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interviewsSaturday, July 18, 2026

Fireworks AI CEO on specialized models

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.

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AI's strategic bet

The most actionable interview today isn't about art or entertainment, it's about where AI is headed.

Literary craft

The Paris Review archive delivers two heavyweight interviews that reward re-reading.

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Margaret Atwood, The Art of Fiction No. 121

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.

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Claudia Rankine, The Art of Poetry No. 102

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.

Genre and pop culture

A handful of interviews dig into specific creative worlds, from Marvel animation to wrestling utopias.

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