Steven Spielberg prepping a shot for "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark." Lucasfilm Steven Spielberg has made some of the greatest movies of all time. Here are all 35 of his feature-length movies, ranked from worst to best. See where his latest movie, "Disclosure Day," ranks. Regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time, Steven Spielberg has given us some of the most memorable movies ever made, from "Jaws" and "E.T." to the "Indiana Jones" and "Jurassic Park" franchises. For close to 60 years, Spielberg has evolved from the Hollywood golden child to its icon, and in the process, evolving the medium that he's loved his entire life. Here, we look back on every feature film he's made, and ranked them from worst to best. 35. "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008) Paramount Earning its rightful place at the bottom of this list is the fourth entry in Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" franchise. There are so many problems with this movie, from forcing in the Mutt Williams character (Shia LaBeouf) to its wacky ending. A rare misstep from the greatest filmmaker of all time.  Spielberg is an executive producer on director James Mangold's upcoming sequel that will see the return of the soon-to-be 80-year-old Ford in the titular role. Hopefully, it will be a strong rebound for the ageless franchise from a new director known for strong work in "Logan" and "Ford v. Ferrari." The fifth "Indiana Jones" installment is set for release in 2023.  34. "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (1997) Universal Pictures Spielberg rushed to deliver a sequel to his 1993 record-breaking box-office smash "Jurassic Park" based on the book by Michael Crichton. In the process, he failed to produce a worthy successor to the groundbreaking original. He also created a scene in which a little girl uses gymnastics to fight a dinosaur, which may be the most cringe-worthy thing he's ever done. In a podcast interview with Alec Baldwin, the movie's screenwriter David Koepp said the gag was an original idea from Spielberg. According to Koepp, although he feigned "forgetting" to write the scene, Spielberg insisted on making it happen.  33. "1941" (1979) Universal This slapstick comedy about a panic that ensues in Los Angeles after the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the biggest flops of Spielberg's career. After coming off back-to-back colossal hits with "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," Spielberg likely felt untouchable, and had arguably earned the right to make whatever film he wanted. Despite an all-star cast including John Belushi at the height of his fame and some truly impressive visual effects sequences (which were nominated for an Academy Award), the movie's attempts at humor rarely connect, and the result feels like a mess.   It's clear from a fascinating making-of documentary featuring interviews with Spielberg, composer John Williams, writers Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, and filmmaker John Milius, that the movie came from a place of passion for the style and subject matter despite its inability to click with audiences in its initial run.  32. "The BFG" (2016) Disney Spielberg's adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's classic is magical and imaginative but doesn't pack that special punch he's given us with these kinds of movies in the past. However, the movie features a remarkable musical score from longtime collaborator John Williams.  31. "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) Warner Bros. Pictures Stanley Kubrick originally intended to direct this project, but Spielberg took it over after Kubrick died in 1999. While it possesses many solid attributes, such as another superb John Williams score, the marriage of Spielberg's sensibilities with those of Kubrick results in an uneven mess that hasn't really improved with repeat viewings. However, the film's opening act containing everything that happens before David ventures out into the world features some very strong work from the cast, Spielberg, Williams, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, and production designer Rick Carter.  30. "The Adventures of Tintin" (2011) Paramount Spielberg's only fully animated feature didn't connect with American audiences, but it was a big hit overseas, where people are more familiar with the titular comic-strip hero. The chase sequence involving an elaborate single-take stands out as one of Spielberg's most ambitious action set pieces. While the movie is a feat of technical artistry and family-friendly storytelling, it doesn't seem to have left the impact on the cultural zeitgeist that other Spielberg films have. We'll have to wait and see if that changes in the future.  29. "Ready Player One" (2018) Warner Bros. Spielberg's 2018 sci-fi adventure based on the novel of the same name is one of his most entertaining movies in over a decade. In many ways, it's a celebration of the wonderful characters he's helped bring to the big screen over his career (from the T-Rex in "Jurassic Park" to the DeLorean in "Back to the Future," a movie he produced). At its core, it's a story that he's told his whole career — someone seeking acceptance. 28. "Hook" (1991) TriStar Pictures This movie is much-maligned, even by the most loyal of Spielberg enthusiasts. Though it has wildly impressive production design that brings Neverland to life, the concept of melding the classic Peter Pan story with a middle-aged yuppie going through a midlife crisis doesn't perfectly mesh. However, the good far outweighs the bad, especially when it comes to Dustin Hoffman's bravura — he's nearly unrecognizable as the titular villain.  27. "Always" (1989) Universal Often written off as overly sentimental, this remake of the 1943 Spencer Tracy movie "A Guy Named Joe" deserves a lot more credit. Richard Dreyfuss delivers two exceptional monologues to Holly Hunter's character (who can't see or hear him because he's a ghost) that, in retrospect, should have earned him some Oscar consideration. The schmaltz is strong with this one, but the movie owns it, and fans of Spielberg's obsession with aviation from movies like "1941," and "Empire of the Sun" will find this essential.  