Financial Times shares a list of recommended reads, including AI hype

In short: The Financial Times published a “Further Reading” roundup linking to several articles and posts, including one about AI hype and safety.

What happened

The Financial Times Alphaville section posted its latest “FTAV’s further reading” list, written by Robin Wigglesworth. It is a short roundup that points readers to other pieces from around the web.

The links cover a mix of topics. They include a post by Drew Dickson about tech hype, and a Goldman Sachs note about “private credit” (a type of lending done outside regular banks). There is also a Smithsonian Magazine story on how the game Twister spread globally.

For people following AI, the roundup links to a Gary Marcus post discussing Dario Amodei, hype, and AI safety. “AI safety” means trying to prevent harm from AI systems, like mistakes, misuse, or unreliable results.

The list also includes a pop culture item. It points to a Kotaku article about the “This is fine” dog becoming a computer game on Steam, which is a popular online store for PC games.

Why it matters

Roundups like this act like a set of bookmarks from an editor. They show what topics are getting attention, from concerns about exaggerated AI claims to broader business and culture stories. For regular readers, it can be a simple way to find different viewpoints without hunting across many sites.

Source: Financial Times