NotableThe pope’s encyclical on A.I. is disappointingly mild. “He seems to underestimate A.I.’s ability to exacerbate existing crises and to accelerate processes of cheapening and redefinition.” — Matthew Walther, a contributing Opinion writer Do you know how your kid is doing in school? “If your children’s school is one where nearly every student gets an A, treat that as a warning, not a reassurance.” — Ariel Kalil, a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago, and Derek Rury, an assistant professor of economics at Oregon State University What the left gets wrong about A.I. “Tech professionals seem more clearheaded than Democrats in Washington about what the tools actually do.” — Eoin Higgins, a journalist whose work focuses on tech, media and politics Spotlight
California Is the Perfect Place for the World’s First Billionaire Wealth TaxSilicon Valley’s growth over recent decades has made California rich — and also one of the most unequal places in America. ICYMIHow to be old. “If more old people simply did not do certain things, especially on impulse, the world would be a safer place. Duller but safer.” — Roger Rosenblatt, author of “More Rules for Aging” Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
In Your WordsRe: “Stephen Colbert’s Finale Didn’t Mean What It Seemed To” We don’t need another Colbert. We still have Colbert. What we need is a competing network or streamer with vision and guts to grab him and really let him soar — and make a profit. It can be done! — A comment posted by Let’s Play Nice from Lewes, Del. Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor.
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