26. "The Sugarland Express" (1974) Universal Spielberg's first theatrical feature is a must-see harbinger of the scope and scale that would define the director's prolific career. Released a year before "Jaws," it features some thrilling car chases and a strong performance by a young Goldie Hawn. 25. "The Terminal" (2004) DreamWorks This is one of the most underrated entries of Spielberg's "late" period. It's a moving story about a foreigner (played by Tom Hanks) stripped of his basic freedoms in George W. Bush's post-9/11 America and stuck at JFK International Airport. 24. "The Color Purple" (1985) "The Color Purple" was directed by Steven Spielberg. Warner Bros. A decade after "Jaws" and all his popular blockbusters that followed, Spielberg wanted to make a serious film about the plight of Black people in early 20th century America. Based on the Pulitzer Award-winning novel by Alice Walker, "The Color Purple" found success with critics and at the box office, but Spielberg was criticized for helming a movie about the Black experience, and for telling the story through a lens referred to as "over-sentimental." Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, it didn't win a single statue.  23. "War of the Worlds" (2005) Paramount Pictures Another post-9/11 meditation from Spielberg, this time delivered in a much more crowd-pleasing fashion. Our one gripe with this movie is the casting of Tom Cruise as a down-on-his-luck everyman. What if it had been Tom Hanks instead? Regardless, Spielberg succeeds in creating some truly terrifying moments that force the viewer to think, "what would I do in a situation like this, and would I be able to keep my family safe?" 22. "Amistad" (1997) DreamWorks Despite the talky legal proceedings taking up most of the movie's final hour, that doesn't take away from the fact that the slave revolt that opens the movie is one of the most intense and powerful scenes Spielberg has ever crafted. Although the movie didn't have the cultural impact of "Schindler's List," the power of the movie's depiction of the brutality of slavery and captivity has not diminished after almost 25 years. 21. "Disclosure Day" (2026) "Disclosure Day." Universal Spielberg is no stranger to delving into science fiction, but unlike "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T.," and "War of the Worlds," here he uses his brand of storytelling to make the case that we aren't alone in the universe. Now, does that mean we also have people among us who can read thoughts, can teleport into other people's lives, and be invisible while holding a special stick? I don't know, but it all makes for an entertaining story. "Disclosure Day" is fueled by Spielberg's tireless ambition, but Emily Blunt provides a big assist, with a charged performance as a woman who learns she is our connection to what else is out there. 20. "West Side Story" (2021) Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios Many (including us) questioned the Beard's decision to remake such a beloved classic and cinematic icon. However, after experiencing the movie's epic scope, design, and emotion on the big screen, it's clear that Spielberg's heart was in the right place, and you can't begrudge his desire to stage the production using all of the world-class resources that he has at his fingertips. Elaborate dance numbers like "America," and "Cool" already rank as some of Spielberg's most inspired set pieces.  19. "The Post" (2017) 20th Century Fox Released at the height of Donald Trump's scandal-ridden presidency, the timing couldn't have been better. This dramatic procedural about the Nixon-era Washington Post releasing the Pentagon Papers features top-notch performances by Hanks and Meryl Streep, along with a cast of dozens of actors working at the top of their game. 18. "Lincoln" (2012) Sony / Columbia Pictures screencap Amazingly, Spielberg found a way to make the minutiae of 19th-century backroom political dealings extremely entertaining. It also marks the first time that an actor won an Oscar for a performance in a Spielberg movie. Like "The Post," this movie features a cavalcade of world-class actors shining in dozens of speaking roles.  Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Academy Award for his performance as Abraham Lincoln. Three years later, Mark Rylance would become the second Spielberg actor to win an Oscar when he picked up a statue for "Bridge of Spies." 17. "Minority Report" (2002) Twentieth Century Fox / Dreamworks SKG This sci-fi noir doesn't get enough credit for its cutting-edge visual effects that still hold up after almost two decades.  16. "War Horse" (2011) Disney We're still completely baffled by how audiences largely ignored this delightful, family-friendly epic. Excellence is on display here and you should definitely seek it out. And watch out for a great supporting performance by Tom Hiddleston. 15. "Munich" (2005) Universal "Munich" joins "The Terminal" and "War of the Worlds" to round out Spielberg's unofficial post-9/11 trilogy. This Christmas 2005 release underperformed at the box office, perhaps because audiences didn't want to spend their holidays watching a movie with so many gruesome deaths. But it's one of the director's most unique and thrilling efforts. 14. "Bridge of Spies" (2015) 20th Century Fox This political drama inspired by true events didn't do very well at the box office, only bringing in around $77 million in the United States. That's a shame, because it's Spielberg at his very best, in a perhaps once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with the Coen Brothers, who co-wrote the movie's screenplay. Mark Rylance deservedly won the best supporting actor Oscar in this underrated gem. 13. "Duel" (1971) Universal The movie that started it all. Right out of the gate, Spielberg established himself as a master of action and suspense with this TV movie made for ABC. It was distributed theatrically in Europe, and it quickly made a name for Spielberg, who at the time had only directed episodic television. 