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Question your life's direction after a long period of sobriety.
Having children can significantly impact your creative time and productivity.
Balancing priorities between work and personal life can be challenging but rewarding.

Substack's content moderation decisions impact its users and the platform's image.
Allowing Nazis on a platform can drive away non-Nazi users.
Seeking alternative platforms that align with personal values is a valid response to disagreements with moderation policies.

OpenAI is incorporating internet content, including from the New York Times, into its AI models
OpenAI is making deals with publishers to mitigate legal risks and continue using content
The New York Times initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI for using its material without compensation, highlighting the importance of fair compensation in technology innovation

AI models may need to make deals with publishers to get access to training data, but this can create challenges for startups that can't afford upfront costs.
There's a suggestion to shift payment for data access from upfront to back-end, where AI companies pay a portion of their revenue in return for used data.
There are discussions around the importance of fair compensation for content used by AI models to ensure their continued development and success.

Internet platforms will keep prioritizing their profit over user experience.
Generative AI-powered search engines are unlikely to prioritize sending users to external websites.
Considering personal websites and email distribution for content creation provides more control and independence from platform restrictions.

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There's a big debate about TikTok and its data privacy, with concerns around Chinese ownership and government access.
Key figures like Brendan Carr and Elon Musk have contrasting views on TikTok's presence in the US.
The suggestion is to divest TikTok from its Chinese owner rather than outright ban it, to address concerns while maintaining its popularity.

Senator Fetterman challenges outdated dress norms in the Senate.
Clothing should not determine a person's worth; ethics, work ability, and kindness matter more.
Norms can change for the better, embracing authenticity over traditional attire.

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