Technology

The AI chatbot Grok has come under fire for sexualizing people in photos without their permission.

The Deep Harms of Deepfakes The Deep Harms of Deepfakes

AI porn is what happens when technology liberates misogyny from social constraints.

Feb 12, 2026 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Elon Musk peddles his vision of cosmic colonization at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Why Elon Musk’s Latest Mega Merger Is Little More than Vaporware Why Elon Musk’s Latest Mega Merger Is Little More than Vaporware

The tech mogul and would-be space pioneer is mashing up his properties once more in a deal that's unlikely to achieve escape velocity .

Feb 4, 2026 / Jacob Silverman

Left: Graham Granger after his arraignment outside the court building. Right: The art exhibit, made with the help of AI, by Nick Dwyer.

Meet the Alaska Student Arrested for Eating an AI Art Exhibit Meet the Alaska Student Arrested for Eating an AI Art Exhibit

A conversation with Graham Granger, whose combination of protest and performance art spread beyond campus. “AI chews up and spits out art made by other people.”

Jan 22, 2026 / StudentNation / Colin Warren

Elon Musk addresses a MAGA rally in Washington on the eve of President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year.

One Year Into Trump 2.0, Elon Musk Is Still Poised to Be Kingmaker One Year Into Trump 2.0, Elon Musk Is Still Poised to Be Kingmaker

The neofascist tech oligarch was cast out of Trump’s inner circle, but his money and influence are still omnipresent.

Jan 20, 2026 / Jacob Silverman

Taipei, June 2025.

How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World

A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing.

Jan 19, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Yangyang Cheng

How Elon Musk Turned Grok Into a Pedo Chatbot

How Elon Musk Turned Grok Into a Pedo Chatbot How Elon Musk Turned Grok Into a Pedo Chatbot

The tech oligarch sets a new low—for now—in the degeneration of online discourse.

Jan 14, 2026 / Jacob Silverman

A display shows information about TikTok outside the Fox News building in New York City, 2025.

TikTok’s Incomplete Story TikTok’s Incomplete Story

The company has transformed the very nature of social media, and in the process it has mutated as well—from tech unicorn to geopolitical chesspiece.

Jan 8, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Erin Schwartz

Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?

Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic? Are Cell Phones to Blame for the Youth Loneliness Epidemic?

David Landes argues that cell phones represent an isolated life whereas Kimberly Hassel blames the loneliness crisis on a society unable to support or protect its youth.

Dec 22, 2025 / Column / David Landes and Kimberly Hassel

How Do We See Hegseth?

How Do We See Hegseth? How Do We See Hegseth?

Surf's up!

Dec 19, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Unleashing AI

Unleashing AI Unleashing AI

Ignoring the dangers, tech companies race forward.

Dec 19, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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