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What the People Building AI Actually Read

The people building AI aren't only reading about AI. Sam Altman's pick for getting more done is Zero to One, and it has nothing to do with machine learning.

Shortform breaks down books like The Beginning of Infinity and Thinking, Fast and Slow into the key ideas, the context behind them, and what to do with them.

Get the ideas behind the breakthroughs in about 15 minutes, then decide which ones deserve your whole weekend.

Now the focus groups to sign up for below🔻

Paid Online Study: Home Appliances

Pay: Up to $250

Who: Adults 21–59 (US)

Dates: Oct 19–23 (75 mins)

Paid Online Study: Project Gertie

Topic: General market research

Pay: $200

Format: Online discussion board (30–40 mins/day)

Dates: Oct 27–29 (US nationwide)

Paid Study: Carpet Cleaners & Odor Sprays

Pay: $100 (30 mins)

Who: US adults 18–70

Deadline: Oct 19

Paid Study: Pet Owners

Pay: $205

Format: 2-week online diary study

Dates: Nov 2–13

Paid Study: Health & Weight Management

Pay: $185 ($150 interview + $35 homework)

Format: 75-min online interview + short homework

Dates: Oct 19–30, 2026

Air Fryer Study

Consumer Viewpoint is paying participants ages 20–59 to cook with their air fryer from home.

Pay: $150 (90-min online study) + $75 if chosen for a 45-min webcam interview, paid via Amazon card.

Requirements: Standalone air fryers only (no combo ovens/microwaves); no past participants.

New Panel: Matrix Research

Matrix Research (matrix-r.com) is signing up participants worldwide for paid focus groups, website usability tests, and ethnographic interviews. Registered members receive direct email invites for studies in their area.

New Panel: Global MRP

Global Market Research Professionals is accepting new panelists for paid research studies.

PRC Global Market Research is recruiting high school juniors and seniors for an online focus group.

When: October 28–29, 2026 (90-minute Zoom)

Pay: $150

Paid Online Study: News Habits ($100)

Topic: What Keeps You Informed?

Pay: $100 digital gift card

Length: 60-minute 1-on-1 video call

Fill out this form if you want state,nationwide, or both type of focus groups. 👉Form