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I combed the internet to find you the funniest/most important/scary/fascinating stories about technology today.
1 Top aide to Sam Bankman-Fried pleads guilty to fraud
They agreed to cooperate in prosecuting him. (New York Times $)
+ Here are some of the charges that U.S. authorities have brought against the duo. (Bloomberg $)
+ “More than a decade ago, the “moral warrior” Vikram Akula engaged in something similarly cunning. (wired $)
2 Elon Musk claims his cost-cutting saved Twitter from bankruptcy
Others might argue that this only hastens the demise of the company. (Financial Times $)
+ The obvious choice for the new Twitter CEO is whoever he fires. (New Yorker $)
3 This year was a record-breaking year for the climate
But major U.S. legislation could pave the way for a brighter future. (New Yorker $)
+ Why biodiversity is a key metric for measuring the impact of climate change. (economist $)
+ 2023 is the year we will test whether corporate climate commitments are real or greenwashed. (wired $)
+ These three charts show who is most responsible for climate change. (MIT Technology Review)
4 Gene therapy has restored immune systems in 10 children
These patients, who were born without a normal immune system, may now be able to lead normal lives. (new scientist $)
+ The family raised millions for experimental gene therapy for their children. (MIT Technology Review)
5 Contest to Share the First Picture of the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA scientists have strict deadlines and cannot make mistakes. (inverse)
6 sextortion scammers in India are ruining victims’ lives
Here’s a peek into an ever-evolving, scary industry. (rest of the world)
7 Days Are Numbered When You Share Your Netflix Password
Netflix’s crackdown on account sharing is unlikely to be popular. (wall street journal $)
+ UK government says sharing passwords is illegal in UK.(bbc)
8 How Meme Stocks Are Not Funny Anymore
As it turns out, investments based on vibes and jokes don’t always pay off. (sound)
9 grandmas on TikTok who are charming for the younger generation
It strikes a particular chord with those seeking homely, elder wisdom in the run-up to Christmas. (Atlantic Organization $)
+ Why Are Those “A Day In The Life Of My Life” Videos So Addictive. (sound)
10 Things We’re Obsessed With Trying To Age Healthier
But promising drugs risk being overhyped. (Knowable Magazine)
+ How scientists want to make you young again. (MIT Technology Review)
daily quote
“He’s a jerk and scammed out of his income.”
