The Scoop Humans are still writing the vast majority of guest columns published in the opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, a Semafor analysis found — but large language models were creeping in well before a high-profile Journal op-ed provoked controversy this ...
El-Sayed says ‘no plans’ to campaign with PikerEl-Sayed says ‘no plans’ to campaign with Piker
The News FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed put more distance between himself and Hasan Piker on Wednesday night, telling Semafor in an interview that he has “no plans” to campaign with the controversial streamer. El-Sayed has taken heat from some in his party over his ...
How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’
People with persistent predatory personalities cause an inordinate amount of pain. Recently, our shared understanding of them has grown – and it could help protect us The classic checklist for psychopathy was developed in 1980 by Prof Robert Hare, who is still the recognised giant of the territory. The 20 ...
The flat-pack skyscraper: how wood can shape the cities of the futureThe flat-pack skyscraper: how wood can shape the cities of the future
Our buildings are monuments to extraction and extreme emissions. But what if we turned from destructive concrete to timber? Last chance to buy the summer issue of The Long Read magazine, now with 15% off. Click here to order I travelled to Oslo in the early autumn. It felt like ...
I tried 11 coffees from Counter Culture, the accessible small-batch roaster converting coffee slobs to snobsI tried 11 coffees from Counter Culture, the accessible small-batch roaster converting coffee slobs to snobs
I’ll never go back to Starbucks after trying this specialty brand. Level up your morning coffee with well-made beans and the right roast for you Four ways to brew better drip coffee Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I’m an empathetic ...
Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcastEveryone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcast
AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across ...
UTA goes to war with Hollywood news giantUTA goes to war with Hollywood news giant
The News The CEO of United Talent Agency is going after one of Hollywood’s biggest trade publications, accusing one of its journalists of trying to deliberately damage the agency’s business. On Wednesday, Variety published a story noting that a slate of high-profile clients has departed from UTA, putting the agency ...
FDA approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer treatmentFDA approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer treatment
US regulators on Wednesday approved a drug that slows pancreatic cancer, a breakthrough treatment for a disease that kills seven out of eight patients within five years. In a late-stage study, RevMed’s Rasonque helped subjects live to 13 months, nearly twice as long as those who only received chemotherapy. “This ...
UK government urges public to stockpile foodUK government urges public to stockpile food
Britain is readying a national campaign urging people to stockpile canned food and better prepare for national emergencies, the latest European country to prioritize resilience efforts amid growing fears of an attack by Russia or a climate-related catastrophe. The push comes after Sweden this year said it would begin building ...
US blames Chinese company for NASA, DOJ hacksUS blames Chinese company for NASA, DOJ hacks
The US traced a vast hacking network responsible for break-ins across every branch of the federal government to a private company in China. Disguised as regular network traffic, the hackers gained access to the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and NASA, among other bodies, the FBI said, selling stolen information ...