12. "Catch Me If You Can" (2002) DreamWorks After a string of very serious projects like "Amistad," "Saving Private Ryan," "A.I.," and "Minority Report," Spielberg finally gave us a fun one. Teaming Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in a true-life cat-and-mouse story between a slick forger (DiCaprio) and FBI agent (Hanks) turned out to be perfection. And John Williams, again, tops it with the perfect score. "The Fabelmans" (L-R) Paul Dano, Mateo Zoryna Francis-Deford, and Michelle Williams in "The Fabelmans." Universal A year after making "West Side Story," Spielberg did something completely different. In fact, it was a first for him in his entire career: he made a personal movie. Taking a screenwriting credit, the first time he's done so since "A.I," Spielberg dives deep into his past to tell the story of Sammy, a kid who is obsessed with making movies and is watching his parents' marriage fall apart. It turns out Spielberg's most personal movie is also his most powerful. 10. "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) Paramount This is a Spielberg movie that has grown in popularity over the decades. It's just as wild and fun to watch now as it was when it opened 36 years ago. Fun fact: This movie was responsible for the decision to invent the PG-13 rating. 9. "Empire of the Sun" (1987) Warner Bros. This World War II epic doesn't get mentioned enough when the great war movies are celebrated, but it should. The scene in which the POW camp is liberated by an American fighter squadron is one of Spielberg's best sequences. His action choreography, combined with John Williams' score and Christian Bale's frighteningly intense acting, result in a truly transcendent movie moment.  8. "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) Paramount Studios This is the last good "Indiana Jones" movie. And it is really good. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery have incredible comedic chemistry. It could have been the perfect ending to a perfect trilogy. 7. "Jurassic Park" (1993) Universal Pictures It's hard to describe what it was like seeing "Jurassic Park" during its initial theatrical release in packed theaters recently tricked out with booming "DTS" sound systems. Along with its airtight storytelling and character arcs, the movie featured computer generated imagery (CGI) that would forever change the way movies are made. Surprisingly, the visual effects work still holds up nearly 30 years later. However, the most memorable scene — the first T-rex encounter — relies mostly on practical effects to create one of the greatest sequences of Spielberg's storied career. 6. "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) Paramount Pictures Perhaps "Empire of the Sun" doesn't get more credit because Spielberg also made "Saving Private Ryan." Many war movies had been made before it, but this transcended all of them in terms of how it portrayed combat. The opening scene showing the landing at Omaha Beach remains one of the greatest standalone sequences in movie history. The movie deservedly won multiple Academy Awards, including best cinematography and best director, but inexplicably lost the Best Picture award to "Shakespeare In Love" thanks to the relentlessly savvy campaigning of that film's producer: Harvey Weinstein.  5. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977) Columbia Pictures Now we're getting to the point where any of the remaining movies could easily take the top spot. After the success of "Jaws" in 1975, Spielberg earned the power to make whatever movie he wanted, and this is what he chose to make. With its moving story, dazzling special effects, and awe-inspiring score by John Williams, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is one of the greatest science-fiction movies of all time. 4. "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) Paramount After a critical and financial stumble with "1941," Spielberg quickly returned to form with this blockbuster that redefined the action-adventure genre. Based on a concept by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, this classic gets better with every viewing.  3. "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" (1982) Universal Pictures After reinventing the blockbuster with thrilling action-adventure masterpieces like "Jaws" and "Raiders," Spielberg returned to the more quiet, seemingly mundane setting of American suburbia that he previously visited in "Close Encounters." The result was this magical and imaginative sci-fi classic that unseated "Star Wars" as the highest-grossing movie of all time. It remained in the top spot until just over a decade later, when Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" stomped into theaters. 2. "Jaws" (1975) Universal "Jaws" changed the movie business forever. Studios quickly shifted their focus toward summer blockbusters. And with that, Spielberg was able to go on and make the rest of the groundbreaking movies that are on this list. Want to go a step further? Without the success of "Jaws," perhaps no studio would have taken a chance on George Lucas with "Star Wars." 1. "Schindler's List" (1993) Universal Pictures To this day, few if any motion pictures have matched the cultural impact and raw emotional power of Spielberg's 1993 Best Picture winner, which grossed more than $322 million at the worldwide box office. The director's bold use of black-and-white cinematography was instantly iconic, marking the beginning of his collaboration with cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, who has worked as the director of photography on every Spielberg movie since. This movie brought a needed level of awareness about the Holocaust to a new generation, preceding the establishment by Spielberg of the USC Shoah Foundation, which preserves audio and visual accounts from the survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides. There had never been a movie like it before, and there hasn't been since.  Read the original article on Business Insider

