What Happens if Trump Seizes AI Companies
The administration could exert much greater control over the industry—but just how far would it go?
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AI’s Next Frontier: People Skills
Imagine a chatbot that actually knows how to talk to you.
The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities
It involves 4chan, of all places.
Is Schoolwork Optional Now?
Education is on the verge of becoming fully automated.
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I Am in Cloud-Storage Hell
Services such as iCloud and Google Photos are holding my memories hostage.
Tech Fanboys Have a New Hero
The head of Nvidia is becoming a legend in real time.
The Lifeblood of the AI Boom
Applications such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have captured the world’s imagination—but AI companies are focused on something else.
The New York Times’ New Game Is Genius
Word search isn’t just for children anymore.
It’s Time to Give Up on Email
Four steps for getting over a very bad relationship
The Meditation Start-Up That’s Selling Bliss on Demand
Here come the Jhana bros.
Did Apple Just Make a Gambling App?
The tech giant’s new sports tool shows scores, betting odds, and little else.
You’re Looking at TikTok All Wrong
The app is basically just broadcast TV now.
AI Is Taking Water From the Desert
New data centers are springing up every week. Can the Earth sustain them?
Just Asking Questions About Kate Middleton
Wild speculation about her health is turning everyone into a conspiracy theorist.