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Uncovering and explaining how our digital world is changing — and changing us.

It’s getting harder to measure just how good AI is getting
Future Perfect

So what happened to that wall AI was supposed to hit?

By Kelsey Piper
It’s getting harder to measure just how good AI is getting
Future Perfect

So what happened to that wall AI was supposed to hit?

By Kelsey Piper
Has TikTok made us better? Or much, much worse?Has TikTok made us better? Or much, much worse?
Culture

The case for and against TikTok as a cultural force.

By Rebecca Jennings
TikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planetTikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planet
Culture

In just a year, the Chinese-owned TikTok has become Gen Z’s favorite place to goof off, and a subject of skepticism from politicians.

By Vox Staff
The rise of artificial intelligence, explainedThe rise of artificial intelligence, explained
Technology

Understand how ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E are transforming our world — from text and image generation to how we live and work.

By Shira Tarlo

The latest in Technology

The Supreme Court doesn’t seem likely to save TikTokThe Supreme Court doesn’t seem likely to save TikTok
Supreme Court

If you’re a professional TikTok creator, it’s probably time to get a new job.

By Ian Millhiser
Are gadgets getting good again?Are gadgets getting good again?
Technology

From battery-powered stoves to health-tracking clothes, what’s on display at the tech industry’s biggest trade show is curiously exciting.

By Adam Clark Estes
Siri’s listening to you — but is it spying?Siri’s listening to you — but is it spying?
Culture

Apple is poised to pay $95 million to users, but denies Siri was eavesdropping on purpose.

By Aja Romano
Why we shouldn’t ban kids from social mediaWhy we shouldn’t ban kids from social media
Life

Laws in Australia, Florida, and elsewhere could end up backfiring.

By Anna North
The danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changesThe danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changes
Politics

Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to cozy up to Trump have concerning consequences.

By Li Zhou
TikTok should lose its big Supreme Court caseTikTok should lose its big Supreme Court case
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case asking if the government can ban TikTok is easier than it looks.

By Ian Millhiser
Trump and Musk actually made a good point on immigrationTrump and Musk actually made a good point on immigration
Trump 2.0, explainedMember Exclusive

The US does need more skilled workers. But that’s not all it needs.

By Eric Levitz
25 things we think will happen in 2025
Future Perfect

From tariffs and a Trump/Elon break-up to artificial general intelligence, here’s what could happen in 2025, according to the Future Perfect team.

By Dylan Matthews, Bryan Walsh and 4 more
TikTok is headed for a ban — but can Trump still save it?TikTok is headed for a ban — but can Trump still save it?
Politics

The four ways Trump could potentially preserve the app.

By Li Zhou
The 14 predictions that came true in 2024 — and the 10 that didn’t
Future Perfect

The 24 forecasts we made in 2024, revisited.

By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
9 actually good things that happened in 20249 actually good things that happened in 2024
Future Perfect

It wasn’t the easiest year, but 2024 was not without its bright spots.

By Bryan Walsh
The 10(ish) most read Future Perfect stories of 2024The 10(ish) most read Future Perfect stories of 2024
Future Perfect

Why young people are getting cancer, problems with OpenAI, and the little intelligence agency that could.

By Bryan Walsh
House Republicans just exposed the limits of Trump’s powerHouse Republicans just exposed the limits of Trump’s power
Politics

That bodes poorly for his agenda next year.

By Eric Levitz
The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.
Amazon

Drivers and delivery workers are trying to disrupt Amazon’s Christmas package deliveries.

By Ellen Ioanes
5 breakthroughs that improved our lives this year — and 1 that didn’t5 breakthroughs that improved our lives this year — and 1 that didn’t
TechnologyMember Exclusive

The tech innovations that made the world a slightly better place this year.

By Adam Clark Estes
The Supreme Court will race to decide whether the government may ban TikTokThe Supreme Court will race to decide whether the government may ban TikTok
Supreme Court

The federal law targeting TikTok takes effect January 19. The Supreme Court appears likely to resolve this case by then.

