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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Why Rich Shoppers Get So Angry About Hermès
This is what happens when wealthy consumers run headlong into actual scarcity.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dream Came True
The crypto mogul, now sentenced to 25 years behind bars, is leaving behind an industry that has started to grow up.
You Can’t Even Rescue a Dog Without Being Bullied Online
Sometimes, going viral isn’t as great as it seems.
Baltimore Lost More Than a Bridge
Looking out from the harbor used to be an exercise in optimism.
The End of Foreign-Language Education
Thanks to AI, people may no longer feel the need to learn a second language.
Social Media Is Not What Killed the Web
Better browsers made things worse.
We’re All Just Fodder
What Kate Middleton proved about the internet
It’s Time to Give Up on Ending Social Media’s Misinformation Problem
There’s a better approach to keeping users safe.
The IRS Finally Has an Answer to TurboTax
Against all odds, the government has created an actually good piece of technology.
Flying Is Weird Right Now
Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?