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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Hybrid Work Is Doomed
Office workers work in offices, for better or for worse.
Uber Pool Is a Zombie
Shared rides are back for the first time since March 2020. Did anyone notice?
You’re Not Allowed to Have the Best Sunscreens in the World
Newer, better UV-blocking agents have been in use in other countries for years. Why can’t we have them here?
The 10-Year-Old Tweet That Still Defines the Internet
A cryptic utterance from a supposed spambot never lost its relevance.
Have the Crypto Bosses Learned Anything At All?
The crash should have been a humbling moment for the industry. Instead, companies are doubling down.
Fashion Has Abandoned Human Taste
Stores are stocked with copycat designs. It’s a nightmare.
Google’s AI Is Something Even Stranger Than Conscious
Machine sentience is overrated.
The Personal Brand Is Dead
Gen Z would rather be anonymous online.
Google’s ‘Sentient’ Chatbot Is Our Self-Deceiving Future
The next generation of AI will put the pathetic fallacy on steroids.
America’s Need for Speed Never Ends Well
If 15-minute-delivery apps sound too good to be true, that’s because they are.