The current wave of anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) mirrors historical reactions to disruptive technologies that have fundamentally altered human capabilities and societal structures. This phenomenon, where new technologies drastically increase the speed, scale, or autonomy of human actions, often…
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Josh Tyrangiel, a staff writer for The Atlantic, appeared on a special edition of "Washington Week With The Atlantic" to discuss the burgeoning backlash against artificial intelligence data centers. Tyrangiel highlighted the significant environmental concerns associated with the massive energy…
Elon Musk's AI-powered encyclopedia, Grokipedia, launched in October 2025 as an "anti-woke" alternative to Wikipedia, has seemingly stopped updating its content. Initially positioned as a counter-narrative to established information sources, Grokipedia was designed to offer a curated perspective, a move…
Josh Tyrangiel, author of "AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter," argues that the greatest impact of artificial intelligence will stem from practical applications rather than grand, hyped promises.