The A.I. Videos on Kids’ YouTube Feeds
The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos...
Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter...
Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
“If we can’t win on social media, then we definitely can’t win on A.I.,” says Haidt.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism...
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social...
How OpenAI’s Changes Sent Some Users Spiraling
OpenAI adjusted ChatGPT’s settings, which left some users spiraling, according to our reporting. Kashmir Hill, who reports on technology and privacy, describes what the...
48 Hours Without A.I.
A.J. Jacobs went 48 hours without interacting with artificial intelligence. The experiment revealed just how embedded artificial intelligence already is in our daily lives.
In the Latest Space Race, It’s China vs. SpaceX
China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as...
The Bills That Could Change Crypto in The U.S.
There are multiple bills before the House that could redefine the way crypto is regulated in the U.S. Those in the crypto industry have...