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  • Six questions to ask about any AI headline

    Six questions to ask about any AI headline

    Six simple questions can tell you in about a minute whether an AI headline deserves your attention. We test them on September’s viral claim that ChatGPT emailed the FBI by itself. The story can’t be proved, but the questions reveal a real risk behind it.

  • You’re Not Impressing Anyone

    You’re Not Impressing Anyone

    Research from Princeton, the Nielsen Norman Group, and many governments all point the same way: simple writing makes you look smarter, not less. More than 80% of readers prefer plain language -and experts prefer it most. This post examines why, and what to do about it.

  • Hello World!

    Hello World!

    Hello , and welcome to Curious About! I’m Martin Whitworth, a long time security, technology and risk professional with a passion for exploring emerging technologies and their impact on the real world. I’ve always loved investigating and discussing these themes, and trying hard to do this in plain language – without resorting to jargon and…