Technology
A Great Year for Free Market Capitalism in Film
Five movies that captured the thrill and agony of markets, dynamism, risk, and competition.
Smells Like Teen Solitude
Smartphone and parenting trends have pushed off major life milestones.
Biden Is Losing the High-Tech War With China
A new executive order banning investing in certain technologies will barely dent China’s ambitions.
Are AI Experts Worried About Its Threat to Humanity?
Why some are concerned about the seemingly outlandish.
Yellen Seeks Economic Detente With China
‘We believe that the world is big enough for both of our countries to thrive.’
Biden’s ‘Internet for All’ Initiative, Explained
Is the White House’s $42 billion plan to ensure internet access for every family realistic?
The States’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence, Explained
Privacy concerns take precedence in the rush to regulate AI.
Meta’s VR Albatross
Mark Zuckerberg is burning billions of dollars on Meta’s virtual reality platform with no sign of payoff in sight.
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Are Here to Stay
ChatGPT has ushered in a new era for AI, though plenty of drawbacks remain.
AI Is Coming For Our Jobs (And That’s Okay)
Humans are adaptable, and we have a long history of overcoming disruptive technologies.
How the Supreme Court Could Reshape Social Media
Internet companies might lose some protection from legal liability for user-generated content.
Espionage With Chinese Characteristics
A brief history of China’s reliance on foreign technology and expertise.
America, Can We Talk About Our Guru Problem?
The rich and famous might feel less like they belong on Mount Olympus if we stopped treating them like Greek gods.