Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren’t accountable to users. Some startups are trying to chart a new way to exit that focuses on community—not shareholders.
The Web3 Decentralization Debate Is Focused on the Wrong Question
Fixating on the degree—rather than the type—of decentralization is leading us astray.
The Case of the Creepy Algorithm That ‘Predicted’ Teen Pregnancy
A government leader in Argentina hailed the AI, which was fed invasive data about girls. The feminist pushback could inform the future of health tech.
How Metadata From Encrypted Messages Can Keep Everyone Safer
Sharing “metadata of the metadata” is crucial for informing product design that will fight misinformation without allowing security backdoors.
The Turing Test Is Bad For Business
Technology should focus on the complementarity game, not the imitation game.