Res Obscura Newsletter
Res Obscura is a history newsletter that mostly covers Embedding Model, Semantic Search and GPT-6 Astra. We've analyzed 1 issue from the past year; the latest was published Oct 1, 2026.
In their own words: Notes on the history of technology, medicine, science, art, drugs, and empire. Also: AI in research and teaching.
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