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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The Future of Electric Cars Hinges on a Dongle
A free charging adapter can help alleviate one of the biggest problems holding back EVs.
The End of the ‘Photoshop Fail’
Adobe’s app was once synonymous with fake images online. Then came generative AI.
Watch Apple Trash-Compact Human Culture
What was the company thinking?
The Absurdity of Believing China’s Great at Protecting Kids Online
Lawmakers have argued that the Chinese internet is better for kids. They’re wrong.
This Is Helicopter Protesting
Faculty are involving themselves in student demonstrations, and sometimes getting injured or arrested. Are they helping?
ElevenLabs Is Building an Army of Voice Clones
A tiny start-up has made some of the most convincing AI voices. Are its creators ready for the chaos they’re unleashing?
Every Tech Company Wants to Be Like Boston Dynamics
America’s favorite robot company has perfected the art of freaking people out.
America Lost the Plot With TikTok
Congress is bungling tech regulation yet again.
Will Americans Ever Get Sick of Cheap Junk?
We’re nowhere near peak stuff.
Why We Still Use Postage Stamps
The enduring necessity (and importance) of a nearly 200-year-old technology