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon released his annual letter to interns. ECNY Business Insider got an exclusive look at David Solomon's annual letter to interns. The 2026 class includes around 2,500 interns, with an acceptance rate of less than 1%. Solomon advised interns to "manage your energy" on the same day as SpaceX's IPO, which the bank led. Goldman Sachs' youngest employees are walking into an "innovation supercycle." CEO David Solomon said as much in his annual welcome letter to interns, sent Friday to the entire firm, where he also celebrated Goldman's position as lead left bookrunner on SpaceX's historic IPO. He's sent a similar note every year since 2019, and said last summer that "the only constant is change," which proved wise words ahead of a year defined by transformation, even to intern programs themselves. "It's an extraordinary time," Dan Dees, the co-head of global banking and markets, told some of the interns at an orientation last week, striking a similar tone to his boss. "The scale of ambition of our clients is staggering — the things they want to do, the pace of change, and where that puts us. And you're in the middle of all of it." Goldman is hosting around 2,500 interns this year, down slightly from last year's 2,600, and the program has an acceptance rate of less than 1%. Some interns started on June 1, and others on June 8. See Solomon's full letter to the interns: June 12, 2026 Message to Our People as We Welcome Our 2026 Summer Interns I look forward to our summer internship program every year, and after more than 25 years at the firm and even longer in the industry, I can say without hesitation that this is a unique period to be in financial services — and an extraordinary time to be at Goldman Sachs. Our firm has a long history of serving our clients with uncompromising excellence, advising companies all over the world on their most consequential transactions. Throughout, including during periods of remarkable change, Goldman Sachs and our people have been at the forefront of both developing innovative approaches and putting those ideas to work — with an unwavering focus on addressing the evolving needs of our clients, including through landmark and first-of-their-kind transactions. This week marks a significant moment in financial history. Yesterday, our client SpaceX priced its $75 billion IPO, the largest ever brought to market. We are honored to have served as lead left book runner on the transaction, building on a long tradition of being a critical part of our clients' journeys as they seek to advance their strategic objectives. And, with global M&A volumes already exceeding $2.6 trillion this year as Al and strategic consolidation reshape entire industries, as well as trading volumes reaching all-time highs as clients navigate a range of risk events, we are operating in an innovation supercycle. Every day and in an environment that never stands still, teams across Goldman Sachs strengthen our position as a trusted advisor, financier, and disciplined risk manager. What has always differentiated us as a firm is how our people respond — acting with integrity and agility, partnering effectively and comprehensively, and meeting the moment head-on. In particular, we have a responsibility to maintain a broader perspective of how the landscape can shift, with each of us looking around the corner and staying vigilant in managing risk as we remain focused on putting our clients' and the firm's long-term interests first. And so, as our 2026 interns join our global teams for the next few weeks, you will work alongside exceptional colleagues and experience first-hand not only what it means to operate at the heart of global finance, but also to be at a firm that has a rich history of evolution and leaning in to our culture and core values to embrace the promise of the future. With that in mind, I would like to share some advice to help our interns make the most of their internship this summer: Show up with intent. Be present, take ownership, and treat each day as a chance to learn the firm. Be curious, innovative, and coachable. Ask questions, seek context, listen actively, and stay open to new ideas by adopting a growth mindset — from learning from the people around you to experimenting with our AI solutions to enhance your teams' workflows, look for ways to improve every day. Cultivate partnership. Individual effort matters, but impact is amplified through teamwork. Build strong connections with the people around you and contribute to a culture where we deliver together. Raise the bar. Pair high standards with prudent risk management. Be thoughtful, escalate early, and take accuracy seriously. Bring a mindset of excellence to every assignment, no matter the size. Manage your energy. Work hard, stay disciplined, and make time to enjoy the experience. You are just getting started. To our people, thank you for your outstanding dedication to the firm and extraordinary efforts. And, to our summer interns, welcome again to Goldman Sachs. Your energy, ideas, and many contributions will make us better — they always do. David Read the original article on Business Insider

