Technology

Fear of Flying Is Different Now

People worry about plane malfunctions. But the systems directing flight can be more dangerous.

Is This How Reddit Ends?

The site has become a reservoir of humanity on the web. Now it, too, is turning to AI.

Europe’s Elon Musk Problem

He and other tech oligarchs are making it impossible to conduct free and fair elections anywhere.

MAGA Is Starting to Crack

Now that Trump is president again, the right’s moment of unity is over.

OpenAI Goes MAGA

Sam Altman has once again put himself in a position of power—this time by sidling up to President Trump.

Sam Altman Doesn’t Actually Need Trump

Donald Trump says his big new AI initiative is a victory for America. Guess who the real winner is.

Trump’s Pardons Are Sending a Crystal-Clear Message

After the January 6 attacks, right-wing militias went underground. Now they have permission to come out of hiding.

Did He Actually Do That?

Elon Musk either had a slipped-mask moment or is supremely awkward.

The Crypto World Is Already Mad at Trump

The president’s new cryptocurrency is even too brazen for some of his supporters.

Billions of People in the Palm of Trump’s Hand

Today leaders of the world’s largest technology platforms kissed the president’s ring.

TikTok’s Near-Death Experience

The party ended—for a moment, anyway.

Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About TikTok

America won’t miss the app.

The GoFundMe Fires

For now, Los Angeles has no choice but to crowdfund its way out of destruction.

‘I Won’t Touch Instagram’

TikTok users are searching for a new home. Are there any good ones left?

The Internet Is TikTok Now

Even LinkedIn copied it.

Beyond Doomscrolling

The internet we have, and the one we want

The Case for Brain Rot

The new language of the internet is both mind-numbing and irresistible.

It’s Time to Evacuate. Wait, Never Mind.

I have received 11 alerts. As far as I can tell, they were all sent in error.

Elon Has Appointed Himself King of the World

After helping Trump win the election, the world’s richest man is turning his attention to Europe.

A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.

Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.