The way we measure progress in AI is terrible
Every time a new AI model is released, it’s typically touted as acing its performance…
How Trump’s tariffs could drive up the cost of batteries, EVs, and more
President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” plan to enact huge tariffs on imported goods threatens to…
Google’s antitrust gut punch and the Trump wild card
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Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data
Every day, millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do…
The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human
Earlier this year, a Hong Kong finance worker was tricked into paying US$25 million to…
The Download: how OpenAI tests its models, and the ethics of uterus transplants
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Will your Facebook page and Google photos outlive you? New clinic helps preserve digital life after death
From family photos stored on the cloud to social media posts cataloging life's pivotal moments,…
Book sets out how to make free internet access a human right
A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognize a new human right to…
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
How OpenAI stress-tests its large language models
OpenAI is once again lifting the lid (just a crack) on its safety-testing processes. Last…