Two dangerous vulnerabilities in software that powers much of the internet have triggered an international security alert. The discovery also reveals how artificial intelligence is changing the battle against cyberattacks.…
What Does ‘Agentic’ AI Mean?
Artificial intelligence is moving from answering questions to performing tasks. But behind the technology industry's latest buzzword lies a mixture of genuine innovation, ambitious promises, and marketing hype. For years,…
AI Assistants vs. AI Agents: What’s the Difference?
Both use artificial intelligence to make everyday tasks easier. But one primarily helps you do the work, while the other can take action on your behalf. You have probably used…
Millions lose access to Facebook, Security Systems Turn Against Their Users
Facebook uses artificial intelligence and facial recognition to protect accounts from fraud. But when automated systems make mistakes, legitimate users can find themselves locked out, unable to reach a human…
Small AI, Big Opportunities: Can Artificial Intelligence Transform the Developing World?
As technology giants race to build ever more powerful artificial intelligence systems, the World Bank is promoting a different approach: smaller, affordable AI tools designed to solve everyday problems in…
The Languages AI Doesn’t Speak
Artificial intelligence is becoming a universal tool for learning, communication, and opportunity. But its linguistic abilities remain profoundly unequal, raising a troubling question: whose knowledge, culture, and identity will be…
Who Owns the Intelligence? The Growing Concentration of AI Power
Artificial intelligence promises to democratize knowledge and opportunity. But the chips, data centers, computing infrastructure, and financial resources behind it are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a small number…
Facial Recognition: Who Owns Your Face in the Age of AI?
From unlocking smartphones to verifying Uber drivers and identifying strangers in public, facial recognition is transforming security—and raising fundamental questions about privacy and consent. Your face has always been part…
When AI Meets the Price Tag: Who Decides What You Pay?
Electronic shelf labels are spreading through American supermarkets. They promise efficiency, but also raise questions about the future of pricing, consumer privacy, and corporate power. Imagine walking into a supermarket…
Two Hours of AI, a Lifetime of Consequences: The Alpha School Debate
An experimental school model promises faster learning through artificial intelligence. But as the approach expands, a more profound question emerges: Are schools meant to produce efficient learners—or thoughtful citizens capable…