The launch of $LIBRA with the support of Argentina’s president is the latest warning sign of political interference. These projects are worrying the industry, which fears a loss of investor confidence
The British-Indian writer speaks to EL PAÍS about his new relationship with death, what Netflix failed to reflect about ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude,’ as well as the crisis within the founding myth of the United States being a country of immigrants. ‘Americans should be careful what they wish for’
The author talks to EL PAÍS about the search for more democratic alternatives to the current oligopolistic model of the digital world
‘Calculating Empires’, the award-winning work by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler, is a fascinating map that explores the interconnections between control and technological advances, showing how they have been leveraged as tools of domination
Although Elon Musk attracts most of the headlines, the US Cabinet is full of other wealthy individuals who have significant investments in tech, crypto and pharmaceuticals, to name just a few sectors
The number of toxic messages rose by 50% in the months following the purchase of the social media platform, now named X, and they also received 70% more likes
Musk in the Oval Office, televised signings of executive orders, announcements on board Air Force One... With his return to power, the US president is taking the concept of politics as spectacle further than ever
A used Dragon capsule, rather than a new one, will allow the crew that will replace Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to reach the International Space Station starting March 12
Elon Musk is hoping to stem the decline, worsened by disappointing 2024 results, with his new autonomous car service
The two Silicon Valley giants co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but their mutual animosity has only intensified since then
UN operations in the invaded country have been severely affected by Donald Trump’s freeze on international aid and the decision to halt USAID programs
The operation, which involves a group of investors led by the tech tycoon, comes months after he sued to prevent the company from transitioning to a for-profit
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
