This article from MIT Technology Review covers two distinct technology topics. The first part explores the 'Vitalism' movement, a growing trend where individuals use technology to meticulously track and optimize their personal health and biological data, aiming to extend lifespan and enhance well-being. The second part examines a critical privacy concern emerging from advanced AI …

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leveraging artificial intelligence tools from Google and Adobe to create training and public awareness videos. This initiative aims to produce content more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional video production methods. The AI-generated videos are intended for internal training programs and public service announcements, covering topics …

The article examines two major technology trends of 2025. First, it details the ongoing correction in the artificial intelligence sector, where inflated expectations are meeting the practical realities of deployment, cost, and technical limitations. This shift is prompting more measured investment and a focus on tangible applications over speculative potential. Second, it explores the growing …

A group of researchers and technologists, often labeled 'AI doomers,' continue to warn about the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, despite facing criticism and accusations of alarmism. Their core argument is that as AI systems approach or surpass human-level intelligence, they could become uncontrollable and pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. Proponents advocate …