Technology
What Is DeepSeek? The Chinese AI Rival Taking on ChatGPT
DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company whose models rival ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. Here's what it does, how it works, and whether you should try it.
Jordan Mitchell·
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
The Machines That Explore for Us
From Sojourner's cautious first steps to Perseverance's AI-planned drives, autonomous robots are transforming how humanity explores other worlds. The next generation won't need us at all.
Casey Cooper·
Answers
What Is an AI Agent? A Plain-English Guide
AI agents are everywhere in 2026, but what do they actually do? Here's a jargon-free explanation of how they work and where you'll encounter them.
Jordan Mitchell·
Science
When AI Took the Wheel on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover just completed the first drives on another planet planned entirely by artificial intelligence, covering nearly 1,500 feet of Martian terrain without human input.
Casey Cooper·
Ideas
Why We Overestimate Ourselves When AI Helps Us Think
New research reveals a troubling pattern: AI tools improve our performance while simultaneously making us believe we're even better than we actually are.
Casey Cooper·
Technology
TSMC Beats Estimates as AI Chip Demand Shows No Signs of Slowing
The world's largest chipmaker posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, easing concerns that AI investment might be running ahead of adoption.
Morgan Wells·
Technology
World Models: The AI That Learns Physics by Watching
The same principles that let AI predict your next word are now being used to teach machines how objects move in 3D space. This could be the next giant leap in artificial intelligence.
Casey Cooper·
Technology
CES 2026: Robots Everywhere, AI in Everything, and the Tech That Actually Matters
Thousands of robots, AI companions, and longevity tech descended on Las Vegas. Here's what's genuinely significant versus what's just spectacle.
Morgan Wells·
Money
Is the AI Bubble About to Pop? What the 2026 Numbers Actually Show
AI is in Gartner's trough of disillusionment, experts warn of bubble deflation, yet revenue is exploding. Here's how to make sense of the contradictions.
Morgan Wells·
Technology
Why 2026 Is the Year AI Agents Went Mainstream
Forget chatbots. AI agents that can actually do things, like book flights, write code, and manage your calendar, are finally ready for prime time. Here's why this year is different.
Morgan Wells·
Technology
The Great AI Hype Correction: What 2025 Revealed About Artificial Intelligence
After years of breathless predictions, reality is catching up. AI is transformative, but not in the ways many forecasters expected.
Morgan Wells·
Technology
MCP: The 'USB-C for AI' That Could Change Everything
A new protocol is emerging as the universal standard for connecting AI systems to the outside world, and its implications are far bigger than they first appear.
Casey Cooper·
Technology
Disney Signs Landmark Deal with OpenAI to Bring Characters to Sora AI Platform
The partnership lets users generate videos featuring over 200 Disney characters, raising questions about creativity, copyright, and the future of entertainment.
Morgan Wells·
Money
AI-Driven Layoffs Reach 55,000 Jobs in 2025, Reshaping the Workforce
From customer service to content creation, artificial intelligence is accelerating job displacement across industries faster than many predicted.
Morgan Wells·