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Avi Chai Outmezguine Avi Chai Outmezguine
Updated on February 13, 2026

AI Promises Equality. It Delivers Erasure.

AI is a cutting-edge technology, but it raises an old paradox. Our expert thinks through the challenges.

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Vivek Swaminathan Vivek Swaminathan
Updated on February 11, 2026

The Future of AI Depends on Solving This Problem — and It’s Not Compute

The only way to solve the massive heat problems of next gen AI chips is with liquid cooling.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on February 03, 2026

64 Companies That Prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility

These companies are proactively working to make a positive impact on society.

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Yvette Schmitter Yvette Schmitter
Updated on January 29, 2026

ChatGPT Health Isn’t a Doctor. People Will Use It Like One Anyway.

ChatGPT Health may have noble aims, but OpenAI has designed it to convey an image of authority. Deployed into a marketplace where many people lack access to regular care, that could spell trouble.

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Ben Hwang Ben Hwang
Updated on January 28, 2026

ChatGPT Health Is Here. How Do We Make it Safe?

The rollout of ChatGPT Health presents a great opportunity for patients to take control of their own care, but only if we get the underlying medical principles right.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on January 23, 2026

17 Environmental Companies Building a Sustainable World

These companies are making environmental sustainability a part of their core mission.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on January 20, 2026

23 Companies That Help the Environment

Companies that help the environment make sustainable practices and goals part of their core mission.

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Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy
Updated on January 15, 2026

How Do We Make AI Companions Safer for Users?

To ensure AI companions provide genuine benefits for users, we need to make sure they operate safely. Here’s how.

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Roman Eloshvili Roman Eloshvili
Updated on December 31, 2025

When AI Makes a Bad Decision, Who’s Liable?

The complexity of AI and its use mean responsibility is hard to determine. Get ahead of the crisis now by building smart, durable accountability frameworks.

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Julius Černiauskas Julius Černiauskas
Updated on December 30, 2025

A Fight Is Underway for the Internet’s Memory. Who Will Win?

Digital preservation is important for social and political reasons, but archivists face significant hurdles.

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