On Tech: 48 hours without A.I.
Plus, would you trust A.I. to book a flight?
On Tech
December 18, 2025

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Fears about A.I. prompt talks of super PACs to rein in the industry. →

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Prosecutor used flawed A.I. to keep a man in jail, his lawyers say. →

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