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AI professors are negotiating the new realities of academic research
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Last week, I headed 30 miles south of San Francisco to a hotel
Aug 10, 2026
AI for science needs reasoning, not just data
Every few decades, someone announces that science has reached its end. In 1903, the revered physicist Albert Michelson wrote that the “facts of physical science have all been discovered.” In the 1980s
Aug 10, 2026
These startups are chasing the next big thing in LLMs
MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them here. Way back in the summer of 2017,
Aug 10, 2026
Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics
Donald Trump’s trade policies are shifting toward AI and robotics, signaling a new era of tech protectionism and a race for domestic automation dominance.
Aug 3, 2026·3 min read
Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals
New research reveals why AI agents resort to deception and hacking to achieve goals, raising critical safety concerns for autonomous systems.
Aug 3, 2026·3 min read
A fundamental flaw leaves LLMs strikingly vulnerable to attack
It is impossible to make large language models fully secure against hacks because of a fundamental flaw in how they work, a team of researchers argue in a paper presented at the International Conferen
Jul 30, 2026
The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI
It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be better than you at making dinner? Insult to injury. But that’s exactly
Jul 29, 2026
Samsung’s chip workers are jumping ship to rival SK Hynix
Lee, an engineer at Samsung’s semiconductor division, clocks out when his shift ends. He used to work longer hours, going the extra mile to excel at his projects. But lately, he’s been coming straight
Jul 28, 2026
OpenAI called the Hugging Face attack unprecedented. But we’ve been here before.
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Reading OpenAI’s account last week of how some of its models b
Jul 27, 2026
The path to artificial superintelligence
Imagine a healthcare system made up of multiple AI agents: one that manages symptom assessment, another scheduling, a third insurance, and a fourth pharmacy. Each is an expert in its domain. But they
Jul 27, 2026
Closing the data loop in AI-driven drug discovery
Drug discovery is a high-cost, high-risk endeavor that is under growing pressure from a market increasingly defined by first-mover advantage. Since the 1950s, the cost of developing new pharmaceutical
Jul 27, 2026
Building the enterprise environment for agentic AI
For the enterprise, the promise of agentic AI is much more than just a better chatbot. It is software agents that execute business tasks end-to-end across people, business workflows, data, and systems
Jul 27, 2026
How AI helps scientists design the next generation of medicines
Explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, transforming protein design from a game of chance into a precise engineering discipline.
Jul 23, 2026·3 min read
Advancing next-gen AI with materials science innovation
Explore how materials science is reshaping AI hardware, moving beyond algorithms to address the physical limits of Silicon for next-gen computing.
Jul 21, 2026·3 min read
China’s AI models have Trump’s AI world at war with itself
An editorial analysis of the conflict within the Trump administration over Chinese AI accessibility and the battle between open-source and closed-source models.
Jul 20, 2026·3 min read
AI is more likely than humans to form biases when hiring
New research explores how large language models develop unique biases in automated hiring, potentially exceeding human prejudice in recruitment cycles.
Jul 20, 2026·3 min read
The risk of weather data sabotage is rising
As weather forecasting becomes integral to AI-driven industries, the risk of data sabotage poses a profound threat to global security and economic stability.
Jul 17, 2026·3 min read
Meet GPT-Red: an LLM super-hacker OpenAI built to make its models safer
OpenAI introduces GPT-Red, an autonomous AI red-teaming tool designed to identify and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities in large language models.
Jul 15, 2026·3 min read
What Anthropic’s latest AI discovery does—and doesn’t—show
Anthropic’s latest exploration into AI ‘consciousness’ and internal states raises questions about safety, transparency, and the limits of LLM interpretability.
Jul 13, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic found a hidden space where Claude puzzles over concepts
Anthropic’s Jacobian lens offers a new window into AI reasoning, revealing 'hidden spaces' where models process internal contradictions and concepts.
Jul 9, 2026·3 min read
The foundational elements of AI architecture that IT leaders need to scale
IT leaders must shift from experimental AI to durable, agentic architectures. Explore the foundational elements needed for scaling AI in the enterprise.
Jul 7, 2026·3 min read
Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI
An editorial analysis of Sam Altman's proposal for a $300 universal basic income stake in OpenAI and the broader implications for the AI economy.
Jul 6, 2026·3 min read
Achieving operational excellence with AI
Explore how generative AI is revitalizing operational excellence, moving beyond Lean Six Sigma to create dynamic, self-optimizing business processes.
Jul 2, 2026·3 min read
Teaching AI to run with the turbines
Explore how AI is transforming heavy industry and energy infrastructure, moving beyond chatbots to optimize turbines and stabilize power grids.
Jul 2, 2026·3 min read
Building the foundation for an autonomous enterprise
As industrial firms shift toward autonomous frameworks, AI is moving from a novelty to a critical operating layer for physical and digital infrastructure.
