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The hidden, horrifying world behind all those recruitment scam texts
Those of us receiving the texts aren’t the only victims of these crime syndicates. | Osmancan Gurdogan/Anadolu via Getty Images…
How AI might actually start a nuclear war
For as long as AI has existed, humans have had fears around AI and nuclear weapons. And movies are a…
Want to quit your smartphone? Join this club.
For the past few months, a shadowy company called Dumb and Co. has been convincing people in Washington, DC, to…
Are you old, or do you know who Sombr is?
This is Sombr, a real-life musician who functions as a litmus test between youths and olds. | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images…
The “welfare queen” stereotype is back — and it’s going viral
Carts full of groceries wait to be given to people in need at a Miami food bank before SNAP benefits…
When the AI bubble pops
Every tech company now seems to have their own AI: Google Gemini. OpenAI’s ChatGPT. MetaAI. Spending for AI is reaching…
When does trying to have a healthier baby become eugenics-y?
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based…
The accessibility revolution hiding in your AirPods
Apple’s hearing aid audio lab. As a person firmly ensconced in middle age — 57 percent of the way through…
This counterintuitive advice about kids and phones makes a lot of sense
Phones are a fact of life in the 21st century, and even if you try to keep them away from…
A tournament tried to test how well experts could forecast AI progress. They were all wrong.
Two boxing robots from Unitree at Shanghai New Expo Center on July 28, 2025. | Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images…
