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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This Is What It Looks Like When AI Eats the World
The web itself is being shoved into a great unknown.
OpenAI Is Just Facebook Now
Facing one controversy after the next, the artificial-intelligence company enters a new phase.
The Near Future of Deepfakes Just Got Way Clearer
India’s election was ripe for a crisis of AI misinformation. It didn’t happen.
Trump’s Big New Megaphone
It was only a matter of time before he joined TikTok.
The MAGA Internet Calls for War
Extremist rhetoric online is often a foundation for action in the physical world—but not immediately.
A Devil’s Bargain With OpenAI
Publishers including The Atlantic are signing deals with the AI giant. Where does this lead?
Amazon Returns Have Gone to Hell
What happened?
Google Is Playing a Dangerous Game With AI Search
The search giant’s new tool is answering questions about cancer, heart attacks, and Ozempic.
Media Companies Are Making a Huge Mistake With AI
News organizations rushing to absolve AI companies of theft are acting against their own interests.
OpenAI Should Have Gone Way Beyond Scarlett Johansson
The future of AI voice assistants will be weird.