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.
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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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Don’t Believe the COVID-19 Models
That’s not what they’re for.
Here’s How to Fight Coronavirus Misinformation
Send this to the person in your life who needs to read it.
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There’s No Zoom Party Like a College Zoom Party
Gen Z’s impulse to congregate online and post constantly—which older adults often mock—is serving them well in self-quarantine.
It Wasn’t Just Trump Who Got It Wrong
America’s coronavirus response failed because we didn’t understand the complexity of the problem.
The Art of Comedy in Quarantine
As China enters its eighth week in quarantine, citizens turn to TikTok for a comedic reprieve.
When the Checkpoints Come
How will Americans react when restrictions on their movements are no longer voluntary?
You Have a Moral Responsibility to Post Your Boring Life on Instagram
I’m lonely. Please let me look at your face.
How to Understand Your State’s Coronavirus Numbers
As the outbreak spreads, state websites are still some of the best sources of information on how many people have been tested.
The Hand-Sanitizer Hawkers Aren’t Sorry
On Craigslist, you can find Purell for 10 times its normal price.
A Chart to Explain Your Entire Worldview
A simple grid from Dungeons & Dragons has become a way to categorize people, food, fonts, Shia LaBeouf acting roles, and everything else.