Technology

TD Column

Stuxnet Versus Skynet

Joseph L. Flatley / Truthdig Sep 17, 2026 The AI apocalypse may not require ‘conscious’ machines at all, but only supercharged digital attack worms like the one released against Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Why Does Trump Love AI?

Robert Reich / Substack Sep 16, 2026 Start by following the money. Specifically, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump’s investments in American Data Centers, a cloud computing and AI infrastructure firm. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Case for Ro Khanna and AOC ’28

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon / Truthdig Sep 15, 2026 We can’t depend on the same Democratic establishment that served up weak candidates in 2000, 2004, 2016 and 2024. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Technology

The Danger Isn’t That AI Is Too Smart — It’s That It’s Stupid

Nolan Higdon / Truthdig Sep 15, 2026 Recent reports of AI systems “breaking loose” don’t suggest superintelligence. They demonstrate that AI is not intelligent enough to follow basic instructions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Georgia EV Makers Forge Ahead After Trump Pulled the Plug

Emily Jones / Grist Sep 10, 2026 It's a grim moment for what was a booming industry, but electric vehicle manufacturers aren't giving up. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Tyrannical Race to Build Superintelligence

Émile P. Torres / Truthdig Sep 4, 2026 Despite making noises about respecting democracy, AI companies are unilaterally deploying extremely dangerous technologies without the consent of the people. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Technology

Major East Coast Data Center Accused of Violating Federal Law

Evan Simon / Floodlight Sep 2, 2026 Thermal drone imaging shows the Microsoft-backed DataOne complex in New Jersey is powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Labor

New York City Nurses Say AI Is Replacing Them

Eddie Velazquez / Prism Aug 4, 2026 Nurses laid off in July by Montefiore Hospitals in the Bronx sounded the alarm about AI in healthcare, a concern shared by nurses across the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

Data Centers Are Slowing America’s Shift Away From Coal

Jake Bittle / Grist Jul 31, 2026 New federal data shows that AI demand helped push U.S. power sector emissions up last year. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Social Media Bans Are Gaining Popularity. They’re Also a Bad Idea

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2026 Laws targeting kids’ access to social media miss the target. We should be holding companies responsible, not children. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Film

Model Son

Veronica Phillips / Truthdig Jul 23, 2026 Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film stars a heroic AI bereavement bot. Where’s ‘Black Mirror’ when you need it? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Technology

Big Tech Joins Big Oil in Ruining Summer

Clara Vondrich / DeSmog Jul 20, 2026 In the span of a few short years, companies like Google and OpenAI have gone from promising climate breakthroughs to breaking the climate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )