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How an undercover content moderator polices the metaverse

Meta won’t say how many content moderators it employs or contracts in Horizon Worlds, or whether the company intends to increase that number with the new age policy. But the change puts... Read more »

The future of generative AI is niche, not generalized

Whether or not this really amounts to an “iPhone moment” or a serious threat to Google search isn’t obvious at present — while it will likely push a change in user behaviors... Read more »

The flawed logic of rushing out extreme climate solutions

The problem with applying that mindset outside of software and social media is that the stakes are far higher and the potential effects extend well outside the boundaries of any business: We... Read more »

The Download: genetic embryo testing, and Germany’s nuclear predicament

Elizabeth Carr is head of commercial development at Genomic Prediction, a genetic testing startup that says it will assess embryos created in IVF clinics for their future chance of common diseases and... Read more »

Inside Germany’s power struggle over nuclear energy

The reactions are mixed. Some consider this a victory, cheering as Germany moves away from an electricity source they see as dangerous and flawed. But others see it as a major potential... Read more »

America’s first IVF baby is pitching a way to pick the DNA of your kids

Handling controversy:  Embryo scores are still hotly debated, with some geneticists calling them unproven and even unethical. Carr notes that IVF itself once attracted similar concerns. “Not to draw a very, very,... Read more »

A new operating system for health care

Dramatically better integration, however, is coming in the not-so-distant future, Sutariya says. And when it does, today’s health information management will seem as antiquated as sending a telegram. “The cloud infrastructure that’s... Read more »

Despite its charms, AI is little more than an excellent liar

Stay connected Illustration by Rose Wong Get the latest updates fromMIT Technology Review Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more. Enter your email Privacy Policy Thank you for submitting your... Read more »

The Download: introducing The Education issue

—Mat Honan, editor in chief Welcome to the Education Issue, our latest print magazine. It’s becoming increasingly clear that we’re in an entirely new place when it comes to the use of... Read more »

Exquisite bullshitters

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