The Download: hunting an asteroid, and unlocking the human mind
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing
The findings a decade ago were, well, shocking. Mainstream economists had long argued that free…
The Download: China’s winning at advanced manufacturing, and a potential TikTok sale
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Inside India’s scramble for AI independence
In Bengaluru, India, Adithya Kolavi felt a mix of excitement and validation as he watched…
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
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Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing
We got two big pieces of energy news from Google this week. The company announced…
Don’t let hype about AI agents get ahead of reality
Google’s recent unveiling of what it calls a “new class of agentic experiences” feels like…
The Download: AI agents hype, and Google’s electricity plans
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
How generative AI could help make construction sites safer
Last winter, during the construction of an affordable housing project on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a…
The Download: how AI could improve construction site safety, and our Roundtables conversation with Karen Hao
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…