Today’s picks
1. China increasingly depends on copying American AI
The article examines model distillation, a practice that angers Washington but may ultimately constrain China’s AI progress. It explores how reliance on American models can weaken original research and long-term competitiveness. Worth reading for a nuanced view of the structural risks beneath U.S.-China AI rivalry.
2. Do immigrants from some countries commit more sex crimes?
A close look at British data suggests immigrants from some countries do commit a higher share of sex crimes, but the article stresses this is hardly an epidemic. It cautions readers to weigh statistical definitions, population composition and data limitations before drawing broad conclusions. Worth reading for a measured, evidence-focused take on a fraught public debate.