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She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.
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She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.

Cepia Harper, 43, received $850 a month between 2022 and 2024. She earned a new teaching certification, but is back at a part-time retail job.

Allie Kelly · 03 May, 2026
Y Combinator's guide to being an AI-native company: tokenmaxx, don't headcountmaxx
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Y Combinator's guide to being an AI-native company: tokenmaxx, don't headcountmaxx

In Y Combinator's "Startup School," partner Diana Hu advocated for startups to begin tokenmaxxing — with leaner staff.

Henry Chandonnet · 03 May, 2026
AI is opening doors for philosophy majors
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AI is opening doors for philosophy majors

Philosophy majors are being recruited by AI companies to help decide how machines should think and behave.

Thibault Spirlet · 03 May, 2026
Ukraine says it's training drone pilots in 'Grand Theft Auto V'
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Ukraine says it's training drone pilots in 'Grand Theft Auto V'

The video game doesn't replace real training, Ukraine's defense ministry added, but it's "a great way to relax."

Chris Panella · 03 May, 2026
Sam Altman asked GPT-5.5 to plan its own launch party. Its requests were 'beautiful' but 'strange.'
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Sam Altman asked GPT-5.5 to plan its own launch party. Its requests were 'beautiful' but 'strange.'

Sam Altman asked GPT what it would like for its launch celebration. Its suggestions included toasts from its creators (but not the AI itself).

Ben Shimkus · 03 May, 2026
How Google made peace with war
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How Google made peace with war

Inside Google's war on employee anti-war demands

Hugh Langley · 03 May, 2026
I read my boyfriend's ChatGPT and it ended our relationship
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I read my boyfriend's ChatGPT and it ended our relationship

Lindsey Hall came across a conversation her boyfriend had with ChatGPT that included harsh thoughts about her. She said it ended their relationship.

Kelsey Vlamis · 03 May, 2026
Sam Altman says Elon Musk can come to his GPT 5.5 party: 'World needs more love'
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Sam Altman says Elon Musk can come to his GPT 5.5 party: 'World needs more love'

Sam Altman and Elon Musk, the OpenAI cofounders turned rivals, are locked in a legal battle over the direction of the company.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 02 May, 2026
I was in the room when Warren Buffett gave a surprise interview at Berkshire's annual conference. The mood swung from excited to gloomy, then hopeful.
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I was in the room when Warren Buffett gave a surprise interview at Berkshire's annual conference. The mood swung from excited to gloomy, then hopeful.

Warren Buffett called out unprecedented amounts of "gambling" in markets, and sounded the alarm on deepfakes and nuclear weapons.

Theron Mohamed · 02 May, 2026
My 4-year-old was a picky eater. Allowing him to cook dinner changed that.
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My 4-year-old was a picky eater. Allowing him to cook dinner changed that.

I was hesitant to let my toddler help in the kitchen, but it boosted his confidence, improved his eating, and changed our routine.

Abigail Kikuchi · 02 May, 2026
I'm an 84-year-old landlord. I charge reduced rent to my housemates who help me with food, tech, and transportation.
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I'm an 84-year-old landlord. I charge reduced rent to my housemates who help me with food, tech, and transportation.

Jacob Watson, 84, shares his home with tenants who provide a limited amount of caring in exchange for a reduced rent. He said the arrangement works.

Jane Ridley · 02 May, 2026
All 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' celebrity cameos
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All 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' celebrity cameos

Stars from fashion, sports, the internet, and music all appear in the "Devil Wears Prada: sequel.

Jason Guerrasio · 02 May, 2026