Rethinking the Luddites in the Age of A.I.

Brian Merchant’s new book, “Blood in the Machine,” argues that…

Why Rain Is Getting Fiercer on a Warming Planet

Extreme rain is getting more extreme as temperatures rise. That may…

The dating app paradox: why dating apps might be worse than ever.

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Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2024

From elections to hot and cold wars and an intense debate over AI,…

Can We Live Longer but Stay Younger?

With greater longevity, the quest to avoid the infirmities of aging…

Doritos devises AI-powered ‘crunch-cancellation’ tech for gamers

Built on an analysis of thousands of crunches, the Doritos Silent…

Press freedom means controlling the language of AI

Generative AI systems act like "stochastic parrots," using…

Sixty women at MoD complain of widespread ‘toxic’ and ‘hostile’ behaviour

Exclusive: Senior civil servants make serious allegations, including…

The Rapid Rise of Synthetic Content

Just a reminder that you have until the end of the day to get 25% off…

Beijing’s Cemeteries Are Going Vertical and Digital to Save Space

Inside the rising ‘muscle dysmorphia crisis’ among young men

Defined as a preoccupation with one’s perceived lack of muscularity,…

'Authentic,' plus 'rizz,' 'deepfake,' 'coronation,' and other words that defined the year

'Authentic,' plus 'rizz,' 'deepfake,' 'coronation,' and other words…