10 Tuesday AM Reads

My Two-for-Tuesday morning reads:

• In the controversial four-hour documentary, "What if Elon Musk Was Always Elon Musk?" the most disturbing aspect is explored. (Slate)

• AI researchers express concern that machines could potentially wipe out humanity. Rapid advancements, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are causing unease within major labs. (Wired)

• An Anthropic safety researcher reveals that the odds of annihilation caused by AI are now above 10%. This doomsday scenario is more likely than Steph Curry missing a free throw. (Wall Street Journal)

• Solar power is becoming more affordable and efficient. A cement maker in Chakwal, Pakistan is converting dry earth and peach groves into a forest of solar panels, already generating over a quarter of its power. (Financial Times)

• Lenders now have the option to consult two credit-scoring models and choose the one that results in the lower mortgage rate. (Wall Street Journal)

• A stealth startup claims to have cracked the memory shortage problem. Kepler Computing's new approach to chip design, combined with a proprietary material, aims to end the supply bottlenecks that have driven memory prices up. (Wired)

• The story of East Germany's coffee crisis and how it led Vietnam to become one of the world's leading coffee producers is told. Katja Hoyer documents this historical transformation. (Katja Hoyer)

• Kevin Dowdell, an elite FDNY rescue-unit lieutenant, refused to sit on the sidelines during the 9/11 attacks. When he disappeared, his sons went to Ground Zero to search for him. (The Atlantic)

• The White House Historical Association, established by Jacqueline Kennedy to preserve the building's character, has declined to criticize President Trump's modifications. (Washington Post)

• After decades simmering, Practical Magic is finally getting a sequel. Stars Joey King and Williams take on the roles of Sandra Bullock's daughters in this long-awaited adaptation. (BBC)

• The Ringer discusses the NBA's owner problem, where valuations for teams have skyrocketed, leaving many questioning how it's possible. (The Ringer)

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