1. Thomson Reuters Launches Agentic AI Solutions to Transform Tax, Audit and Accounting Workflows
A suite of new “agentic” AI tools automates 1040 tax preparation, audit document analysis, and sample-to-evidence matching—repositioning tax and accounting professionals to focus on strategic advisory rather than rote processing.
“Agentic AI reduces repetitive work so professionals can advise with speed and confidence.” (thomsonreuters.com)
2. How algorithms are transforming artistic creativity
Ed Finn traces a lineage from Deep Blue to Auto-Tune to today’s generative systems, arguing that computational tools have not only democratized technical skill but reshaped our very sense of aesthetic judgment.
“In order to survive, but more importantly to thrive, in the age of algorithms, we need to cultivate a deep respect for algorithmic literacy and the capacity to ‘read’ the impact of computational influences on our work.” (aeon.co)
3. Intuition in the Age of AI
Ellison Carter reflects on how the rapid integration of large-language and multimodal models into everyday life demands a reexamination of human intuition, taste, and decision-making in a world where AI systems increasingly partner in creative and analytical tasks.
“Every week brings new demonstrations that stretch what we think intelligence is and what we believe these systems can actually do.” (hsph.harvard.edu)
4. Former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Reflects on Company Culture, Iconic Products, and a Warning for the Tech Industry
In a rare interview, Sir Jony Ive recounts the rituals and ethos that underpinned Apple’s design studio—from Friday-morning team breakfasts to cable-tab details—and cautions that unchecked innovation must be tempered by empathy and accountability.
“I actually think that something that I feel conscious of is that… joy in humans has been missing. And the products that we’re all developing, they’re complicated… sometimes joy gets confused with being trivial.” (macrumors.com)
5. A Photo a Day: November 1st — 10th, 2025
Photographer Iban Van der Zeyp documents ten days in striking vignettes—from violet-streaked skies to intimate feline portraits—revealing how a disciplined, quotidian practice can unlock unexpected beauty in the everyday.
“I still manage to take a photo every day — so proud of myself!” (medium.com)