This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
The two people shaping the future of OpenAI’s research
—Will Douglas Heaven
For the past couple of years, OpenAI has felt like a one-man brand....
For the past couple of years, OpenAI has felt like a one-man brand. With his showbiz style and fundraising glitz, CEO Sam Altman overshadows all other big names on the firm’s roster. Even his bungled ouster ended with him back on top—and more famous than ever. But look past the...
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry.
The Trump administration recently declared war on so-called “woke AI,” issuing an...
This story is part of MIT Technology Review’s “America Undone” series, examining how the foundations of US success in science and innovation are currently under threat. You can read the rest here.
The mechanism that allows the US federal government to regulate climate change is on...
Amsterdam tried using algorithms to fairly assess welfare applicants, but bias still crept in. Why did Amsterdam fail? And more important, can this ever be done right? Hear from MIT Technology Review editor Amanda Silverman, investigative reporter Eileen Guo, and Lighthouse Reports...