Princeton
Coverage of Princeton in the Nexus archive.
- Princeton’s ‘AI Snake Oil’ author says the real fear isn’t thinking machines—it’s that AI exposes who already knows how to think
Arvind Narayanan argues that public anxiety regarding AI is not about thinking machines themselves but rather a collection of fears concerning job loss, distrust of powerful tech companies, and social issues. He cautions against adopting machine-learning systems for high-stakes predictions in fields like hospitals or criminal justice. However, he views generative AI as potentially useful for knowledge workers but warned that the workplace risk may involve being relegated to “janitorial work.”
- AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger
AstraZeneca is in talks to acquire Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn merger, creating the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker. The deal would combine AstraZeneca's nearly £196bn market value with BMS's $133bn valuation.
- AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger
AstraZeneca is in talks to acquire Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn merger, creating the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker. AstraZeneca, the UK’s second-biggest listed company, has a market value of nearly £196bn, while BMS, based in Princeton, is valued at $133bn.
- AI and the ‘skinny hamburger, fat bun’ problem — why the future of work needs to look more like a pizza
The article discusses how AI is transforming work structures by compressing the 'execute' layer while expanding 'decide' and 'deliver' layers, using a 'hamburger' metaphor. George Leimer and his team at Yahoo Finance demonstrated this through rapid development of the AlphaSpace product, with AI enabling faster feature deployment and user feedback integration.
- Princeton man sentenced to life in prison for prohibited sexual conduct with relative
A Princeton man was sentenced to life in prison for prohibited sexual conduct with a 17-year-old relative. Prosecutors used DNA evidence to prove the suspect engaged in sexual intercourse with the relative.
- These Wall Streeters didn't go to target schools. A $7,000 course helped them reach the big leagues.
Non-target school students are using Wall Street Oasis, a $7,000 course platform, to break into Wall Street careers. The platform offers financial modeling courses, mock interviews, and a network of 3,000 mentors, with 88% of students completing 90% of courses securing jobs within 12 months. A Georgia State University student used it to land an internship at Wells Fargo.
- Princeton cannibal who ate his brother's eyeball found dead in prison
A Princeton man known for eating his brother's eyeball was found dead in prison. The incident highlights a disturbing case of cannibalism linked to a criminal act.
- Princeton mandates proctoring in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent
Princeton University has mandated proctoring for in-person exams, ending a 133-year precedent. The decision was passed by the faculty and marks a significant change in the university's examination policies. This new policy will impact students taking in-person exams.
- Bitcoin Newcomers FAQ - Please read!
The /r/Bitcoin Newcomers FAQ provides educational resources for understanding Bitcoin, including articles, books, and videos by notable figures like Wences Casares and Andreas Antonopoulos. It highlights Bitcoin's key properties such as limited supply, decentralization, and censorship resistance.