Billionaires love to build societies in their image
Elon Musk is generating headlines for his plan to build a company town in Texas that will act as a playground for Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company.
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MrBeast gets fans to clean up his merch
MrBeast’s chocolate bar brand, Feastables, is now available at Walmart… and they’re not being treated too well on the shelves
TikTok is on Congress’ chopping block
Two bills introduced in Congress this week could effectively ban TikTok for everyone in the US.
Political media needs to get real about deepfakes
As AI becomes more accessible and easier to use, upcoming elections are likely to be inundated with fake videos and audio recordings to tarnish politicians' reputations.
Every home seems to be out of budget for new buyers
Thanks to skyrocketing prices, a shortage of inventory, and competition from investors with all-cash offers, it’s becoming harder than ever for young people to buy their first homes.
Americans aren’t returning to the office
Global office occupancy rates are on the rise, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels in much of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East– but not in the US.
AI illustrations lose copyright battle
Images created by AI are not eligible for copyright protection because they weren’t made by a human.
The midlife crisis looks different for millennials
As millions of millennials turn 40 this year, many will likely go through some form of a midlife crisis.
Teens don’t want to drive anymore
Teens are putting off the driving test or eschewing it altogether, as they find today’s world intimidating to navigate.
The future of AI search is up to the Supreme Court
Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments from the case Gonzalez v. Google.