What I Read This Week...

Researchers have discovered small but systematic differences in the organization and function of the brain between men and women. Until now, policies focused on reducing gender differences in social outcomes have been underpinned by the belief that these are primarily driven by socially-imposed gender roles, not biology. If the primary driver is instead differences in the brain, it could raise significant questions about the wisdom of these policies.
Google’s DeepMind has built an AI system that can solve complex geometry problems, marking a significant leap forward in building AI models with human reasoning capabilities. Google’s model, named ‘AlphaGeometry’, uses both a natural language processing model and symbolic rule-based AI to make decisions.
Some of the largest traditional automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep are pulling back on EV production, citing weaker than expected consumer demand. The news follows dramatic price cuts by Tesla in late 2023, which are undercutting the EV prices of traditional automakers.

Chamath Palihapitiya