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AI workslop is muddying the American workplace
The explainer Using AI may create more work for others
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Apple bows to Trump administration pressure over ICE tracking apps
In the Spotlight It’s the latest company to capitulate to Trump’s demands
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Back to the future: Kids embrace ‘old school’ devices
Under the radar From MP3s to sewing machines
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Smart glasses and unlocking ‘superintelligence’
The Explainer Meta unveiled a new model of AI smart glasses this week, with some features appearing ‘unfinished’ at a less-than-perfect launch
By Abby Wilson Published
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Is the UK government getting too close to Big Tech?
Today’s Big Question US-UK tech pact, supported by Nvidia and OpenAI, is part of Silicon Valley drive to ‘lock in’ American AI with US allies
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of banning cellphones in classrooms
Pros and cons The devices could be major distractions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Broken brains: The social price of digital life
Feature A new study shows that smartphones and streaming services may be fueling a sharp decline in responsibility and reliability in adults
By The Week US Published
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Deep thoughts: AI shows its math chops
Feature Google's Gemini is the first AI system to win gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad
By The Week US Published
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Big Brother is watching: Wi-Fi signals can track you in your home
Under the radar It could open the door to mass surveillance
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why AI means it's more important than ever to check terms and conditions
In The Spotlight WeTransfer row over training AI models on user data shines spotlight on dangers of blindly clicking 'Accept'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Musk chatbot Grok praises Hitler on X
Speed Read Grok made antisemitic comments and referred to itself as 'MechaHitler'
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Why passkeys are the next frontier in digital security
The Explainer A disruptive new technology promises to put passwords to bed forever — but not yet
By David Faris Published
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5 password habits that put you at risk
The Explainer These common — and understandable — password shortcuts are a hacker's dream
By David Faris Published
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