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Last week, Sam Altman posted a short story that quickly ignited a heated debate about whether AI can truly be creative. Many were split: Will AI write the next great American novel? Or is human creativity impossible to replicate? In response, Rhea Purohit took some time to look beyond the surface-level arguments to explore what creativity actually means. She writes about: - How cognitive scientist Margaret Boden's three types of creativity—combinational, exploratory, and transformational—apply to AI - Why current LLMs can combine and explore, but still struggle with transformational creativity - The argument that true creativity requires lived human experience and "unconscious incubation" - The postmodern view that creativity might reside not in the writer’s intent but in the reader's interpretation Read Rhea’s full analysis in the full article linked below.

Can the startup mindset save America? In Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s new book, the authors propose what they call the “abundance mindset” as a means of coming up with better, more forward-looking policies. In his examination of “Abundance,” Evan Armstrong argues the authors got a lot right. Here are a couple of their key points: - Why failures in housing, transportation, healthcare, and energy stem from well-meaning but harmful regulation - How government has historically played a crucial role in technological breakthroughs from EVs to AI But Evan also says the book falls short in that a new mindset isn’t sufficient—it requires an entrepreneurial approach to making improvements to those many aspects of American life. Read Evan’s full review in the full article linked below.

Can a state government really cold start an industry hub from nothing? Many have tried and failed to do so, but New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy believes it’s possible—and he’s now determined to make the garden state a hub for AI innovation. In the latest episode of AI & I, Dan Shipper sits down with Governor Murphy to explore his vision: ??-? How the New Jersey AI Hub brings together government, academia, and companies like Microsoft and CoreWeave ??-? Why creating environments where people want to "live, work, and play" is crucial for attracting talent ??-? How training all 61,000 New Jersey government employees to use AI is transforming public service ??-? The governor's approach to AI regulation at the state versus national level Read more in the full article linked below.

Over the past 12 years, one intensely-focused software engineer has been slowly building his own personal encyclopedia. His most important takeaway from this endeavor so far? Your physical health has a far greater impact on productivity than any notetaking app… This week, Scott Nover caught up with Ceasar B. to learn about his new approach to productivity: ??-? Why most people should spend 50% of their energy on physical and mental wellbeing ??-? How to approach the remaining 45% devoted to work to create outsized value ??-? Why only a small amount of your attention should go to productivity apps and hacks ??-? Ceasar’s newfound obsession with Anki flashcards for "programming long-term memory" Read more in the full article linked below.

"Here's what they don't tell you about vibe-coding tools: They're gateway drugs." Katie Parrott never thought she'd want to learn to code—until AI made it possible to build without having to write a single line herself. In her latest piece for Every Inc., Katie shares her journey from code-resistant to code-curious: - How she built a professional website in seconds with just a single prompt - Why hitting roadblocks made her want to understand what was happening under the hood - The key tradeoffs: speed vs. depth, flexibility vs. fragility, and DIY pride vs. proven products Read more in the full article linked below.

AI security concerns and strategic positioning: In this week's Context Window, Alex Duffy examines how Anthropic and OpenAI are defining their paths forward in detailed action plans submitted to the U.S. government, while advancements in robotics and document processing signal AI's expanding reach into both digital and physical realms. Here's what Every subscribers got in their inbox this week: KNOWLEDGE BASE "How Commodore Invented the Mass Market Computer": Gareth Edwards explores how American immigrant Jack Tramiel built Commodore International into a computing empire responsible for the affordable Commodore 64 that launched countless tech careers. "AI Is Breaking Media. Here's How Publishers Can Survive": Evan Armstrong explains how the future of media belongs to creators who can build genuine relationships while using AI to produce content at volumes that once required entire teams. "Prompt Your Way to Personal Growth": Dan Shipper speaks with executive coach Steve Schlafman about using AI as a personal therapist, dream interpreter, and self-awareness tool. "What Parenthood and AI Taught This Productivity Expert About Reclaiming His Time": Scott Nover interviews Gaurav Vohra about how he uses AI to balance his toddler and startup advising business. "When an AI Tool Finally Gets You": Lucas Crespo reviews Flora, a new intelligent canvas that combines multiple generative capabilities in one workspace, letting designers explore ideas simultaneously. UPDATES FROM EVERY STUDIO Unwrite: Naveen Naidu's new app helps non-native English speakers write naturally and confidently, with real-time, personalized improvements. Newsletter reader: Lucas Crespo is experimenting with a new way to swipe through newsletters without distractions. Cora pricing update: After feedback from users, the Cora team has rolled back recent pricing changes and is offering all users 3 months free while making improvements. SENTIMENT ANALYSIS Gareth Edwards's piece chronicling the life of Jack Tramiel quickly created a flood of memories for the people who grew up with the company’s computers. So, in addition to today’s Context Window, we compiled a few of our favorite responses. Read the full article in the link below.

Something new from Every: We’ve partnered with Company Ventures to collaborate on AI Review, a year-long conversation series on the current and future state of AI. Each month, Company Ventures will host an event that features experts, builders, and products at the frontiers of AI development, including:? ??-? A luminary talk with Jonathan Frankle from Databricks and Steven Johnson from Google ??-? A hackathon with Adam Chan at HackerSquad ??-? A deep dive into critical AI themes from building to responsible use Interested in attending a future event? Read the full announcement in the link below.

"Most design tools are built by engineers who fundamentally misunderstand how designers work." Lucas Crespo believes FLORA—a new generative canvas tool—finally gets it right. He explains why this tool resonates with his creative process: - Real design is messy and non-linear, not a "slot machine" of input prompt, receive image - Flora combines multiple AI models in one workspace, ending the workflow "ping-pong" between tools - The infinite canvas lets designers explore multiple ideas simultaneously instead of one at a time - The next frontier is precision control—the ability to make targeted adjustments to AI outputs Read more in the full article linked below.

Email newsletters were once the holy grail for media companies seeking independence from tech platforms. But according to Evan Armstrong, we're witnessing the end of an era. In his latest piece for Every Inc., Evan identifies four major shifts upending the media landscape: 1. AI drastically reduces content production costs, letting publishers "flood the zone" with personalized content. 2. Language models become attention aggregators, competing directly with newsletters for reader engagement. 3. Inbox management tools now summarize newsletters, killing open rates and ad clicks. 4. ChatGPT fundamentally alters the traffic relationship between search engines and publishers. Is this just the next evolution of digital media? Read the full article linked below to find out.

Could AI become your personal dream analyst? Steve Schlafman has been using ChatGPT to interpret his dreams through a Jungian lens—with surprising results. In the latest episode of AI & I, Dan Shipper sits down with Steve, founder of Downshift, to explore unconventional ways to use AI for self-discovery: ??-? How to prompt ChatGPT to analyze your dreams like a psychotherapist ??-? Why recording therapy sessions and using AI to summarize them creates "high-fidelity snapshots" of emotional experiences ??-? How voice interfaces can help neurodivergent thinkers process information more effectively ??-? The four windows to experiencing the world: Thinking, sensing, feeling, and imagining Want to hear more? Subscribe to Every’s channel on YouTube and watch the full episode linked in the comments below.