2026-07-17
The AI Gold Rush Is Driving an Energy Crisis. Here’s What Every Business Needs to Know.
AI is driving unprecedented demand for industrial-scale electricity, water for cooling and physical real estate at a pace the global grid was never designed to handle.
Don’t Outsource the Learning: Why Human-Led Research Still Matters in the Age of AI
Even if AI matches researcher-output quality, human-led research will remain essential — the team learning from observing users can't be outsourced.
Does Your Form Really Need a Dropdown List?
Dropdown lists can be used in narrow, specific scenarios, but misuse can cause more harm than alternatives.
2026.29: Mainframes and Main Characters
The best Stratechery content from the week of July 13, 2026, including the end of the mainframe, the continuing adventures of OpenAI, and answering the question, "Is Netflix Washed?".
Microsoft cuts OneDrive support for older Windows 10 versions next month
22H2 has until 2028, or there's always Windows 11
Hackaday Podcast Episode 378: C Coders, Ceramic Printers, and Shadow Archives
It’s a hot one at both microphones, as Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos wilt in the heat with ice lollies and freezer packs. But still, we persevered long enough to...
The Odyssey’s glowing reviews from audiences and critics are silencing its biggest haters
After right-wing backlash, The Odyssey has silenced haters with Nolan's highest audience and critic score ever.
Happy iCal Day
Joanna Stern explains why this emoji is correct today: 📅. (This one too: 📆) ★
Elon Musk’s xAI, Which is Being Sued Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes, Sues Grok User Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes
Grok has a massive deepfake problem. The post Elon Musk’s xAI, Which is Being Sued Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes, Sues Grok User Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes appeared first on Futurism.
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Billing software error sends billion-dollar AWS estimates
Amazon asks users not to panic as it works to fix the bug
Critical Role's Matthew Mercer just revealed 1 foundational rule that all Dungeon Masters should use
Regardless of what sort of Dungeon Master you are, this foundational rule will help inspire your players to get more involved with your RPG sessions.
Marvel's Wolverine is the latest target of Sony physical disc backlash
Players continue to voice their frustration with PlayStation's controversial announcement on the future of physical games
I think the latest record-breaking Windows 11 update messed up my monitor
The morning after the update, its 400 Hz capabilities were no more.
Overwatch stopping work on Stadium may be an even bigger fumble than PvE
Variety is the spice of life, after all.
Before values settle
Epistemic status: This is based on ten years of matchmaking experience in India - my lens for evaluating alignment. This is a conceptual essay continuing on my earlier ideas about...
Thailand Owns the World’s Smallest Aircraft Carrier. It Has No Aircraft, Rarely Sails, and Includes a Royal Apartment
She cost $285 million, made Thailand Southeast Asia's only carrier power, and hasn't launched a jet since 2006. The Chakri Naruebet is easy to mock — until you understand what...
You're Invited: 404 Media's Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!
We're celebrating with TWO NIGHTS of good times: A live taping of the podcast, and a party the following night! Paid 404 Media subscribers get free and discounted access. Details...
AI spam filters are getting suckered by old-school text salting
Turns out decades-old email tricks still work against some LLM-powered email filters
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