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To the Editor: I can't help but see Kevin Roose's article on his experiments with "vibecoding" -- that is, amateurs using artificial intelligence to build apps and websites -- as a perfect encapsulation of everything wrong with the AI boom. Instead of deploying these tools to solve cancer or climate change, Mr. Roose is utilizing the technology to make stuff like "a website that tells [him] whether a piece of furniture will fit in [his] car's trunk" and an app called LunchBox Buddy, which suggests lunches for his son based on the contents of their refrigerator. I'm sure Mr. Roose is aware of the shocking amounts of water and power that are used to feed and cool the AI machines, which is why I'm surprised he chose to leave that information out of his piece. Acknowledging the reality that AI's resource consumption will soon rival that of small nations would have been the perfect setup for the punchline that was the LunchBox Buddy's inaugural meal recommendation: A turkey sandwich. Behold the power of AI! Cord Jefferson Los Angeles

I thought we had AI for this.

snoopy of the day

I don’t think they share anything in common, well, besides being epic actors

no love is ever wasted

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Hua Xi, from "Night Drive Through My Own Life"

C. Treating doing these tasks like the challenges they are, instead of minimizing them by comparing yourself to neurotypical people who accomplish tasks with ease. Being mindful of the true difficulty of these tasks makes it easier to practice challenging yourself and using rusty skills like handling complex logistics or exercising patience. It is also kinder to yourself and gives you the opportunity to reward yourself.

2026 new year’s resolution/last full moon of the year wishes

Diana Ross on her wedding day.