AI Loves—and Loathes—Language
Deep learning networks may look like brains, but that doesn’t mean they can think like humans. On the ever-expanding meganet, that’s a problem.
The End of ‘Life’ As You Know It
Society’s outdated ideas about what it means to be alive are obstructing progress on some of today’s most pressing issues.
How Venture Capital Can Avoid the Next Silicon Valley Bank Fiasco
The crisis exposed Big VC’s flaws. It’s time to rethink venture capital’s power—and reimagine investment in innovation.
You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Resist the Bots
The next phase of tech capitalism will demand more, not less, of your humanity.
AI Will Make Human Art More Valuable
If history is any indication, society will continue to favor the artistic output of people.
The Case for Regulating Platform Design
Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices.
On Asphyxiation From Trains and Other Inaccurate Predictions
The internet loves to poke fun at people who got it wrong, but those ridiculed forecasters might get the last laugh.
Doctor Unions Are Good for Your Health
Physicians across the US are unionizing, which can lead to better working conditions for health care providers and greater advocacy for patients.
The Era of Faked CCTV Has Truly Arrived
Bad actors are manipulating scenes to cover their tracks, fueling “malinformation” that is tough to contain.