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What Questions are in the Chinese Civil Service Exam?
Can you solve them?
Aug 8 • 
Cheryl Wu
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The Brutal Economics of Building AGI
AI labs have no moat, even if they get to AGI
Apr 5 • 
Parker Whitfill
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Is AI Safety a Market Failure?
Market Forces are Underrated in AI Safety
Mar 23 • 
Parker Whitfill
 and 
Cheryl Wu
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The Case For Short AI Timelines
The Other Side of the Ledger
Mar 14 • 
Parker Whitfill
 and 
Cheryl Wu
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The Case For Longer AI Timelines
A review of some arguments
Mar 4 • 
Parker Whitfill
 and 
Cheryl Wu
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Will Tariffs on TSMC Work?
U.S.
Jan 31 • 
Cheryl Wu
 and 
Parker Whitfill
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The History Behind Maid Cafes
When strolling through Akihabara in Tokyo, it's impossible to miss the colorful signs for “maid cafés” or the cheerful maids in cosplay-style uniforms…
Dec 17, 2024 • 
Cheryl Wu
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What Questions are in the Chinese College Entrance Exam?
Can you solve them?
Jun 13, 2024 • 
Cheryl Wu
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