technology
The era of killer robots
We've entered the age of killer robots. Here's what you need to know.
Enemies domestic
The president's paramilitary forces are waging war against American citizens. These people will need to be held accountable.
How algorithms broke the news
A lot of people are getting their news from social media these days. That's causing some problems.
The mass shooter regime
An ICE agent killed a woman, and it's emblematic of an administration that celebrates violence.
Chris Geidner on how 2026 could upend the legal system
Legal reporter Chris Geidner thinks 2026 will be a stress test for the law and the Constitution.
We might just survive this catastrophe
As Trump's first year comes to a close, it's looking like American democracy might survive his second term.
How we can make the internet good again
Techdirt founder Mike Masnick has some ideas for how we can make the internet better.
I'm tired of being governed by losers
From the White House to Silicon Valley, the lamest people on the planet are holding onto the reins of power.
Free speech won't defend itself
Free speech needs an ally, and the left can fill that role.
How climate change is moving populations
Climate change is becoming increasingly relevant when Americans are making decisions about where to live.
Crimes against humanity
We need to make a bigger issue of what happened to the world when Elon Musk decimated USAID.
Trump is all-in on AI. That could end terribly.
Trump is placing a big bet on AI. He's betting the entire U.S. economy.
We need to talk about JD
Not nearly enough news coverage has focused on JD Vance's influences and his extreme views.