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We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. A Pew Research Center survey published in September found that 50 percent of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI; just 10 percent felt the opposite. Most people, 57 percent, said the societal risks were high, while a mere 25 percent thought […]
When your AI boyfriend gets you better than your spouse
The AI revolution is breaching a new frontier: the human heart. For those seeking a partner who feels custom-built for their soul, ChatGPT has unlocked endless possibilities. It can start simple. Maybe you turn to the bot to help with a hobby or to get advice. But soon, you notice its uncanny knack for telling […]
The global shadow economy behind Trump’s latest move on Venezuela
Following this week’s seizure of a sanctioned ship off the coast of Venezuela, the Trump administration says it will be targeting more oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast. This is, first and foremost, a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign targeting Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, whom the White House accuses of facilitating drug trafficking […]
MacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar bet on vibes
Every time a MacKenzie Scott grantee talks about receiving one of her multimillion-dollar gifts, there is always a hint of the same bashfulness, the same reverence, and the same glee. Their eyes light up. They blush a little. There’s a giggle here and there. “It’s disarming,” said Michael Lomax, head of the United Negro College […]
Why is the US on the verge of war with Venezuela?
Since the early fall, the US has been building up its military forces in the Caribbean and launching airstrikes on alleged drug boats, fueling speculation that it is planning a major military operation against the government of Venezuela. This week, the situation escalated dramatically with the US seizing a sanctioned oil tanker off the Venezuelan […]