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Despite a lack of regulation, we still have the ability to steer artificial intelligence in ways that can benefit our common humanity.

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As tools like Claude Code get better, more and more developers are happy to hand off coding tasks to them. The way software ...

We asked Al Jean, the longest-serving showrunner, about all the conspiracy theories. According to internet listicles, the animated sitcom The Simpsons has predicted the future anywhere from 17 to 55 ...

Fervo Energy, X-energy, and Solv Energy are all racing to supply more electricity for rising demand. This year, there’s been ...

AI has not yet produced mass unemployment. But it may be quietly weakening the first rung of the career ladder. A recent ...

Employment is not also declining in the entry-level jobs with low AI exposure. The concern is specific to early-career jobs ...

It is one thing to say AI will change the world. It is another to expect the class of 2026 to applaud it. In fact, when ...