By Ian Millhiser
The drone hysteria is a glimpse of the futureThe drone hysteria is a glimpse of the future
Future PerfectMember Exclusive

Thousands of people were convinced they were seeing drone swarms. Get used to it.

By Bryan Walsh
How China could try to strangle Taiwan without firing a shot
World Politics

The Taiwan invasion everyone fears might never happen. Here’s what could take place instead.

By Joshua Keating
What really mattered in 2024What really mattered in 2024
Future Perfect

The stories that will endure from a wild year.

By Kelsey Piper
The tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sightThe tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sight
Policy

Millions would be better off if the US changed its joint filing system.

By Rachel Cohen
One quick trick to make AI actually usefulOne quick trick to make AI actually useful
Technology

If you’re still skeptical of using AI in your life, try our One Annoying Chore Test.

By Adam Clark Estes
An AI that sees what you seeAn AI that sees what you see
Technology

Microsoft wants an AI companion to follow you around the web. This is only the beginning.

By Adam Clark Estes
Crumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookiesCrumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookies
MoneyMember Exclusive

How the dessert company taps into the never-ending cycle of hyper-consumption.

By Whizy Kim
Is TikTok getting banned? What Trump’s election means for its fate.Is TikTok getting banned? What Trump’s election means for its fate.
Trump 2.0, explained

TikTok faces an impending court decision this week. But the fight might not end there.

By Nicole Narea
Is AI progress slowing down?Is AI progress slowing down?
Future Perfect

Maybe — but it matters much less than you think.

By Kelsey Piper
Your drawer full of old cables is worth more than you thinkYour drawer full of old cables is worth more than you think
TechnologyMember Exclusive

Recycle your old electronics. It’s easy, we promise.

By Adam Clark Estes
Want to help animals? Here’s where to donate your money.Want to help animals? Here’s where to donate your money.
Future Perfect

These are the most effective charities for reducing animal suffering.

By Sigal Samuel and Kenny Torrella
The perils of using payment apps as your bank accountThe perils of using payment apps as your bank account
Technology

Yes, you can use an app as your checking account — but there are risks.

By Adam Clark Estes
Elon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchyElon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchy
Money

We’ve never seen a political donor this loud, proud, and culturally influential.

By Whizy Kim
Why Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chartWhy Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chart
PolicyMember Exclusive

Elon Musk wants to slash trillions in “waste.” Good luck, buddy!

By Dylan Matthews
You deserve a better browser than Google ChromeYou deserve a better browser than Google Chrome
Technology

The government’s effort to break up Google will take years. Why not ditch Chrome now?

By Adam Clark Estes
There’s never been a better time to buy a used phoneThere’s never been a better time to buy a used phone
Technology

Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.

By Adam Clark Estes
Shannon Vallor says AI does present an existential risk — but not the one you think
Future Perfect

AI is not a “stochastic parrot,” It’s a mirror, says the philosopher.

By Sigal Samuel
Project 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration alreadyProject 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration already
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump shunned Project 2025. He’s picking its authors for Cabinet positions anyway.

By Nicole Narea
Bluesky brings the fun, weird vibes of old Twitter back to lifeBluesky brings the fun, weird vibes of old Twitter back to life
Technology

As more users flee X, a clearer, sunnier social media age is dawning.

By Adam Clark Estes and Aja Romano
What to buy before Trump makes everything more expensiveWhat to buy before Trump makes everything more expensive
Trump 2.0, explainedMember Exclusive

Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.

By Adam Clark Estes
Trump tapped Musk to co-lead the “Department of Government Efficiency.” What the heck is that?Trump tapped Musk to co-lead the “Department of Government Efficiency.” What the heck is that?
Trump 2.0, explained

The new presidential commission sounds like a joke. It isn’t.

By Abdallah Fayyad
How to bring a dead nuclear power plant back to lifeHow to bring a dead nuclear power plant back to life
ClimateMember Exclusive

Tech companies need more energy. They’re about to do something unprecedented.

By Umair Irfan
Trump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to WashingtonTrump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to Washington
Trump 2.0, explained

Silicon Valley didn’t shift right. It just wants to be left alone.

By Adam Clark Estes