theatlantic
21h ago
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What If AI Is the End of the World?
The dramatic warnings of doom have fed an atmosphere of despair. But there are more constructive responses.
theatlantic
41h ago
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Trump’s October Surprise
Just ahead of the midterm elections, the president again helps Russia.
theatlantic
15h ago
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Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud
A very uncomfortable 14 minutes
theatlantic
18h ago
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A Novel That Turns the Tables on AI
Joanna Kavenna’s book about the battle of man versus machine is both funny and deadly serious.
theatlantic
48h ago
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Make Big Brother Bad for Big Business
Localities should ban Flock and its competitors until regulation better protects us from mass surveillance.
theatlantic
19h ago
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Photos: Fall Is in the Air
Autumn, the best season, has arrived once again—the season of harvests, festivals, migrations, and, of course, spectacular fall colors. Collected here are early images from this year.
theatlantic
46h ago
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Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.
theatlantic
21h ago
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Trump’s Dubious Claim About the Ilhan Omar Search
The president proclaims unfettered power to go after his critics, but then disclaims any involvement once a prominent critic is actually the subject of a search.
theatlantic
18h ago
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Trump’s Affection for Russia Is No Mystery
The best explanation is the least complicated one.
theatlantic
26h ago
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<em>The Atlantic</em>’s November Cover: Josh Tyrangiel Profiles Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk on Their Race to Control Outer Space—And Measures Who Is Ahead
“They may be the only ones who can check the other’s power.”