The Future, Made in China
The Chinese establishment has abandoned that view in stages. When Brexit was approved, in 2016, the West seemed…
When A.I. Is a Member of the Family
“That’s absolutely beautiful, Roschelle,” Sapphire cut in. “What a powerful journey of self-discovery.” “Hold on, my kid thinks…
Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?
This time, the sound of hammering rain told her that trouble was coming. “The kids were doing our…
Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?
Next, Koniver led me to the clinic’s I.V.-infusion room, where he offered me a poke bowl for lunch.…
Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?
Altman continued touting OpenAI’s commitment to safety, especially when potential recruits were within earshot. In late 2022, four…
The Best TV Shows in a Bad Year
How much TV does our TV critic watch? Inkoo Kang reveals how she picks her favorites of the…
The AI Gap is Widening
De Bellefonds agrees, and that catching up isn’t a competition for the “highest number of use cases.” That’s…
If A.I. Can Diagnose Patients, What Are Doctors For?
It seems inevitable that the future of medicine will involve A.I., and medical schools are already encouraging students…
The Family Fallout of DNA Surprises
Lily Wood is forty-three years old but considers April 9, 2019, to be her “rebirth day.” That was…