AI: Hard Times Ahead?

Plus, a rapid-fire laser that diverts lightning strikes. [Welcome To The Futurist]( [Welcome To The Futurist]( [Welcome To The Futurist]( [The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you?]( [Unsubscribe by clicking here](. /inspiration [A Fountain Of Youth For Dogs? This S.F. Startup Says It’s On The Way | San Francisco Chronicle]( [A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH FOR DOGS? THIS S.F. STARTUP SAYS IT’S ON THE WAY]( Ah, the mysteries of aging. Do our bodies actually need to get old? Could we be around long enough to see our great-great-grandchildren or beyond? One startup is looking for these answers and they are starting with man’s best friend. [San Francisco Chronicle]( Article may require a subscription to read. /lifehack [Get results with an easy Geologie skincare regimen | [Partner]]( [GET RESULTS WITH AN EASY GEOLOGIE SKINCARE REGIMEN]( Everyone needs a solid skincare regimen, which is why Geologie set out to make it easier for all to get their routines in check. Whether you struggle with problem skin, need daily maintenance or are focused on anti-aging, consider this your one-stop shop. Complete a simple quiz and get a personalized four-step skincare routine delivered right to your door. From cleansers and face creams to SPF, these tested and proven formulas require just minutes a day to apply and achieve noticeable results. [Partner] [REJUVENATE WITH GEOLOGIE]( /innovation [A Woman Receives The First-Ever Successful Transplant Of A Living, 3D-Printed Ear | ZME Science]( [A WOMAN RECEIVES THE FIRST-EVER SUCCESSFUL TRANSPLANT OF A LIVING, 3D‑PRINTED EAR]( In a move that Van Gogh probably wished he could make, surgeons in conjunction with U.S.‑based firm, 3D Bio Therapeutics, successfully transplanted a 3D‑printed ear made from human cells. This is just part of a bigger picture solution: How to create human‑cell-3D‑printed grafts for everything from skin grafts to appendages and beyond. [ZME Science]( /noms [True Innovation: They Taste Like Cocktails But They Actually Hydrate | Liquid I.V.]( [TRUE INNOVATION: THEY TASTE LIKE COCKTAILS BUT THEY ACTUALLY HYDRATE]( A long and busy day, a hard workout, or a rough night on the town: All great reasons to hydrate even more than usual. What if you could hydrate and feel like you’re sipping on a nice, cool cucumber mojito or smoky mezcal paloma? Liquid I.V. has made it possible. Great taste with a bunch of electrolytes and vitamins — who could ask for anything more? [TASTE FOR YOURSELF]( /exterior [@barbican_city_of_london on Instagram]( [@barbican_city_of_london]( /ai [Is AI Leading Us To Abundance Or Abundantly Hard Times? | Neutron Salad]( [IS AI LEADING US TO ABUNDANCE OR ABUNDANTLY HARD TIMES?]( Useful and better-than-human level AI for a large variety of tasks across different modalities is already on the mainstream curve. This won't be another 'AI is going to end the world' piece. The aim here will be to take a deep look at how automation, leveraging AI, is truly making life easier in some ways while equivalently exasperating social and economical pain in others. [Neutron Salad]( /tech [This Rapid-Fire Laser Diverts Lightning Strikes | Nature]( [THIS RAPID-FIRE LASER DIVERTS LIGHTNING STRIKES]( A rapidly firing laser can divert lightning strikes, scientists have shown for the first time in real-world experiments. The work suggests that laser beams could be used as lightning rods to protect infrastructure, although perhaps not any time soon. [Nature]( /posted [@visualspirits on Instagram]( [@visualspirits]( /bites - Nothing much to say except here’s 74% off a refurbished 13.3” Macbook Air — [You’re welcome]( - Want better skin? Shop Geologie's line of results-driven skincare products, also available as affordable, easy-to-follow routine multipacks — [Try Geologie today]( - Unblock over 500 global channels without compromising online security and your browsing speed with Getflix — [Get 90% off a lifetime subscription now]( [THE FUTURIST]( [Advertise]( [Talk to Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Follow The Futurist on Instagram! | @getthefuturist]( Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 [View this email in your browser](