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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Generative AI Can’t Cite Its Sources
How will OpenAI keep its promise to media companies?
Google Is Turning Into a Libel Machine
Another reason not to trust the search engine in the generative-AI era
Instagram Is Not a Cigarette
The surgeon general’s recommendation to add a warning label to social-media apps is not as straightforward as it seems.
Alex Jones Lost Everything—And Still Won
His brand of conspiracism will live on even if Infowars doesn’t.
A Generation of AI Guinea Pigs
AI is quickly becoming a regular part of children’s lives. What happens next?
Excuse Me, Is There AI in That?
Businesses and creators see a new opportunity in the anti-AI movement.
The iPhone Is Now an AI Trojan Horse
Generative AI has become truly inescapable.
The Mid-year Best-of List Is a Travesty
The worst idea of 2024 so far
The Far Right’s New ‘Badge of Honor’
Extremist influencers no longer need to preserve their anonymity at all costs.
EVs Could Last Nearly Forever—If Car Companies Let Them
An electric car capable of running for 1 million miles is within reach.