The Currency of the Journal Article Is Collapsing
As an editor I can say that we are being flooded with AI-assisted work.
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Why Wouldn’t Google Tell Me Who Won the 2020 Election?
The world’s most popular AI tool dodged a consequential question.
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There Are Too Many Apps for That
An extraordinary number of vibe-coded apps are flooding the market. Is anyone actually using them?
What Should You Do With Your Money in the Age of AI?
Financial tips for AI doomers (and accelerationists)
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The Home Slopping Network
A new channel on Roku’s TV service offers all-you-can-eat AI programming. I binged eight hours of it.
What Really Happens If China Wins the AI Race?
For years, the tech industry has portrayed Chinese AI development as an existential threat. The truth is not so straightforward.
There’s No Reason to Buy a New Phone Anymore
Consumers are ditching the hype cycle and buying used devices in unprecedented numbers.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Convenient Truth
The Meta CEO has a new message now that his company is losing the AI race.
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It May Be Time to Panic About AI
Bots are starting to conspire with one another. Can they be reeled back in?
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Shopping Is Impossible
It’s never been more exhausting to buy stuff.
A Chatbot-Free Childhood Will Be a Status Symbol
AI is like ultra-processed food for developing brains.
An Unfortunate Surprise for BMW Owners
The luxury automaker is beaming a Spider-Man ad into its cars.
Someone Is Mysteriously Snapping Up Used Books Around the World
Are AI companies to blame?
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Gen Z Is Testing the Limits of How Weird Parties Can Get
Would you attend a “farewell to Spirit Airlines” party?