Tools like Pangram promise to distinguish human writing from artificial intelligence with remarkable accuracy. But as AI becomes part of everyday writing, a troubling question remains: Can an algorithm establish…
In-depth reporting, insightful interviews, and compelling stories, beyond the headlines to examine the opportunities, challenges, and human consequences of artificial intelligence.
When AI Helps You Fall in Love: Who Is Really Doing the Talking?
Millions of singles are turning to chatbots for dating advice, romantic messages, and relationship guidance. But when artificial intelligence becomes part of courtship, where does helpful assistance end and emotional…
The Algorithmic Unconscious: What AI Reveals About the Human Mind
From Freud's uncanny to Lacan's mirror, our conversations with artificial intelligence may tell us less about the inner lives of machines than about our own desires, fears, and need to…
Will AI Create More Jobs Than It Destroys? History Offers Hope, but No Guarantees
Past industrial revolutions transformed the world of work. Artificial intelligence may do the same—but its greatest promise could lie in empowering workers rather than replacing them. Every major technological revolution…
New AI-Powered Malware Can Turn Your Stolen Data Into a Personal Dossier
Researchers uncover Volta-Autodoxer, malicious software designed to steal passwords, financial information, and digital records—then use artificial intelligence to profile its victims. Imagine a criminal gaining access to your computer and…
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 Driving Up Your Electricity Bill? The Hidden Cost of Data Centers
As technology companies build enormous facilities to power artificial intelligence, American households face a troubling question: Who should pay for the electricity and infrastructure these machines require? Your electricity bill…
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…
Can AI Help You Buy Your Dream Home?
From finding the right neighborhood to comparing mortgage options—and even buying without a real estate agent—artificial intelligence is changing the way Americans search for a home. But how much can…
AI Agents Are Starting to Do Things for You. Are They Ready to Be Trusted?
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering questions to navigating websites, organizing information, and completing tasks. The possibilities are impressive—but giving software permission to act on our behalf introduces a new…