A handful of technocrats, convinced of their intellectual superiority, occupy key positions of power. They champion a supposed critical thinking — ‘think for yourself’ or ‘find your own truth’ — which they want us to pursue by surfing their social media platforms, where propaganda and disinformation thrive
Silicon Valley is trying to impose a narrative of blocs involving the US and China. But what’s really scary is their own greed, and how they are using AI to increase the gap between rich and poor
As the new breed of billionaires engages in a mad race to conquer political power and space, the father of Microsoft claims that his foundation is getting closer to finding a malaria vaccine. In his new book, ‘Source Code’, he recounts its first 25 years of life. We spoke to him in California
Argentina’s Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation is working to eliminate hundreds of departments and reduce bureaucracy. The minister is a self-professed admirer of the tech tycoon, who heads DOGE
Trade frictions, restrictions on foreign investment and tech wars have gained ground, and digital platforms are the undisputed winners
The inauguration speech of the new U.S. president has already provided a colossal shock, a stress test for American democracy and the international liberal order
Other more dedicated players kept track of the tycoon while he worked at his companies or posted on X
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of growing impunity, and the head of the Atomic Energy Agency denounces the expansion of nuclear arsenals
The billionaire has begun to hire employees for the Department of Government Effectiveness and to point out some expenses to be cut
The Republican wants to exercise power from day one, with promises of political revenge and plans for mass deportations. His return to the White House on Monday represents a test of strength for US democracy and a blow to the geopolitical chessboard
Big investors are enjoying a stock market at an all-time high, driven by the tycoon’s victory. However, they are beginning to become suspicious of his costly proposals, which would drive up inflation and harm the millions of retail investors who voted for him
Former presidents, businessmen and celebrities are on the list of potential inauguration day attendees
The popularity of books on Stoicism reflects a widespread search for values in a world where we often feel powerless. However, its philosophical ideas have also been simplified and repurposed into self-help content, marketed by influencers and entrepreneurs as a quick fix for managing stress
Psychedelic experiences, now in vogue among Silicon Valley’s elite, could be key tools for deconstructing men. But users and experts warn that the right attitude and supervision are necessary
The president defends his legacy while warning about the ‘tech-industrial complex,’ with veiled references to Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
California governor Gavin Newsom, branded ‘incompetent’ by the president-elect, fears new administration will cut off resources to help wildfire victims
The tycoon is turning his attention to Europe, where he is trying out alliances with far-right leaders and meddling in domestic politics in ways that could benefit his corporate interests in the continent
2024 saw almost half of the world’s population head to the polls. The year highlighted the risks of democratic erosion, due to the actions taken by oligarchs or foreign powers. However, it also showed strong levels of participation and moments of resilience
Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to revolutionize international relations, which were already shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Everything points to profound changes in conflicts, alliances, trade, the fight against climate change and the future of democracy
As social media removes anti-hoax controls and relegates the serious media to the sidelines, China is jailing the journalist who documented the 2022 Zero-Covid protests in ‘Not the Foreign Force’. Yet Musk claims that the real tyranny comes from Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom
Meta’s decision to reduce content controls amplifies the most damaging effects of its platforms, as users are left without the necessary tools to combat harmful misinformation
This online manipulation specialist has been subject to harassment for her work. She has published a book to explain how to deal with these challenges
Brussels is venturing into uncharted territory in its confrontation with the head of the platform formerly known as Twitter, which is already facing an open case that could result in a fine of more than $190 million
Mark Zuckerberg’s company argues that its initiative to flag misinformation ‘became a tool to censor’ and will adopt an approach similar to community notes on X
The Tesla boss’s support of the far-right AfD in Germany and the insults to the British government, are compounding nervousness on the continent
Authorities have announced that Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret, was the individual who rented and detonated an electric Cybertruck in Los Angeles
Authorities are investigating both the truck attack in New Orleans that left at least 15 dead and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the tycoon’s hotel in Las Vegas as acts of terrorism