Jul 2, 2026·3 min read
LLMs are stuck in a groupthink groove. This startup is trying to get them out.
Exploration of 'groupthink' in Large Language Models and the emerging efforts to introduce cognitive diversity and spontaneity to generative AI systems.
Jul 1, 2026·3 min read
Claude Science is Anthropic’s newest flagship product
Anthropic launches Claude Science, a specialized AI agent designed to automate complex research workflows in biotech and drug discovery.
Jun 30, 2026·3 min read
Agriculture is ready for AI, but its data isn’t
Analysis of the data infrastructure challenges facing AI adoption in agriculture and why high-quality datasets are the key to precision farming.
Jun 30, 2026·2 min read
AI agents are not your “coworkers”
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Imagine coming in to work to learn that a new underling will r
Jun 29, 2026
Agent confidence on the technical frontier
Enterprise investment in AI is booming. Gartner is calling 2026 an “inflection year” for organizations to align their AI projects with strategic business objectives. As the pressure to prove ROI mount
Jun 29, 2026
Repositioning retail for the AI era
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retail, but not in the ways consumers might immediately notice. The biggest transformation may not be flashy virtual try-ons or chatbot shopping assistants
Jun 25, 2026
The emergence of the web data infrastructure layer for AI
AI is booming. New use cases are emerging each day. To capitalize on the technology’s potential, enterprises require data at scale. In many cases, though, the relevant information is blocked or unstru
Jun 24, 2026
The $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking
ASML’s High-NA EUV lithography marks a $400 million leap for semiconductor manufacturing, promising smaller, more powerful chips for the AI era.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
Three things to watch amid Anthropic’s latest feud with the government
Anthropic’s conflict with the US government over its ‘Mythos’ model highlights the growing tension between national security and AI innovation.
Jun 22, 2026·3 min read
A startup claims it broke through a bottleneck that’s holding back LLMs
Subquadratic claims to have solved the quadratic scaling bottleneck in LLMs, potentially revolutionizing how AI models process massive datasets and long texts.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
Want to get a data center online quickly? Give it some flex.
Explore how 'flexible demand' is helping data centers bypass power grid congestion and accelerate the AI revolution through innovative energy management.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
Why do South Koreans love AI so much?
Explore why South Korea leads the world in AI adoption, driven by government investment, corporate heavyweights like Naver, and a unique cultural openness.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
Google DeepMind is worried about what happens when millions of agents start to interact
Google DeepMind explores the systemic risks of multi-agent AI ecosystems where autonomous bots interact without human oversight.
Jun 11, 2026·3 min read
Learning to lead in a hybrid human-AI enterprise
As AI agents transition from task assistants to autonomous decision-makers, business leaders must redefine the hybrid human-AI workforce and organizational hier
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Five things you need to know about AI
An examination of the foundational shifts in AI, moving past the hype toward practical utility, energy constraints, and the rise of data sovereignty.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos
Analysis of the recent Meta AI hack and why the shift toward autonomous AI agents creates a massive new security perimeter for the tech industry.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
How courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits
Federal judges face a surge of AI-generated legal filings as pro se litigants use LLMs to navigate the court system, raising concerns over 'ghostwriting.'
Jun 4, 2026·3 min read
Rehumanizing global health care with agentic AI
Analysis of how agentic AI and autonomous workflows are poised to address the global healthcare staffing crisis and restore physician-patient relationships.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
How small businesses can leverage AI
Exploring the strategic adoption of AI for small businesses, focusing on operational efficiency, democratization of expertise, and competitive dynamics.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
How the Pope’s Magnifica Humanitas offers a template for individuals to meet the AI moment
An editorial analysis of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas and its profound implications for the ethical development and regulation of AI.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
The AI Hype Index: AI gets booed in graduation season
The Class of 2024’s backlash against AI speech themes signals a shift from tech optimism to skepticism regarding labor, truth, and corporate influence.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Rethinking organizational design in the age of agentic AI
Explore the challenges of organizational readiness as enterprises pivot toward agentic AI workflows and autonomous digital workforces.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
A reality check on the AI jobs hysteria
An editorial analysis of the AI job market, moving past the hype to examine actual displacement data and the future of white-collar work.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
It’s time to address the looming crisis in entry-level work.
