DL 358
Subtle Cues
Welcome to Digitally Literate, issue #358.
This week, I shared:
- The Challenges of Becoming a Manager vs. Maker in the Age of AI
Reflecting on the balance between managing and making with AI virtual assistants. - Moving From Search to Answers With Bing and ChatGPT
How Microsoft and OpenAI's collaboration is reshaping the search landscape.
🔖 Key Takeaways
- AI Search Wars: The battle between Microsoft and Google heats up.
- Critical Computing in Schools: Teaching students to critique AI tools.
- Privacy Knowledge Gaps: Many Americans struggle with online privacy concepts.
- Subtle Cues in Life: Finding meaning in the small but powerful moments.
📚 This Week’s Highlights
1. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Hip Hop turned 50 this week. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World is a powerful documentary exploring the art form's narrative of struggle, triumph, and resistance.
📺 Watch Episode One
📺 Watch Episode Two
Why this matters: Hip Hop remains a lens through which we understand injustice and resilience over the last half-century.
2. Americans Flunk Online Privacy Test
A University of Pennsylvania report reveals most Americans struggle with basic questions about how digital devices track users.
Why this matters: Knowledge gaps leave consumers vulnerable to exploitation by opaque and manipulative data practices.
3. Microsoft vs. Google: The AI Search Wars
Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI brings ChatGPT-powered tools to Bing and Edge. Google responds with its AI tool, Bard, but stumbles during the rollout.
📖 Read more
🎥 Watch the Satya Nadella Interview
Why this matters: The search landscape is shifting rapidly, with AI tools becoming integral to how we navigate the internet.
4. Teaching Students to Critique AI
Some schools are introducing "critical computing," teaching students to analyze and critique AI tools rather than just use them.
Why this matters: Understanding how AI works and the data it uses is crucial for the next generation of creators and consumers.
5. Will AI Search Kill Curiosity?
Emily Bender and Chirag Shah question whether AI-powered search tools might stifle curiosity, creativity, and serendipity in information-seeking.
Why this matters: Balancing efficiency with the human joy of discovery is essential as AI tools evolve.
6. The Brief, Wondrous Life of Little Leo
Lewann Babler shares the story of her son Leo, born with a rare genetic disorder. The family reshaped their lives to create beautiful, adventurous memories during his short time.
Why this matters: A reminder to cherish and create meaning in life's fleeting moments.
🛠️ DO: Safeguard Your Joints
Cleveland Clinic offers tips to maintain joint health as you age:
- Stay hydrated.
- Manage your weight.
- Warm up and cool down during exercise.
- Listen to your body’s signals.
🌟 Closing Reflection
“Because we fail to listen to each other’s stories, we are becoming a fragmented human race.”
— Madeleine L’Engle
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