What is AI thinking? Anthropic researchers are starting to figure it out

A new wave of research sheds light on how LLMs reason with probabilities, creatively plan ahead, and think in universal concepts—revealing both their potential and their risks.

Why are AI chatbots so intelligent—capable of understanding complex ideas, crafting surprisingly good short stories, and intuitively grasping what users mean? The truth is, we don’t fully know. Large language models “think” in ways that don’t look very human. Their outputs are formed from billions of...

How to unlock more time in your day

It’s about intentionally making space for what matters most to you.

When it comes to wealth, most of us think about money. You measure your financial wealth by looking at your assets and your debts. But there are other areas in your life where you can be wealthy, including time. Would you consider yourself time-affluent or are you living the life of a time pauper? 

How this California land bank is trying to protect Altadena from private investors who will spike the cost of housing

Community members have just saved their first property from the speculative market.

On the evening of January 7, the Eaton Fire hit Altadena, destroying more than 10,000 commercial and residential homes and displacing thousands of families. Just a little over two months later, and this historically Black community is facing a new threat.

Bill Gates isn’t the first billionaire to try to save the world—and he’ll fail for the same reasons the robber barons did

Like Andrew Carnegie, Gates has reflected a ‘billionaire knows best’ ideology that does good work but only when it lines up with his priorities.

With the release of his latest book, Bill Gates is enjoying fawning profiles meant to set him apart from “other tech billionaires,” such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who have all come under increased scrutiny for their recent turn to the right. While he may not be using technology to further political divisiveness, Gates...

3 things Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ gets right about brands and Hollywood

Marketing sources weigh in on the Apple show’s accuracy, satire, and if there actually could be a Kool-Aid movie.

It’s telling that the plot premise of the first episode for the new Apple show The Studio—episode three drops today—revolves entirely around the notion of a Kool-Aid movie. 

In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls

Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their natural habitat. The numbers are alarming.

21 Workers Who Were Used And Abused At Work So Badly, They Stormed Out One Day And Never Returned

"Three people and I walked out on the spot. Just absolutely disgusting."

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If Years Of Working From Home Have Finally Convinced You To Upgrade Your Office, These 25 Target Products Are For You

You've been strong – so strong – for surviving this long at your makeshift desk, but maybe it's time to try something new.

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Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: When is it and how to watch

Back in January, Nintendo did us all a solid and told us that the Switch 2 is real and we would hear more about it soon. "Soon" is now.

Nintendo is holding a Nintendo Direct livestream at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2 to tell us (presumably) everything we want to know about Switch 2. You will be able to watch it live on Nintendo's YouTube channel. Unfortunately, Nintendo hasn't yet said how long the Direct will be, as it generally does when announcing these things. Given that Nintendo...

These 41 Beauty Products Are So Good I’d Let Them Bully Me And Thank Them For It

"Rude. Do it again." —You after using this viral $7 "universal" lip shade and realizing you might have to toss all your others to the curb.

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Wolves spoil Jokic's 61-point triple-double in 2OT

The Timberwolves overcame a career- and NBA-best 61-point triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime on Tuesday night.

30 Things From Wayfair That'll Make Your Rental Feel Much More Like Home

Just because your landlord has forbidden you to paint the walls or light candles doesn't mean you can't make your space into your very own cozy little retreat.

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Bucks catch fire, shoot highest FG% this century

The Bucks snapped a four-game skid by shooting 68.9% from the field Tuesday night against the Suns, the highest single-game percentage by any team this century.

27 Walmart Products That Are Just Begging To Be Put In An Easter Basket

Basket fillers they're sure to get ~egg-cited~ about.

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Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections

Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

41 Organizational Products So Satisfying You’ll Want To Buy Them For All Your Friends

Someone get Marie Kondo on the phone and let her know you're the new organizing master.

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24 Times Celebs And Stylist Shared The Very Unglamorous BTS Of Red Carpets

If a zipper gets stuck, stylists will rub it with a bar of soap, a crayon, or a banana peel!

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Only People Born Before 1989 Can Remember Which Actors Played In These Movies

I hope your memory is better than mine...

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How do you really feel about people using AI in schools?

Back in my day, we wrote a 12-page essay the night before it was due all by ourselves!

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You're Going To Be So Smug After You Try These 42 Newer Products Before Everyone Else Catches On

This new brown mascara shade gives you all the drama with alllll the softness for the dreamiest effect.

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