Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down
Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everything from communication to commerce…
The first babies have been born following “simplified” IVF in a mobile lab
This week I’m sending congratulations to two sets of parents in South Africa. Babies Milayah…
The Download: cybersecurity’s shaky alert system, and mobile IVF
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why the AI moratorium’s defeat may signal a new political era
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 was…
The Download: a conversation with Karen Hao, and how did life begin?
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art
A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective…
China’s energy dominance in three charts
China is the dominant force in next-generation energy technologies today. It’s pouring hundreds of billions…
The Download: flaws in anti-AI protections for art, and an AI regulation vibe shift
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
AI personal assistants could buy your groceries and book your plane tickets
If you have always wanted a personal shopping assistant, you may be in luck: The…
Your data privacy is slipping away. Here's why, and what you can do about it
Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws.…