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Greener Is Getting Going
We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit.
Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.
The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever
AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change, people skills will still be the most important factor.
Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous
Fragmented and focused social platforms might be good for helping you find a knitting community. But extremist groups are also using them to normalize darker content.
A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.
To Keep Gen Z, Companies Need to Level Up
The old playbook for power and control won’t work to retain Gen Z talent. Instead, employers need to take a cue from Roblox.
Inequality Is a Health Risk—and It’s Getting Worse
If not addressed by governments, racism, classism, austerity, and more will continue to drive mortality and illness among minorities.
Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.
Big Tech Won’t Let You Leave. Here's a Way Out
The year 2023 saw the “enshittification” of platforms from Facebook to Google Search. A new exit strategy means platforms will have to play nicely with your data, even if you leave for a rival.
A Key to Detecting Brain Disease Earlier Than Ever
Treatment of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and other brain diseases depends on reliable detection—especially in those who don’t even know they’re at risk. An innovative scratch-and-sniff test can help.
The Danger of Digitizing Everything
The creep of conducting our day-to-day interactions over screens has reached a breaking point—and it threatens to push out everyone but those with the “right” access.
The VC Funding Party Is Over
The glory days of venture capital are winding down, leaving in their wake a host of overstuffed tech firms and a bear market ready to maul.
Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.
Get Ready for the Great AI Disappointment
Rose-tinted predictions for artificial intelligence’s grand achievements will be swept aside by underwhelming performance and dangerous results.
The Ocean’s Mysteries—and Marvels—Are About to Reach New Depths
Advancements in science will bring unprecedented lens into the complexities of the ocean, and a renewed call for humans to protect it.
Synthetic Data Is a Dangerous Teacher
In the race to scale up, the number of AIs being trained on poor-quality data sets has swelled—and it’s going to amplify all kinds of inequities.
Gene Editing Needs to Be for Everyone
Crispr recently marked a major milestone in medicine. But it's not time for a victory lap—the race is just beginning.
It’s No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots
AI chatbots can be friendly and responsive—even sexy. It’s time to take these fundamentally human behaviors more seriously.
The Creative’s Toolbox Gets an AI Upgrade
It’s easy to accuse algorithms of stifling creativity, but designers of every stripe should be embracing their multidisciplinary abilities.
Gen Z and the Art of Incentivized Self-Actualization
Stepping off the hedonistic treadmill, younger workers are demanding a more authentic employment experience.