As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of reasoning, conversing, and imitating human emotions, scientists are confronting a profound question: Could a machine ever experience the world rather than simply process…
Google Tells Schools: Accept AI or Lose Search
Starting in 2027, schools that reject AI-powered search may lose Google Search access on student accounts. The decision raises questions about corporate influence over education and who gets to decide…
Is Your Retirement Riding on an AI Bubble?
America's public pension funds have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in AI-related companies. The boom has helped strengthen retirement portfolios, but what happens if the market turns? A retired…
Can AI Replace Your Lawyer? How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Legal Profession
From reviewing contracts to preparing court documents, artificial intelligence is transforming legal work. But can it make justice more accessible—and what happens when the technology gets the law wrong? For…
Is AI Charging You More Than Your Neighbor? The FTC Wants Answers
Federal regulators are investigating whether major retailers, airlines, and app-based companies use personal information to determine what customers pay—and what gig workers earn. The question is whether two people could…
When AI Knows You’re Losing: Are Gambling Companies Using Algorithms to Keep You Betting?
An investigation into DraftKings reveals how artificial intelligence can predict which customers may generate the greatest gambling losses. The company disputes allegations of improper targeting, but the controversy raises urgent…