The rush to put out autonomous agents without thinking too hard about the potential downside is entirely consistent with ...

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We’re entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.

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The country's political debate is increasingly peppered with profanity but subjects such as immigration have been flashpoints ...

A recent study of social media sentiment has found that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is the most "hated" player in the league. Conversely, ...

Black and straight users are strip-mining Black queer speech for clout, comedy, and cultural currency — without honoring its history or the people who shaped it, argues Quincy Hartwigsen.