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How Elon Musk Won Twitter
His weeks-long pursuit of the company has resulted in a $44 billion deal. But how did it happen, and what the hell comes next?
Ukraine War Prompts Europe’s New Emergency Rules for the Internet
The Digital Services Act has granted the European Commission unprecedented power over tech companies in times of war.
A TikTok Army Is Coming for Union Busters
Online activists Gen-Z for Change targeted Starbucks and Kroger for anti-union firings. Now they plan to take aim at Amazon.
Elon Musk Wasn’t the Only Reason to Be at TED
Plus: The conference 15 years ago, the limits of Web3, and yet another tragedy.
The Rise of Brand-New Secondhand EVs
The global chip shortage has triggered a surge in demand for prized, pricey used electric vehicles. It’s only just beginning.
Study finds an unexpected upside to imposter syndrome
Even many successful people harbor what is commonly called impostor syndrome, a sense of being secretly unworthy and not as capable as others think. First posited by pyschologists in 1978, it is often assumed to be a debilitating problem. But research by an MIT scholar suggests this is not universally true. In workplace settings, at […]
Wikipedia Editors Are Ready to Stop Accepting Crypto Donations
A majority of editors voiced support to end such donations, arguing that the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks consume too much energy.
Elon Musk Has Triggered a Battle for the Future of Twitter
Twitter’s board has to accept Musk’s $43 billion offer or make a counterattack.
The Census Is Broken. Can AI Fix It?
Machine learning can help count people to deliver government funding and decide political representation, but the technology still makes mistakes.
This Is How Twitter’s Edit Button Can Actually Work
The ability to edit tweets is coming—but it’s full of risks. This is how to do it right.
After-Loss Tech Wants to Ease the Logistics of Death
A world of services has appeared to help act as digital death doulas for the bereaved. They show software’s potential—and its limits.
Elon Musk Is on Twitter’s Board. What Could Go Wrong?
Musk’s appointment could herald a controversial push for “free speech” and invite more scrutiny from the SEC.
When Gig Workers Are Murdered, Their Families Foot the Bill
A new report claims that companies like Lyft and Uber offer meager assistance to the loved ones of workers slain on the job.
What Twitter Is Really Planning for Crypto
The duo behind Twitter Crypto say NFT profile pics and crypto tipping are just the beginning.
This Is How the Global Energy Crisis Ends
With future price rises baked in and some countries on the verge of rationing gas, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get any better.
As Russia Plots Its Next Move, an AI Listens to the Chatter
With vast amounts of data becoming available to intelligence analysts, new tools will help them sift and interpret it all—but they will introduce new risks, too.
Europe’s Biggest Lithium Mine Is Caught in a Political Maelstrom
Europe wants to source EV materials within its own borders. But fierce opposition ahead of the elections in Serbia shows locals don’t trust mining companies.
Amazon Staten Island Workers Unionize in Historic Win
Thousands of workers beat the odds and voted to become the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.
Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law
Uber and Lyft have legally cemented the independent contractor status of ride-hail drivers. Now other states are on the horizon.
Amazon Union Election Stalls As Ballots Are Challenged
The union trails in Bessemer as both sides fight over hundreds of contested ballots.
Russians Need VPNs. The Kremlin Hates Them
VPNs are divided between trying to help Russians stay connected to the global web and steering clear of Putin’s messy politics.
New York Taxi Drivers Hated Uber. Now They’re Going to Help It
After almost a decade of animosity and lawsuits, cabbies might help Uber weather a labor shortage—and take a bite out of the competition.
The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse
A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.
Europe’s Digital Markets Act Takes a Hammer to Big Tech
The EU targets tech giants’ walled gardens with aggressive new rules, but the smaller companies the DMA is meant to help are skeptical it will work.
Google Fiber Workers Vote to Unionize
Workers at two stores gain collective bargaining rights in a breakthrough for the Alphabet Workers Union.
Labor Unions Face Historic Votes at Amazon
In long-awaited elections, workers in two US warehouses will decide whether they want union representation at the ecommerce company.
Russia Is Facing a Tech Worker Exodus
With founders and developers scrambling for the exit, the Russian tech scene is taking a major hit.
Workers Are Trading Staggering Amounts of Data for ‘Payday Loans’
Companies are offering interest-free advances to people with poor credit in exchange for detailed personal data.
Sky-High Gas Prices Push Europe’s Gig Workers to Strike
Drivers and couriers in the UK and Germany are protesting this week as the rising cost of fuel erodes their earnings.
The Entirely Predictable Impact of Salary Transparency
Europe is about to decide whether to make everyone’s salaries public, a move that could dramatically narrow the gender pay gap.
Why WhatsApp Survived Russia’s Social Media Purge
Russia has branded Meta an “extremist organization” and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story.
Airbnb Cracked Down on Ukraine Listings. Donors Wish It Hadn’t
In an effort to limit scams, the platform has canceled bookings in the country with little or no explanation.
Russia’s Killer Drone in Ukraine Raises Fears About AI in Warfare
The maker of the lethal drone claims that it can identify targets using artificial intelligence.
The Amazon Warehouse Walkout Is Just the Latest Push
Amazonians United has coordinated its first multistate walkout for better pay after racking up wins across the nation for the past three years.
Deepfake Zelensky Was Quickly Defeated. The Next One May Not Be
The response to a video impersonating the Ukrainian president gives a blueprint for how to stop more sophisticated attempts.
It’s Like GPT-3, but for Code—Fun, Fast, and Full of Flaws
OpenAI’s new tool can autocomplete lines of programming or conjure software from a simple prompt. It could also riddle the internet with even more bugs.
Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites
As the war in Ukraine continues, the growing debris in low Earth orbit is a matter of national security.
It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs
Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment.
How People Actually Make Money From Cryptocurrencies
Power traders use “staking” and “yield farming” to generate passive income, but there are risks.
Clubhouse’s Fall From Grace
Plus: The audio app’s explosive growth, a sequel to After Life, and spiders from the skies.
Can an Online Course Help Big Tech Find Its Soul?
The Foundations of Humane Technology is an eight-hour class for Silicon Valley’s disillusioned workers.
How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System
The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound.
Why ICANN Won’t Revoke Russian Internet Domains
The organization says cutting the country off would have “devastating” effects on the global internet system.
Russia Blocks Facebook and Twitter in a Propaganda Standoff
The Kremlin’s latest escalation shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia.
In Ukraine, Online Gig Workers Keep Coding Through the War
The country is a large supplier of contract labor through platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. The ongoing crisis with Russia exposes weaknesses in that system.
How to Move Your Shop or Business Online
The pandemic prompted entrepreneurs to move their brick-and-mortars into the digital sphere. Here’s what worked for me and other small business owners.
TikTok Was Designed for War
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plays out online, the platform’s design and algorithm prove ideal for the messiness of war—but a nightmare for the truth.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Spur Another Global Chip Shortage
Ukraine is home to half of the world’s neon gas, which is critical for manufacturing semiconductor chips.
The Original Hybrid Workers Can Teach Us How to Do It Right
Over 50 years ago, they trialed “part-time telecommuting.” The pandemic-driven model has problems, but early adopters think they can be fixed.