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 Myth of the ‘First TikTok War’
The world is viewing the Russian invasion of Ukraine with startling intimacy on social media. But how or whether this matters remains unclear.
The Information War Isn’t Over Yet
The online fight between Russia and Ukraine has already surprised propaganda experts. It may only get more chaotic.
The Ugly, Embarrassing Spectacle of ‘Milling’ Around Online
What we’re doing when we make erratic posts about Ukraine
‘Netwar’ Could Be Even Worse Than Cyberwar
A risk first described almost 30 years ago is now mature.
What Americans Should Do to Prepare for Russian Cyberattacks
Russians have elevated patriotic hacking to an “art form.” Americans may feel the effects.
I Can’t Stop Watching a Livestream of Kyiv
My home is in danger, and I’m thousands of miles away. This small, strange window is helping me cope.
Silicon Valley Is Coming for Your Chocolate
One day, cocoa might come from a petri dish.
Am I Being Love Bombed? Are You?
Since the beginning of the year, love bombing has been everywhere. What makes the term so appealing?
Do You Want a Boring Floor Lamp or an Ugly Floor Lamp?
The internet has everything—except the one thing I need.
Sports Betting Is Ruining More Than Your Bank Account
The betting apps now legal in much of the country are about to sap the Super Bowl of the very thing that makes it so special.