Maybe Section 230 doesn’t shield AI companies from liability, after all...

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act may not protect AI companies from liability because their chatbots’ speech is not third-party speech but their own. A recent German court ruling holds AI companies responsible for errors made by their chatbots, which could influence U.S. law. If AI firms were held liable, they might work harder to reduce harmful mistakes in their technology.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/maybe-section-230-doesnt-shield-ai?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

The Generative AI Fizzle™...

Big tech companies are losing billions trying to profit from large language models (LLMs), with OpenAI losing over $20 billion in 2025. A free, open-source Chinese AI model challenges the idea that building the biggest model creates a strong market advantage. Until AI companies can make more money than they spend, investing in them remains very risky.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/the-generative-ai-fizzle?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

The month Generative AI lost its mojo...

OpenAI and Anthropic are losing huge amounts of money despite growing revenue. OpenAI lost about $20 billion in 2025, making profits far away. If AI companies can't make money, investors may lose interest.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/the-month-generative-ai-lost-its?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

Palo Alto Networks CEO: We're in 'a Darwinian moment' where employees have to prove their AI skills...

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora says most workers lack AI skills and must learn on their own to stay relevant. Unlike some companies cutting many jobs, Palo Alto is slowly replacing staff through natural attrition and hiring AI-savvy people. Arora believes AI will reduce roles in marketing and HR but increase demand for technical and sales experts.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.businessinsider.com/palo-alto-networks-ceo-ai-training-skills-jobs-2026-6

We Have Never Taught Critical Thinking...

Many college professors worry that AI is hurting students’ critical thinking skills because those skills were never taught clearly. Instead of hoping students learn critical thinking by chance, schools need to teach it directly with practice and feedback. Doing this will help students think better in all areas, even when using AI tools.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/06/23/we-have-never-taught-critical-thinking-opinion

Hot take: Learning from Google Scholar and why a tool does not need to be flawless to be useful...

Tools do not need to be perfect to be useful, as shown by how researchers use Google Scholar despite its flaws. AI search tools, like Google Scholar, can help if users learn to handle their limits carefully. Rejecting AI tools outright ignores their potential and leaves users without guidance.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://aarontay.substack.com/p/learning-from-google-scholar-and?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

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/