We thought the world would always get better. That we would achieve greater levels of well-being and happiness, and that it was natural for children to be better off than their parents. But after decades of progress, we are facing times of great uncertainty: it is difficult to imagine a future in a context of wars, populism and natural disasters. What is progress today? Is it still possible?
Two decades after creating the video platform, little is known about his life. Originally from Germany and naturalized as an American, his first clip marked a before and after in the history of the internet
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
The mathematician believes that the current explosion of artificial intelligence is powered by the hope for a magic solution to all problems that might never come
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
The CEO of ‘The Atlantic’ — one of the most influential media outlets in the United States — runs non-stop. Not only in his professional career, but also in his sporting career. In 2021, he broke the 50-kilometer record for runners over 45-years-old. But above all, Thompson has been – and is – a journalist. And a good one, both from his laptop and from his role as a manager. He is also a detailed analyst of the media and its relationship with technology and AI
The executive argues that the success of the social network she works for lies in the fact that, unlike other platforms, it offers users a wide range of options to customize the content they see
Legend has it that Einstein purchased multiple versions of the same gray suit to avoid wasting brainpower on mundane decisions like choosing what to wear. This minimalist approach was later embraced by Steve Jobs. However, this philosophy of simplicity is being replaced by a new era marked by luxury and bling
The expert in ethics applied to technology advocates for a system of digital anonymity that protects us from companies. Its absence undermines our autonomy
Back in 2019, a group of company executives began discussing how to get users to do more queries. Since then, advertising revenue has been prioritized, according to critics
The anti-machine movement arose in 19th-century England in a similar context to today. A new book reframes the revolt and reminds us that the conditions in which it occurred resemble our own day
Goldman Sachs selects AI value chain companies for diversification in a market with the highest concentration levels in a century
If the group can secure 13,000 signatures from Solano County voters, the measure will go before voters this November
The microchip manufacturer unveils its latest accelerator series in Silicon Valley, with the aim of popularizing smart laptops from 2024 onward
The Catalan thinker spoke with EL PAÍS about how he dismantles the myth of innovation and relates it to neoliberal ideology
The three independents have assumed control of the company above the reinstated CEO, Sam Altman
‘Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability,’ the tech company’s Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said in a prepared statement
Laura Morton has spent a decade photographing the tech industry in San Francisco. Her work, which explores the daily lives of young people who flock to the Bay Area with dreams of launching start-ups and become billionaires, is showcased at this year’s Visa pour l’Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France
The project is billed as “a chance for a new community, good paying local jobs, solar farms, and open space” in Solano, a rural county between San Francisco and Sacramento that is now home to 450,000 people
The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and computer scientist died Saturday surrounded by family, Adobe said in a statement. The company didn’t give a cause of death or say where he died
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge David Garbarino, who accepted the plea agreement, sentenced Rafaela Vasquez, 49, to three years of supervised probation
This thriving industry — which aims to reverse or delay age-related disease — will be worth around $610 billion globally by 2025
Taiwan’s TSMC, South Korea’s Samsung and U.S.-based Nvidia are leaders in a strategic sector where commercial and geopolitical interests overlap
The OpenAI co-founder, who has been touring Europe all week, is a typical Silicon Valley character, also because of his controversial views
The technological giant – with almost infinite commercial and financial capacity – has made a big play in the financial services sector at a critical moment
The 125-year-old institution from North Carolina has multiplied its size by five in three years through numerous acquisitions