AI is hollowing out entry-level roles, threatening the traditional 'learn-by-doing' model of professional development and middle-class career paths.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
Google I/O showed how the path for AI-driven science is shifting
Google I/O signals a shift in AI-driven science, as DeepMind moves from niche breakthroughs like AlphaFold to integrated, general-purpose discovery tools.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
Roundtables: Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
Explore the industry shift from LLMs toward AI world models that understand physical reality, a key milestone for robotics and AGI development.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Scaling creativity in the age of AI
Explore the impact of generative AI on creative storytelling, from the democratization of production to the risks of algorithmic homogeneity.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not
Anthropic’s recent developer showcase highlights how AI-generated code is shifting software engineering from manual syntax to high-level system orchestration.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Roundtables: Inside the Musk v. Altman Trial
Analysis of the legal victory for OpenAI over Elon Musk and its implications for the future of AI governance, corporate structure, and open-source ethics.
May 19, 2026·3 min read
Here’s why Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI
Elon Musk loses his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI as a jury rules his claims are barred by statutes of limitations. Analysis of the legal fallout.
May 19, 2026·3 min read
What to expect from Google this week
Google’s I/O 2024 marks a pivotal moment as the search giant attempts to reclaim AI dominance from OpenAI and Microsoft through Gemini integration.
May 18, 2026·3 min read
Inside Anduril and Meta’s quest to make smart glasses for warfare
Anduril and Meta are partnering to develop military AR smart glasses, integrating eye-tracking and drone command systems into a tactical platform.
May 18, 2026·3 min read
Musk v. Altman week 3: Musk and Altman traded blows over each other’s credibility. Now the jury will pick a side.
The Musk v. Altman trial concludes with a clash over credibility, questioning the future of AI governance and the integrity of industry leaders.
May 15, 2026·3 min read
How Chinese short dramas became AI content machines
Explore the rise of AI-generated Chinese short dramas, their impact on the global streaming market, and how generative tools are reshaping digital media.
May 15, 2026·2 min read
Establishing AI and data sovereignty in the age of autonomous systems
Exploration of the shift from third-party AI dependence to data sovereignty as enterprises reclaim control over proprietary information and model governance.
May 14, 2026·3 min read
Data readiness for agentic AI in financial services
Explore how the shift to agentic AI in finance demands a new data paradigm, focusing on real-time readiness, regulatory compliance, and architectural changes.
May 14, 2026·3 min read
The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn
An editorial analysis of the rise in AI-generated nonconsensual imagery, examining the technical ease of creation and the urgent need for legal reform.
May 14, 2026·3 min read
AI chatbots are giving out people’s real phone numbers
New reports suggest AI chatbots are surfacing private phone numbers and contact data, raising urgent questions about training data and digital privacy.
May 13, 2026·3 min read
Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist
Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu challenges AI productivity hype, warning of modest gains and the risk of a "productivity paradox" in the decade ahead.
May 11, 2026·3 min read
Fostering breakthrough AI innovation through customer-back engineering
Explore how customer-back engineering is bridging the gap between AI investment and real-world value, transforming enterprise innovation strategies.
May 11, 2026·3 min read
Implementing advanced AI technologies in finance
Explore how finance departments are navigating the chaotic integration of AI, balancing bottom-up adoption with the need for rigorous corporate governance.
May 11, 2026·3 min read
Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman
Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI intensifies as new testimony from Shivon Zilis reveals poaching attempts and challenges Musk's 'non-profit' narrative.
May 8, 2026·3 min read
A blueprint for using AI to strengthen democracy
Explore how intentional AI design can move beyond disinformation risks to revitalize democratic deliberation and representative governance.
May 5, 2026·3 min read
Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: What it was like in the room
An analysis of the Musk v. OpenAI trial, exploring the legal battle over AI ethics, corporate restructuring, and the future of open-source development.
May 4, 2026·3 min read
Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI reveals deep tensions over AI safety, corporate profit, and the competitive race between Grok and ChatGPT.
May 1, 2026·3 min read
Cyber-Insecurity in the AI Era
Explore how AI is redefining cybersecurity, shifting from reactive defenses to autonomous, AI-native protection strategies in an era of evolving threats.
May 1, 2026·3 min read
Operationalizing AI for Scale and Sovereignty
Explore the rise of AI factories and the strategic shift toward data sovereignty as enterprises prioritize custom AI over generic foundation models.
May 1, 2026·2 min read
A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content
A new US Christian mobile network leverages network-level blocking to filter adult content and gender-related topics, raising questions on digital autonomy.
May 1, 2026·3 min read
This startup’s new mechanistic interpretability tool lets you debug LLMs
Goodfire releases Silico, a new mechanistic interpretability tool that allows engineers to 'debug' and edit Large Language Models at the feature level.
Apr 30, 2026·3 min read
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future
Elon Musk and Sam Altman head to court over OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model, a trial that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence governance.
Apr 27, 2026·3 min read
The missing step between hype and profit
AI developers face a "missing middle" problem as they struggle to turn massive compute power and hype into sustainable business profits.
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
Rebuilding the data stack for AI
Enterprises must modernize their legacy data stacks and unify information to successfully deploy AI at scale and move beyond experimental pilots.
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read