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The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of that bunch is heading to public markets in the same window, and it’s a stress test for investors, for valuations, and for […]

The move is part of the generative AI vendor’s campaign to keep up with rival Anthropic and its Claude Code agent in the hot AI coding market.

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Alex Harring / CNBC: SpaceX debuts on the Nasdaq at $150, after pricing at $135, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire; SPCX closes up 19%, for a ~$2.1T market cap  —  SpaceX shares soared on Friday as trading commenced on the Nasdaq, propelling the rocket company's valuation above $2 trillion, after a record-setting initial public offering.

The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.

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SpaceX’s reported IPO would value Elon Musk’s company at $1.77 trillion, reflecting investor bets on Starlink, Starship, and defense work. The post SpaceX Goes Public: Wall Street Bets $1.77T on Elon Musk’s Space Empire appeared first on TechRepublic.

CNBC: SpaceX makes Nasdaq debut at $150 after pricing at $135: Live updates … SpaceX opened trading Friday at $150 under the ticker SPCX after the biggest initial public offering ever.  —  At $150, SpaceX is valued at just under $2 trillion, making it the sixth-most valuable U.S. company, ahead of Meta and Tesla.

AI adoption continues to accelerate, but organizations are finding that turning experimentation into measurable outcomes is a much harder challenge.

Coinbase for Agents connects AI to financial execution channels to automate trading and payments directly from user portfolios. Large language models process vast quantities of data but lack direct integration with active financial portfolios. Individuals frequently employ these models to evaluate market developments or research investment opportunities. These software tools possess the capacity for complex […] The post Coinbase for Agents: Automating portfolio trading with AI appeared first on AI News.

