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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Trump Finds a New Benghazi
With his claims that Kamala Harris “A.I.’d” an image, Trump is playing a familiar language game.
Why Does AI Art Look Like That?
Every tech company wants its image generator to be the best. But they all produce oddly similar work.
Get Ready for Tesla Cops
Police officers are falling in love with electric cars.
Elon Musk Throws a Trump Rally
X is a safe space for the far right.
Sorry, You Need a Neck Fan
The age of heat gadgets is here.
Dad Is on the Ballot
A nation turns its lonely eyes to the guy manning the grill.
Google Already Won
A landmark antitrust ruling will not change how people find information on the internet.
The Worst Feature Apple Ever Made
So what if my screen time was up last week?
Elon Musk Says He Would Recognize a Harris Election Victory
And then he continued to spread voter conspiracy theories.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Gone Too Far
We got duped into believing that every device we own should charge like a phone.