The robots who predict the future
To be human is, fundamentally, to be a forecaster. Occasionally a pretty good one. Trying to see the future, whether […]
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
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The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis
When Sam Zahr first saw the gray Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible with orange interior and orange roof, he knew he’d found
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Tuning into the future of collaboration
When work went remote, the sound of business changed. What began as a scramble to make home offices functional has
The Download: unraveling a death threat mystery, and AI voice recreation for musicians
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The scientist using AI to hunt for antibiotics just about everywhere
When he was just a teenager trying to decide what to do with his life, César de la Fuente compiled
Hackers made death threats against this security researcher. Big mistake.
The threats started in spring. In April 2024, a mysterious someone using the online handles “Waifu” and “Judische” began posting
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his
The Download: an exclusive chat with Jim O’Neill, and the surprising truth about heists
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The myth of the high-tech heist
Making a movie is a lot like pulling off a heist. That’s what Steven Soderbergh—director of the Ocean’s franchise, among