On November 2, 2022, I attended a Google AI event in New York City. One of the themes was responsible AI. As I listened to executives talk about how they aligned their technology with human values, I realized that the malleability of AI models was a double-edged sword. Models could be tweaked to, say, minimize biases, but also to enforce a specific point of view. Governments could demand manipulation to censor unwelcome facts and promote propaganda. I envisioned this as something that an authoritarian regime like China might employ. In the United States, of course, the Constitution would prevent the government from messing with the outputs of AI models
23 Sheet Pan Dinners You Barely Have to Think About
It’s the eternal dinnertime dilemma: how to get a healthy meal on the table while juggling a million other responsibilities. Our solution? Break out the baking trays, because sheet pan dinners are about to change your life. These easy dinner recipes are a cinch to make and even easier to clean up. You’ll serve up a hearty feast your family will devour and then be off to your next commitment in no time. Looking for other dinner recipes that don’t take too much work? Take a look at our favorite slow cooker recipes.
Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The ultimate comfort food might have just gotten easier. By
15 Cool Backpacks for Kids That’ll Last All Year
A backpack isn’t just another school supply. It’s the one item your kid uses every single day. It has to hold all the essentials (folders, lunch boxes, random treasures), survive being dropped, kicked, and squished on the bus, and still look cute enough that your kid actually wants to carry it. We rounded up the best backpacks for kids—from budget-friendly options to colorful picks and sleek, durable designs—so you can skip the endless scrolling and find one that’ll last all year (and maybe even into next).
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The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Other Samsung Phones to Consider
Galaxy A36.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
If you don’t see a Samsung phone mentioned in this guide, that might be because it’s not sold in the US and is a little harder to source for testing. But here are a few other Samsung phones I’ve tried to consider.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for $400: The Galaxy A36 (6/10, WIRED Review) doesn’t quite measure up to its peers from Nothing and Motorola. Performance is just too choppy, and that’s not acceptable at this price. It’s manageable—it’s not so slow that it will frustrate—but you can do better. If your
Somnee Smart Sleep Headband Review: High-Tech Help
I have struggled with insomnia for as long as I can remember. I’ve tried basically every sleep aid on the market, plus I need a sound machine, sleep mask, blackout curtain, and weighted blanket to even begin the process of trying to fall asleep. So I decided to try something new.
Before bed, on and off for the past several months, I’ve been wearing Somnee, a wearable sleep tech headband that aims to map the brain using EEG (electroencephalogram) sensors to deliver individualized therapeutic stimulation to help promote sleep.
The rechargeable headband charges nightly on a dock, featuring sticky hydrogel electrodes for the band that need to be replaced every few
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic Review: The Squircle
Julian says the bigger Watch8 Classic got close to two full days on one charge. That’s with a few auto-tracked activities per day, too. Naturally, expect the 44-mm Watch8 to sit somewhere in the middle, likely a day and then a few hours extra. (You could extend that battery life a bit if you also purchased a Galaxy Ring, as the ring and the watch share health-monitoring tasks when used together.)
In addition to brighter screens, there’s also the by-now standard dual-frequency location tracking, which helps with fitness tracking, and the new Running Coach feature, which copies what Google introduced last year on the Pixel Watch 3. Google Assistant has
Daughters (Who’ll Conquer the World) Need to Hear These 8 Things
In the midst of all the carpools and soccer practices and dance lessons and schoolwork and the constant swirl of activity with busy families, there are words. Conversations. Discussions. And lots and lots of opportunities for you to encourage and motivate your potential entrepreneur, budding CEO, or just all-around smart girl.
It can be easy to let the days slide by without being intentional in our communication with our kids. But when you have a moment to slow down and focus, here are eight different ways you can tell your daughter how amazing she is, instill a measure of self-confidence, and cheer her on to become the best possible
Homes for sale with wild gardens in England and Wales – in pictures
Pett, East SussexDown an old farm track, on the outskirts of a ridge-top village, is the historic French Court Farmhouse, built in about 1640, with later additions. The writer CS Lewis recorded that he once lodged here. It has been restored with period features intact: the inglenook fireplace and the winder staircase. The whole plot covers one hectare (2.5 acres), and includes a wildflower front garden, woodland, paddocks, a wildlife pond and a Mediterranean courtyard. Pett sits between Winchelsea and Hastings, and it is only a six-minute drive to the nearest beach. £1.5m.Inigo, 020 3687 3071
Thing Festival Cancels One Weekend Due to ICE Concerns
Earlier today, the THING Festival announced via social media that it had “made the very difficult decision” to cancel its August 16 date, which had been “specially curated to showcase some of music’s most exceptional Latinx and Spanish-language artists.”
The statement read, “Community safety concerns have greatly reduced ticket sales, and the uncertainty about artists’ ability to secure the necessary visas has led to our decision. We stand with our broader community and remain committed to prioritizing attendee and artist safety, and to ensure our events are a positive and memorable arts experience. We want to sincerely thank the artists, our community partners and sponsors, and everyone behind the
Guest Rant: I Ran for Office; Democracy Vouchers Made It Possible
I never thought I’d run for office.
I didn’t come from deep pockets or have personal wealth. I didn’t have a long list of wealthy donors in my phone. Like so many people in our city, I paid rent, carried student loan debt, and worked full-time. Running for office felt out of reach. Then Democracy Vouchers changed everything.
When Seattle voters passed the Democracy Voucher Program, it sent a powerful message: You can run for office without spending your days dialing for dollars. Local government can reflect the people who live here, not just those who can afford to bankroll their own campaigns. That bold choice by voters made
