A Gala for Right-Wing Revenge
The mood that dominated an annual soiree for the New York Young Republicans: gleeful promises of retribution for Trump’s perceived enemies.
The Pro-Eating-Disorder Internet Is Back
One of the thorniest content-moderation problems grows out of control on X.
Hyundai Is Becoming the New Tesla
Even in a Trump presidency, America’s EV future may not run through Elon Musk.
The Words That Stop ChatGPT in Its Tracks
Why won’t the bot say my name?
Has Your Cat Closed Its Rings Today?
Welcome to the era of the quantified pet.
Luigi Mangione Has to Mean Something
The internet is better at telling stories than it is at making sense.
This Is How Political Violence Goes Mainstream
The UnitedHealthcare shooting marks a new moment of normie extremism.
Crypto’s Legacy Is Finally Clear
An anti-establishment technology for an anti-establishment age
The Most Hyped Bot Since ChatGPT
Remember Sora?
Even the Koch Brothers Weren’t This Brazen
Tech billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Marc Andreessen aren’t even trying to mask their politics anymore.
How to Marry Into Academia
When you get a job as a professor, your partner may get one too.
The GPT Era Is Already Ending
Something has shifted at OpenAI.
No One Has to Settle for Bad Pizza Anymore
With a bit of practice, you can make restaurant-quality pies in your own yard. And you should.
A ‘Radical’ Approach to Reclaiming Your Attention
It’s not just about putting your phone away.
A New Reckoning for Nuclear Energy
The U.S. is softening toward the idea of building a new fleet of nuclear reactors.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
The Case Against Spinning Off Chrome
There are better ways to address Google’s dominance.
The Celebrity Look-Alike Contest Boom
Suddenly, these events are everywhere. What’s going on?
Apple Lost the Plot on Texting
A new feature uses AI to summarize push notifications. It sounds great until you actually try it.
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