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White House Elevates Trump’s Media Attacks, Introducing ‘Media Offenders’ Website and Tipline

The White House is urging the public to report content it labels “Fake News,” marking the newest escalation in President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign. The White House recently introduced what it refers to as a “Media Bias Portal,” cataloging journalists, news organizations, and articles it considers biased against the Trump Administration. On Tuesday, the White […]

U.S.-Russia Ukraine Talks: Examining the Reasons for Failure

According to Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to Vladimir Putin, the five-hour discussion between the Russian President and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday yielded “no compromise version of a peace settlement.” This is not surprising, as Putin has consistently pursued maximalist goals to seize Ukrainian territory and eliminate its sovereignty since his initial invasion […]

Calling for Resistance to the AI Music Machine

In 1999, the author interviewed Prince for TIME, and Prince insisted the tape recorder remain off due to his distrust of how future technology might use unauthorized recordings of his voice. At the time, the author considered Prince to be paranoid. Recently, a particular AI-powered musical act achieved the distinction of being the first to […]

The Enduring Legacy of Alice Wong

On November 14, the disability justice activist, writer, and Alice Wong passed away in San Francisco. She was 51 years old. In the life of Alice Wong, there was always a blending of anger and love: “I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. […]

Michael and Susan Dell Donate Billions to Support Children’s ‘Trump Accounts’: Parents’ Guide

Millions of American children who did not meet the eligibility criteria for new federally funded accounts will each receive $250 deposits to initiate their accounts, thanks to a $6.25 billion contribution from technology billionaires Michael and Susan Dell. The Dells explained their inspiration for this philanthropic donation came from the federal program championed by President […]

Trump’s Late-Night Truth Social Barrage of Over 160 Posts Fails to Break His Own Record.

On Monday evening, former President Donald Trump spent five hours on, publishing over 160 posts between 7 p.m. and midnight in a flurry of social media activity. This extensive posting included content promoting far-right conspiracy theories, AI-generated videos, and criticisms directed at his political rivals. Interspersed with featured advertisements urging individuals to “Defend the homeland” […]

Kissinger’s Concerns Regarding AI

This week marks two years since the passing of my friend and mentor, Henry Kissinger. His final undertaking was Genesis—our collaborative book exploring AI and the future of humanity. Throughout most of his career, the former Secretary of State dedicated himself to averting disaster stemming from a perilous technology: nuclear weaponry. Towards the end of […]

The Chief Executive Who Asserts AGI Has Already Arrived

Welcome back to In the Loop, TIME’s new bi-weekly newsletter focusing on AI. If you are viewing this in your browser, consider subscribing to receive the next edition directly in your inbox. Featured Individual: Ali Ghodsi, Databricks CEO While OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic are widely recognized as the three most valuable private companies in the […]

Newsom Releases Satirical Health Report Proclaiming Himself ‘Healthiest Person Alive’ After White House Doctor Highlights Trump’s ‘Excellent’ MRI Results

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office responded to the White House’s comments regarding President Donald Trump’s MRI results by publishing its own. This latest disagreement with Trump, which has seen the Californian Democrat mirror the MAGA playbook by adopting the President’s social media style, involved Newsom’s office promoting a supposed summary of Newsom’s “advanced imaging results.” […]

Tennessee’s Special Election: A Reason for Republican Worry and Democratic Delight

This piece is an installment of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Subscribe to receive similar articles directly in your inbox. Consult with virtually any Democratic strategist presently and you’ll encounter a fair amount of optimism. While they undoubtedly view Donald Trump’s second term’s inaugural year as an absolute catastrophe, they find solace in his […]

White House Discloses Further Details on Trump’s MRI Following Health Concerns

Amid concerns regarding the 79-year-old President Donald Trump’s health, the White House has disclosed information concerning his recent MRI, stating the scan was “preventive” and yielded “perfectly normal” results. In a Monday memo, Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s White House physician, indicated that the MRI was conducted due to the advantages for men in the President’s […]

Lawmakers Announce Bills to Restrict Big Tech’s Dominance and Financial Gains

Representative Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat from Massachusetts and a long-standing critic, introduced a set of three legislative proposals on Monday. These bills aim to strengthen oversight of social media platforms, enhance protections for children, and impose taxes on major tech companies’ advertising revenue to support educational initiatives. Auchincloss shared with TIME, “These social media corporations […]