It can be daunting to sift through the noise today to find the news that truly matters. That's where “The Navigator” from
comes in. Our weekly news roundup is meticulously curated to expand upon our regular reporting to help you better understand the complexities of current events and successfully chart a course to the future.This week, in addition to the news roundup, we’re also sharing two articles from Substacks that we love:
and ’s newsletter, Seeing Things. And, in case you missed them earlier this year, here are two pieces by and : “Can humans remain in control of AI?” and “Heartache in the Heartland.”Two new powerful alternatives to ChatGPT (Wonder Tools)
AI tools are evolving quickly. Claude, from Google and Microsoft’s new Copilot have joined ChatGPT in creating a remarkably competitive AI arena.
Selling To Save Who? (Seeing Things)
Trump, the salesman
The Coming Electricity Crisis (The Wall Street Journal)
Artificial-intelligence data centers and climate rules are pushing the power grid to what could become a breaking point.
Why bullies and jerks are often rewarded at work (Fast Company)
Research suggests that a focus on results at any cost and a lack of consequences create a situation in which toxic leaders thrive.
Is the World Prepared for More Terrorism? (Foreign Policy)
After the shock of the Islamic State attack in Moscow, a top expert warns that “the bench is thin” when it comes to counterterrorism analysis.
Not getting enough sleep may make you feel years older (New Scientist)
Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher "subjective age" previously being linked to depression
Strategic Support Force: China’s mission to win future wars hinges on this shadowy military branch (South China Morning Post)
The emerging Strategic Support Force is leveraging the civilian sector to expand China’s space, cyber, electromagnetic and psychological warfare capabilities
Geo-engineering Faces a Wave of Backlash Over Regulatory Gaps and Unknown Risks (Inside Climate News)
Technologies to slow global warming by manipulating the environment are rapidly advancing, but some experts want to pump the brakes
Americans have between 4 and 6 hours of leisure time daily. We just have no idea how to use it. (Business Insider)
The average American has way more "free" time than you might think. But most of us spend the majority of our leisure time staring at screens.