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Understanding AI hires Kai Williams, making subscriptions directly support his work.

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Timothy B. Lee

Jun 01, 2026

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Hello paying subscribers! Today is a big day here at Understanding AI headquarters: it’s Kai’s first day as an Understanding AI employee. Until Friday, his work was supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism. Now I’m paying his salary, which means that your subscription dollars are making his work possible.

Below is an email I sent out to free sub…

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  • Kai Williams joins Understanding AI as an employee.
  • Subscription dollars now directly fund his salary.
  • Previously supported by Tarbell Center for AI Journalism.

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