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.
Claude Mythos Is Everyone’s Problem
What happens when AI can hack everything?
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Sports Betting Won
Of course ESPN is pivoting to gambling.
Welcome to the Age of ‘Foomscrolling’
The online frenzies that followed LK-99 and ChatGPT reveal a resurgent techno-optimism—and a shared longing for a new technology that will free us from human limits.
Killer Apps
Is social media making America’s murder surge worse?
The AI Crackdown Is Coming
Five ways for Washington to hold Silicon Valley accountable
Texas Is a Look Into the Future of Driving
Mindless energy consumption can no longer be the status quo.
What in the World Is Happening on TikTok Live?
The app’s livestreaming section has turned into a huge business as users pay for quick hits of cheap, personalized (and frequently bizarre) entertainment.
Would You Drive an Extra Five Minutes to Save the Planet?
Google Maps’ eco-routing feature wants to help me conserve two teaspoons of gas.
The Ugly Honesty of Elon Musk’s Twitter Rebrand
The platform’s new logo seems a little juvenile. So does the internet.
America Is Drowning in Packages
UPS workers have an impossible job in the Amazon age.
All Soda Is Lemon-Lime Soda
It’s not a flavor; it’s a vibe.