Attention — Apr 15, 2026
What caught my attention on Apr 15 (2 items).
Neural Computing: your boss thinks the AI will be a PC
Pivot to AI (Article:10:44) - Published 2026-04-13 18:00 - Discovered 2026-04-15 10:44
In this episode of Pivot to AI, host David Gerard offers a skeptical review of a new preprint paper proposing “Neural Computing.” The concept suggests a new paradigm where an AI agent simulates a computer by generating video frames in response to user actions, rather than executing explicit code. Gerard observes that while corporate management is enraptured by the vision, the actual technology is…
More, Everything, Forever With Adam Becker
Better Offline (Podcast:21:22) - Published 2026-04-14 17:00 - Discovered 2026-04-15 21:22
In this episode of Better Offline, host Ed Zitron interviews journalist and astrophysicist Adam Becker, author of “More Everything Forever.” Becker introduces his new podcast, “Dreaming Against the Machine,” which aims to explore optimistic and realistic visions of the future, contrasting with the pessimistic themes of his book. The conversation primarily focuses on the current state of artificial…