Read the latest articles from Futurism (Page 53)

Is Elon Musk telling the truth about his alleged ketamine habit? His chatbot, Grok, doesn't seem to think so.
Future Society

"The claims about Elon Musk's drug use," Grok said, "appear likely true."

On Wednesday alone, Musk tweeted or amplified no less than 25 posts blasting Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill."
Elon Musk

"America is in the fast lane to debt slavery."

Meta's giving up human moderators for AI, and the consequences for vulnerable users are likely going to be grim.
Meta

"Dollars are dollars."

Tesla's sales figures, particularly in Europe and China, are looking grim. However, sales shot up in Norway.
Tesla

A sliver of hope for Tesla?

Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger
Robots and Machines

Be extremely careful!

As the Trump administration continues its crusade against science, the careers of would-be researchers in the US are on the line.
Future Society

"What we see is a full-scale assault on science in America."

Cleaners found marijuana at the Institute of Peace that was "apparently thrown out by DOGE staffers" after they left the building.
Future Society

Getting high at work... on the taxpayer's dime.

The Washington Post has quietly been building an AI tool that takes much of the work out of writing as it attempts to recoup readership.
Artificial Intelligence

A recipe for disaster.

After spending nine figures and almost a year getting Donald Trump elected, billionaire Elon Musk has openly declared war against Republicans.
Elon Musk

"In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people."

Anthropic researchers are warning that humans may soon be little more than "meat robots" for near-future AI overlords.
Anthropic

"Basically, you're having human meat robots."

As more and more creative jobs fall away to sloppified AI, American chef Grant Achatz has embraced the tech to build his recipes.
Artificial Intelligence

"I want it to do as much as possible, short of actually preparing it."

Some Tesla employees are concerned about their CEO's state of mind as he makes his uninspiring return from Washington DC.
Elon Musk

Welcome back.

The world's most powerful man and its richest one are exchanging blows. Elon Musk called Trump's budget bill a "disgusting abomination."
Future Society

"I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore."

Using mushrooms, scientists have created a living, plastic-like compound that uses unique fungal properties to mold into almost any form.
Science & Energy

And it's edible, too!

For the past two decades, vast swathes of the oceans have been darkening as sunlight penetrates at shallower depths than it once did.
Environment

The light goes out in the ocean's eyes.

Researchers find current figures of the world's population could be off by anywhere from hundreds of millions to several billion people.
Science & Energy

Is this planet feeling crowded all of a sudden?

A recent report found that Meta consistently under-moderates anti-LGBTQ posts while over-policing LGBTQ content.
Future Society

"You don't scrutinize somebody's content as 'sexual' just because they're straight."

A terrifying video shows dozens of tourists fleeing a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily.
Science & Energy

"Stop the boat!"

Trump’s Budget for NASA Is Absolutely Horrifying
Future Society

"Cataclysmic for US leadership in science."

Educators are horrified as their students become hopelessly dependent on AI models that do their thinking for them.
Artificial Intelligence

"Students regularly will — in the course of conversation — use AI to respond on the spot."