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Marilyn Monroe at 100

It's been said that she was uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Marilyn Monroe was one of the most photographed women of the 20th century. And now, in a world where it seems everyone is fighting for attention, her influence and her legacy stand taller than ever.

Our tech overlords are planning for conscious AI to conquer the cosmos. What could go wrong?

A new belief set is uniting some of the wealthiest men in the world around a ‘transhuman’ future – actual humanity be damned

Roller skates! Pointe shoes! Parachutes! A mythic dance takes flight again at a Brooklyn rink

Artist Robert Rauschenberg was known for his painting-sculpture hybrids – and a 1963 dance piece called Pelican that was almost lost to time

Foreign influence operations are fueling the anti-data center movement

The anti-data center movement has gained rapid traction across the United States. Often portrayed as a purely grassroots response to local concerns, a recent report from the Bitcoin Policy Institute reveals a more troubling reality: significant foreign influence, particularly from actors aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, is coordinating efforts behind the scenes to hinder U.S. artificial intelligence development.

Are ‘mind children’ the future of reproduction?

Forget dirty nappies. In Silicon Valley, there’s increasing chatter about virtual offspring

The Monster That Doesn’t Announce Itself

A new Broadway play about Roald Dahl and his prejudice captures uncomfortable truths.

Magnifica Humanitas: A critical and timely counterweight

For some, artificial intelligence and its related components represent a boon for the human community. A tool of unimaginable power that will finally enable us to control almost every aspect of our lives — even death and the afterlife. For others, it evokes a sense of impending doom.

‘Your devices could be at risk’: how McAfee antivirus scams trade on fear

Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data

Cupcakes, bunting and a bus stuck in the mud: the funeral of Martin Parr

The photographer loved to record the small details of life, so it was only fitting that his family should organise a send-off inspired by his work. ‘Funerals can be really beautiful,’ says the person tasked with recording the event

SoftBank Plans 75 Billion Euros of AI Investments in France, as Europe Struggles to Catch Up with U.S. and China

The Japanese tech giant plans to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, with an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in the country's north.

The Hidden Cost of Cheap TVs

Screens have gotten inexpensive—and they’re watching you back.

Meteor explodes over Massachusetts, setting off loud booms

Meteor was travelling at 75,000 miles per hour (more than 120,000 km/h) at an altitude of 40 miles when it broke apart