Powerful A.I. Is Coming. We’re Not Ready.
Here are some things I believe about artificial intelligence: I believe that over the past several years, A.I. systems have started surpassing humans in a number of domains — math,…
‘Ted Lasso’ Will Return for Season 4 on Apple TV+
“Ted Lasso” fans who continued to believe will have their faith rewarded: The heartwarming soccer comedy is returning to the pitch. Apple TV+ announced on Friday morning that the series,…
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: Goin’ Hungry
At the same time, what does that sense of optimism even mean if it is predicated on Ben’s suffering? Can they all really look forward to a future as he…
The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War
Emily Soriano was doing laundry this week when a friend rushed into her house with news about their yearslong quest for justice. In December 2016, gunmen stormed into a house…
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.
The impact of the tariffs would vary by car model, since some rely more on imported parts than others. But rather than vastly increasing the price of specific vehicles, the…
‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight
“Whoa!” he yelled to his co-worker. “There’s somebody in there!” Mr. Vanderwall approached Ms. Cassell, who he said was coherent and able to explain her injuries. Then he noticed dried…
Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90
Ron Nessen, who as President Gerald R. Ford’s press secretary from 1974 to 1977 pledged a new era of openness after the Watergate scandal but had an often rocky relationship…
Apple’s Siri-ous Problem + How Starlink Took Over the World + Is A.I. Making Us Dumb?
Listen to and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | iHeartRadio This week, as the long-promised new Siri faces increasing delays, we explore why Apple seems to…
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The results of a rare, closely watched auction in Japan that ended this week are about to be released. But there were no paintings or antique cars on the auction…
Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity doctor, is expected to face a tense confirmation hearing on Friday, with Democratic senators planning to question how he would oversee Medicare and Medicaid…