
Lin Qiao argues that private enterprise data and open models, not general-purpose behemoths, are the path to cheaper, faster, and more defensible AI. It's a pointed counter-narrative to the GPT-5 hype cycle.

interviewsSaturday, July 18
The interview circuit today is heavy on craft and career stories, but the most consequential piece comes from Fireworks AI's Lin Qiao, who makes a clear case against chasing general AI hype. Elsewhere, Paris Review dusts off its classic Atwood and Rankine interviews, and a handful of genre pieces round out the day.
The most actionable interview today isn't about art or entertainment, it's about where AI is headed.

Lin Qiao argues that private enterprise data and open models, not general-purpose behemoths, are the path to cheaper, faster, and more defensible AI. It's a pointed counter-narrative to the GPT-5 hype cycle.
The Paris Review archive delivers two heavyweight interviews that reward re-reading.
Margaret Atwood on her creative process, her poem 'Frogless' scribbled on a hotel notepad, and growing up in the northern wilderness. A classic interview that still feels fresh.
Claudia Rankine discusses her immigrant background, genre-crossing book projects, and writing for an audience that includes both white people and people of color. Essential context for her work.
A handful of interviews dig into specific creative worlds, from Marvel animation to wrestling utopias.
JP Karliak reveals the full scope of Morph's powers in X-Men '97, he can transform into anyone and anything, not just people, and explores the character's romantic undertones with Wolverine.

Claudio Castagnoli on his AEW mission statement: 'to make AEW a wrestling utopia.' He argues there are no shortcuts, which is a refreshingly direct take on the wrestling business.
Sam Asghari Reacts to Britney Spears Reuniting With Her Sonswww.eonline.com
Russell Wilson Says He’s Ready for Baby No. 5 With Ciarawww.eonline.com
Suki Waterhouse Reveals the Unexpected 2000s Hit That Shaped Her Lifeparade.comTWIN TEMPLE Talks Merch Cuts, Making Money As A Band In 2024 & GLENN DANZIG Being A Nice Dudemetalinjection.net
And how they're getting by these days. The post TWIN TEMPLE Talks Merch Cuts, Making Money As A Band In 2024 & GLENN DANZIG Being A Nice Dude appeared first on Metal Injection .
Breaking Bands Festival 2026 Interview: Anchor Lanemoshville.co.uk
Back in March when I made a quick jaunt to Bathgate to see Anchor Lane at the Dreadnought, Conor Gaffney (vocals and guitar) asked if I would interview them at Breaking Bands this year. Given that it’s been over three years since I last did so, it was time to catch up on all thei
Road To Bloodstock 2026: Dosedmoshville.co.uk
As the countdown to Bloodstock Festival continues, we are keeping our eyes firmly on the exceptional talent rising up through the underground. Today, we catch up with Dosed who play the EMP Stage on the Saturday… Simple things first – where are you guys from? Yo! We’re based in N
A Weird, In-Character Interview With Here Come The Mummiesliveforlivemusic.com
One night on Jam Cruise in early 2026, I watched an undead band in full mummy drag perform a set of party jams based around thinly veiled sexual entendres and […] The post A Weird, In-Character Interview With Here Come The Mummies appeared first on L4LM .
Ashley Answered One Thing About Food In The Big Brother House That I Always Wondered Aboutwww.cinemablend.com
I'm so happy to have this answer.
Merle Haggard: “I believe we’ve seen the best of this planet. I don’t think we’ll get any better”www.uncut.co.uk
A classic interview with the country legend from the Uncut archive
Climate is a political issue: economics and urban planning are inseparablewww.internimagazine.com
From asset management to energy infrastructure, cities must address structural choices that will shape their development model for the coming decades. We discuss this with Giulio Boccaletti, an expert in environmental security and natural resources The post Climate is a political
“She has an allergy to bulls**t” – how Phoebe Bridgers became the voice of a generationwww.uncut.co.uk
The feted singer-songwriter combines Laurel Canyon classicism with alt.folk intensity and a spot of witchcraft
An interview with one of the pioneers of Christian EDM music - Kurt Kirtonwww.indievisionmusic.com
Kurt Kirton has been an acquaintance of mine (Timo) for several years. I interviewed him back while I was attending college circa 2011 over the airwaves. IVM: Good afternoon. This written interview has been a long time coming so thanks for talking to us here at Indie Vision Music

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