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Intimacy, without AI, is messy. Alberto Menendez Cervero/Shutterstock The CEO of dating app Hinge recently suggested that generation Z, “struggling to have the confidence to put themselves out there”, are using AI tools to help them find love. She said that Hinge’s AI chatting prompts are about helping users express who they are. From the fascinating rise and uncertain social impact of AI relationship apps, to the hype of dating app companies promising a revolution in online dating, wherever intimacy can be mediated by AI, there is a company encouraging people to make us of it. Third-party AI apps are being used to make our chats funnier, or our profiles sexier. People are using purpose-built AI tools to train them to be better at talking to people, or simply using existing chatbots like ChatGPT to navigate conflict in their relationships or run their social lives. Dating today can feel like a mix of endless swipes, red flags and shifting expectations. From decoding mixed signals to balancing independence with intimacy, relationships in your 20s and 30s come with unique challenges. Love IRL is the latest series from Quarter Life that explores it all. These research-backed articles break down the complexities of modern love to help you build meaningful connections, no matter your relationship status. Making sense of how AI is shaping intimate life is part of my work as a love and relationship researcher. What started as a theoretical exercise, exploring the moral significance of possible use for AI, quickly entered the classroom. A business student once told me how he used an AI model to help resolve an argument with his girlfriend. “It was like a friend,” he said, “and helped me understand her perspective better”. AI helped him express his own feelings with more clarity, and practice a hard conversation. Who wouldn’t be tempted to use these tools, to have support when trying to date, make friends, navigate family tension or work on one’s mental health? There are obvious reasons to urge caution on these temptations, at least until we have a better understanding of their long-term effects. Experts are concerned about the accuracy of AI when issuing advice, and the fact that these tools and models are trained on data that reflects a host of biases about human beings, how they interact, and about what good intimacy looks like. There are also longstanding privacy concerns about the risks of sharing our most intimate lives with technology companies. The problems with dating apps and how they could be fixed – two relationship experts discuss AI and intimacy There are less obvious, but even more important reasons for caution. These have to do with the nature of intimacy itself. The normalisation of AI to mediate and shape intimacy arguably erodes self-curiosity. Attempts to frontload intimate life, shape and hone interactions, and stave off disagreement or emotional friction risk replacing the desire to find out what we think, feel and want in the moment. The seduction of control crowds out the benefits and pleasure of curiosity. Empirical research suggests curious people are apparently less hostile, more open to the unknown, and more willing to let others speak, and that curiosity helps us avoid the excesses of power imbalances – all important factors in intimacy. Ease of access to AI tools to mediate intimacy makes it easier to be gripped by a simplistic understanding of intimate life itself. Dating, for example, risks being seen as something to succeed at, conversation something to excel at, arguments as things to be won. Intimacy is much more than a game in which conversational inputs are exchanged until mutual satisfaction is reached. Intimacy is messy, dynamic, embodied and unpredictable. Real intimacy is improv, not scripted narrative. Some might argue that AI tools help us acquire the skills we need for this messy improv. But, in my view, this seems false. Just as AI has been shown to deskill workplaces, or make people less able to reason critically about problems, so we should worry it will cause intimate deskilling: the erosion of the abilities needed to imagine, pursue and sustain the intimacy we desire. These skills – what I call “romantic agency” – are built and maintained in action. No amount of advice or honing of flirtatious lines can replace the benefits to our agency of being able to experience ourselves, in action, having hard conversations, taking risks, making moves and expressing our feelings. Is a perfect, AI-generated message the key to love? This author thinks not. Oleg Nesterov/Shutterstock There are aesthetic considerations here too. Do we really want intimate life to take on the homogenous, bland, culturally nuance-less tone favoured by generative AI? Things are better and richer when we embrace what liberal philosopher John Stuart Mill called “experiments in living”. Exploration, inconsistency, playfulness and pleasure in expression should be celebrated. Humanness and care are visible as much in how we communicate as in what we communicate. The promise of companies seeking to mediate our intimate lives with their AI tools is that they can make us more efficient and successful in the “dating market”. But we should resist this framing. Influential street photographer Daniel Arnold was once asked why he still preferred to shoot on film, rather than use easier and more immediate digital cameras. His answer: “Digital photography is a conversation with success, and film photography is with failure.” Shooting film means he can’t “be precious, be calculating” but must live in the moment, act and see how things unfold. We should embrace analogue intimacy, without AI mediation, for the same reason. In letting go, and giving up the ability to practice, tweak and revise before we approach someone, the true adventure of intimacy can begin. This article has been updated to clarify comments made to the BBC by Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge. Luke Brunning does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

The AI industry has spent the past few years trying to give models access to more information. But bigger context windows come at a cost, requiring more memory, more compute […] The post Researchers Achieve 16x Compression Breakthrough to Challenge Bigger AI Context Windows appeared first on BigDATAwire.

This week, we discuss Trump fucking up the World Cup, some thoughts on ICE coverage, and movies.

Claude can now write its own harness on the fly, custom-built for the task at hand. The post A Harness for Every Task: Putting a Team of Claudes on One Job appeared first on Towards Data Science.