Articles about Technology Ethics & Governance in Technology & AI
We're now studying large language models as if they're giant alien life forms because we don't fully understand them. In other news, the wild idea of head transplants is getting a fresh look.
From people being banned from the US for fighting online hate to teens finding friendship with AI chatbots, a lot is happening. Let's break down the tech stories that matter right now, including the wild trend of inventing new emotions with AI.
From fixing genetic typos in a living baby to resurrecting ancient species and screening embryos for intelligence, the world of biotech is getting wild. Let's break down three technologies that are no longer science fiction.
A cofounder at a high-profile AI startup is out, and the reason is "serious misconduct" linked to an office relationship. Here's what we know about Barret Zoph's termination and why it's a big deal for the tech world.
Ever wonder who's watching you through your phone? We'll introduce you to the man hunting digital spies. Plus, a look at the incredible climate tech that could save us, and the AI stories everyone's talking about.
Remember when the internet felt real? Let's talk about the flood of AI 'slop' and whether it's actually a bad thing. Plus, we'll get into why the gene-editing revolution with CRISPR seems to be stuck in neutral.
When news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture broke, social media exploded. But a closer look revealed a terrifying mix of AI-generated fakes and old footage, and the platforms did almost nothing to stop it.
From a drummer who can outplay a machine to AI videos that feel strangely empty, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be human in the age of AI. Here are three things that are currently blowing my mind.
Ever felt like you're being watched? For some, it's not paranoia. Meet Ronald Deibert and the Citizen Lab, a small team of digital detectives exposing the world's most sophisticated government spyware—and the risks they take to protect us.
In a stunning development, researchers are successfully mimicking the first moments of pregnancy on a chip. They're getting human embryos to implant into lab-grown organoids, opening a brand-new window into why IVF fails and how we might fix it.
OpenAI reported 80 times more child exploitation material in the first half of 2025 than the year before. Let's break down what this alarming number actually means and why it's a wake-up call for the entire AI industry.
What a year. From AI's awkward growing pains to meme coins showing up in Washington, 2025 was a wild ride. Let's break down the five biggest stories at the intersection of tech and politics that you need to understand for 2026.