“Most likely the perception within the Israel Defence Forces and at the political level within Netanyahu’s war cabinet is that they have the momentum. . . . when one side believes it has the momentum against its adversary, you don’t want to give it up.”
Javed Ali. BBC, October 4, 2024.
“Whether AI is giving us something new or a black box of mush is going to depend on the company and the tools they’re using.”
Catherine Hausman on using AI to harden power grids in the face of extreme weather events. The New York Times, September 27, 2024.
“Detroit is an extraordinarily surveilled city. There are cameras everywhere. If all of this surveillance technology really did what it claims to, Detroit would be one of the safest cities in the country.”
Molly Kleinman. The New York Times, June 29, 2024.
“The good news is there’s been a 4% rise in (median household) income. But it’s also true that families are facing financial challenges. Rent has gone up so much. Groceries are more expensive. The price at the pump is higher.”
Kristin Seefeldt. The Washington Post, September 10, 2024.
“The market might determine the price of labor, but it doesn’t define the dignity or value of that labor. As the world moves into a future where technology increasingly challenges the definition of skilled work, we must remember that our worth is not determined by a paycheck, an algorithm, or a label. It is defined by our shared humanity, our ability to contribute in meaningful ways and our capacity to care for and connect with each other in a world that is constantly changing.”
Betsey Stevenson on the importance of “soft skills” as a barrier to automating jobs. Bloomberg, September 1, 2024.
“It’s a positive outcome if you don’t have to live together after you’ve broken up. It allows people to live in the way they want to be living.”
Natasha Pilkauskas on a Child Tax Credit benefit that allowed mothers to move on from unwanted partners. The New York Times, August 15, 2024.
“Today’s annual census data release is a stark reminder that child poverty in this country is a policy choice. We have proven solutions to address this crisis.”
Luke Shaefer. USA Today, September 10, 2024.
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