How data centers became the internet’s favorite new villain — online and IRL
Big tech is recruiting influencers to pitch data centers to locals. But the grassroots pushback is proving just as viral.
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He hacked Epstein and then went into hiding
A hacker who leaked 20,900 Epstein files describes the personal toll of living in fear. Plus, an attempt to trick AI in the courtroom.
Political foes unite in a common cause: de-Flocking America
In a polarized America, surveillance company Flock Safety has inadvertently turned political foes into frenemies.
What happens when an apartment building is designed for people who can’t see
Cities are launching dedicated housing for blind residents, aiming to combine affordability with specialized safety and tech.
This state now requires warning labels on AI-generated ads
New York seeks to save models’ jobs from ‘synthetic performers.’ Here’s how it’s going. Plus, Trump’s name is back on the Kennedy Center.
The evidence against plastic is mounting. But is it possible to cut it out of our lives?
Evidence links plastics with poor health outcomes. But plastic is nearly inescapable, and alternatives can be expensive and inconvenient.
Digital ads are flooded with ‘synthetic’ AI models. How one state is calling them out
A new law in New York requires advertisers to disclose when they use AI-generated models. Can consumers tell the difference?
Why an over-scrolled generation is turning to ‘grandma hobbies’ for mental health
It isn't just a trend. The rise of crafting is a biological, neurochemical rejection of the digital attention economy.
New federal law allows shark attack alerts on phones. But will states actually send them?
Federal law now enables shark attack warnings, though experts are divided on whether the alerts effectively reduce human risk.
Your phone isn’t really eavesdropping. But it still knows all about you
Advertisers don’t need access to your phone’s microphone to anticipate what might grab your attention online.