Arthur Holland Michel
Friendly reminders about spooky technologies.
Words in Wired, The Economist, The Atlantic, and others. Author of “Eyes in the Sky”
- If a judge allows AI-generated testimony from a deceased victim, how far are we from seeing AI-generated testimony from a deceased or indisposed witness? Or a defendant, a-la Cadaver Synod? Honestly we're at a point where we can't rule anything out.
- After watching the AI video of the deceased victim, the judge told the family, "I loved that AI, thank you for that. As angry as you are, as justifiably angry as the family is, I heard the forgiveness...I feel that that was genuine.” I am speechless. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- AI-generated evidence, AI-generated testimony, AI generated legal briefs, AI-generated bar exam questions... It is a very dangerous time to be in court.
- AI is terrible at most things but it's really good for distracting shareholders from the fact that your core business isn't profitable.
- Uber reported first-quarter earnings this morning. Key numbers here. Trips and revenue are up year-over-year but still missed Wall Street analysts' expectations. The company sees driverless vehicles, AV technology, as “the single greatest opportunity ahead for Uber.” www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/u...
- I bet some cardinals will use AI for the conclave.
- After watching the AI video of the deceased victim, the judge told the family, "I loved that AI, thank you for that. As angry as you are, as justifiably angry as the family is, I heard the forgiveness...I feel that that was genuine.” I am speechless. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
