Since Lockdowns, a 12% GDP Loss; Half of US Dollar Purchasing Power Stolen...

Since the 2020 lockdowns, the U.S. economy lost about 12% of its real GDP and the dollar’s purchasing power dropped by half. Official data understates inflation and economic damage due to complex price adjustments. This hidden crisis explains why many people feel worse off despite official reports of slow growth.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://brownstone.org/articles/since-lockdowns-a-12-gdp-loss-half-of-us-dollar-purchasing-power-stolen/

20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption...

AI is changing the job market, making some college majors less safe for new graduates. Students are choosing majors like healthcare and engineering more, while computer science enrollment drops. Blue-collar jobs, like construction, are growing as AI affects white-collar work.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/20-college-majors-most-exposed-ai-job-disruption

Do You Even Need Claude Fable 5?...

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a powerful new AI model but very expensive and limited in access. Most people don’t need its advanced features for everyday tasks. It’s best for experts working on complex projects, so casual users can stick with cheaper models.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.whytryai.com/p/claude-fable-5?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

An entire industry is being propped up by math that is insane....

Many investors hope SpaceX and AI companies will grow as much as Amazon and Google did, but this is very unlikely. A new study shows AI must boost productivity by 2.7 times quickly, or these investments will fail. Right now, AI is costly and not yet profitable, making this a risky bet that could harm the economy.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/an-entire-industry-is-being-propped

Copyright implications of super-intelligence...

Super-intelligent AI raises big questions about who owns the AI and its creations, but laws now say only humans can hold copyright. This makes it hard to enforce copyright rules as AI works become common and hard to identify. In the future, legal battles over AI may shift to data use and settlements, while copyright protection itself could weaken.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.technollama.co.uk/copyright-implications-of-super-intelligence

Will AI Make Us Think Less or Think Better?...

AI tools like ChatGPT can make students think less by doing mental work for them. But AI tutors that adapt to each student’s needs can help students learn better and faster. Teachers will need new skills to use AI well and help students grow smarter.

ORIGINAL LINK: http://davidgriesing.com/2025/07/26/will-ai-make-us-think-less-or-think-better/

Will AI Make Us Think Less or Think Better?...

AI tools like ChatGPT can make students think less by doing mental work for them. But AI tutors that adapt to each student’s needs can help students learn better and faster. Teachers will need new skills to use AI well and help students grow smarter.

ORIGINAL LINK: http://davidgriesing.com/2025/07/26/will-ai-make-us-think-less-or-think-better/