curved shells and curved-crease origami revealed how structures can develop multiple stable… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: ‘If I was not a physicist, I would probably be a musician…’ - why your favorite hobby can simply be something you love, not another way to make money Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein found profound joy in playing his violin, a pursuit separate from his scientific career. His passion for music offered a different kind of freedom and personal fulfillment. Einstein's perspective emphasizes that life's pleasures do not always require measurable accomplishments. This wisdom… The Economic Times · Sep 16
Forbes Top Universities: Degrees from these 25 colleges come with six-figure paycheques and the best ROI Princeton has topped Forbes’ 2027 ranking of US colleges offering the best return on investment, but lower-cost public colleges are the surprise winners. Seven CUNY institutions made the top 10, showing that strong graduate earnings combined with low tuition can rival elite universities on financial payoff. The Economic Times · Sep 11
AI has taken on a big challenge — it can detect warning signs of plasma instabilities & predict them before they disrupt the extreme conditions needed for fusion energy Researchers developed an AI system called PACMAN for fusion energy experiments. This framework analyzes plasma conditions and sends control commands within milliseconds. PACMAN predicted a dangerous instability 200 milliseconds before it appeared. The system successfully adjusted plasma conditions to prevent the disruption. This advancement offers a new approach to maintaining… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Ranking the 25 Greatest College Football Teams of All Time From more than 150 years of college football history, these 25 teams stand out as the sport’s elite. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28
A $1,000 loan kept MacKenzie Scott in college—now the billionaire philanthropist is giving away her $37 billion fortune to repay it forward MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion in the past several years. Fortune · Aug 24
MacKenzie Scott got $1,000 from her roommate to stay in college. Years later, she donated $26 billion to charity MacKenzie Scott is now known for giving billions of dollars to charities, but her own experience of needing financial help began much earlier. While studying at Princeton, Scott faced a difficult period when money was tight and remaining at university was uncertain. Her roommate, Jeannie Ringo Tarkenton, noticed her struggle… The Times of India · Aug 19
Princeton's 'AI Snake Oil' author says the real fear isn't thinking machines—it's that AI exposes who already knows how to think Princeton's Arvind Narayanan says his students are "in a bind." How much should they use AI versus resist it to build up their own skills? Fortune · Aug 19
High school student receives 40 scholarships to fulfill her college dream Incoming freshman said price and affordability were her top priorities when choosing a college The Independent UK · Aug 17
5 Productive Habits for Power Cut Hours That Build Real Focus and Beat Screen Dependency Read Something That Demands Your Full AttentionThe moment electricity goes, the default is to stare at a dimming phone screen. Resist it. A physical book, or even a printed newspaper, forces a different kind of concentration. Your eyes have nowhere else to jump. There is no notification dot, no related… Times Life · Aug 16
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Peter Singer: ‘Capitalism is still the most productive economic system that ever existed’ Once dubbed ‘the most dangerous man on Earth’, the world-renowned moral philosopher discusses accepting capitalism, the return of Trump and disappointment in his most famous work’s impact
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Mass AI Cheating at Brown Raises Shocker Query: Is an Ivy League Degree Worth $90,000 a Year? A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.
Cycling News · Jul 7 $1,300 per bike to save a handful of grams - Lidl-Trek has some fresh Tactics for the Tour de France that have flown under the radar Lidl-Trek are using some very expensive hubs to drop some weight from their Trek Madone bikes
Salon · Jun 26 How oil execs shaped a landmark climate BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Edge of Armageddon: why does one of the world’s top thinkers believe we’re nearing nuclear apocalypse? In a chilling new book, theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli says we’re back on the brink – and this time, leaders chronically lack the nous of Kennedy and Khrushchev. So why is he against rearming?
TechRadar · Jun 5 ‘In the worst cases, they could lose all their A-level grades’: Students could resort to using smart glasses and hidden ear pieces to cheat in exams — but it’s not just a threat to UK schools UK government warns that cheating cases in exams are increasing, and it's because of the rise of smart devices.
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 HBO's 'Bring Me the Beauties': Shock Alien Sex Cult Ensnared Princeton Student HBO's 'Bring Me the Beauties' explores the Eternal Values cult's allure and deception, featuring Hoyt Richards' journey and Frederick Von Mierers' charismatic manipulation.
Bored Panda · May 24 Rockstar Unexpectedly Comes Out As Gay As Wife Of 14 Years Offers Her Support “To support him whilst losing everything has been incredibly hard to figure out,” Caleb’s wife wrote.
The Independent UK · May 23 Hegseth rants about ‘woke military’ and ‘political correctness’ during fiery West Point graduation speech ‘Diversity is not our strength. Unity is our strength,’ Hegseth told graduating West Point cadets
The Independent UK · May 13 Princeton scraps honor code and will supervise exams for first time in 133 years because of AI Princeton’s honor code was implemented in 1893 after students petitioned to get rid of exam proctors
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24 New 3D device computes using living brain cells — bioelectronic device uses 3D electronic mesh design paired with living tissue Princeton researchers have developed a 3D bioelectronic device that combines living brain cells with embedded electronics, allowing neurons outside the body to perform simple computational tasks. The system may help scientists study brain function, neurological disease, and the brain’s extraordinary energy efficiency.