How democracies are using autocratic tools to muzzle journalism As scrutiny of government withers, corruption thrives

Around the world, media freedom is in retreat. We explain why governments that gag the press today will govern worse tomorrow

Layoffs have reached the highest level since 2009. (And AI may not even be to blame.) New data shows that job cuts run rampant across a variety of sectors for a variety of reasons.

New data shows that job cuts run rampant across a variety of sectors for a variety of reasons. f-st.co/EH4pBLO

Inside the Minneapolis restaurant that has stopped charging for food until ICE leaves the city Owner Dylan Alverson explains why Modern Times is now donation-only to feed hungry neighbors and stop contributing to taxes that fund ICE.

I talked with the owner of Modern Times, one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis, about making the entire menu free for everyone (except ICE) until ICE leaves the city.

While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.

I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.

Kind of amazed she had it turned on? I only turn it on when I'm crossing borders or am visiting a country controlled by a repressive regime ahhh shit

Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙

We have breached containment #grammys

January 6th participant: January 6th was an insurrection. I broke the law. Police officers were assaulted that day. I point the finger to Trump.

Rep. Correa: So this really happened. This was an assault on our democracy, on our Capitol.

J6 participant: Absolutely. Orchestrated by Trump.

If you think you know the iconic Route 66, also known as the 'Mother Road,' this digital project asks you to think again. If you think you know the iconic Route 66, also known as the 'Mother Road,' this digital project asks you to think again.

If you think you know the iconic Route 66, also known as the 'Mother Road,' this digital project asks you to think again. trib.al/yM4d9oI

Seeing Is Believing: How a Rare Surgery Can Reverse Blindness An innovative tooth-in-eye surgery helped a patient regain his eyesight after two decades. It's exactly what it sounds like.

An innovative tooth-in-eye surgery helped a patient regain his eyesight after two decades. It's exactly what it sounds like. trib.al/LwDpLif

God is from France.

People Are Becoming Obsessed with ChatGPT and Spiraling Into Severe Delusions A startling number of ChatGPT uses are developing intense, reality-bending AI delusions. The impacts on their real lives are often disastrous.

This is a fantastic article from @mharrisondupre.bsky.social that lays out the core issues with ChatGPT and psychosis. I really appreciate the point that the industry’s own claims about AI technology are not rooted in reality and reinforce delusional thinking. futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...

The weaponization of Waymo How protestors turned torched Waymos into icons of the anti-ICE demonstrations

I spent some time at the site where protestors incinerated five Waymos—all lined up neatly in a row in downtown LA—and spoke to journalists, eyewitnesses and activists who were there.

This is how protestors weaponized Waymos and Lime scooters, and turned them into icons of the anti-ICE uprising

I spent so many years covering propaganda anticipating this exact moment and so many of my peers bought the paid-for contrarian line that even covering disinformation was somehow, itself, censorship.

Now we're at the event horizon. Celebration is protest is riot is justification for a police state.

Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.

The attack on Josh Shapiro and his family during the first night of Passover is chilling, tbh. Maybe it has nothing to do with them being Jewish. But we don’t know that right now. The historical echoes are bad, either way.

She’s Young, Trump-Friendly, and Has a White House Press Pass (Gift Article) Natalie Winters, a protégée of Stephen Bannon, belongs to a newly high-profile contingent of West Wing reporters.

Nice puff piece on a young fascist. Maybe a Palestinian student activist can get one of these profiles in the NYT one day. Alas.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/s...

The worst person I know made a great point.

Taking Amtrak this holiday season has been markedly better than the bus. There’s a real sense of community in coach.

In my rush to catch the polar express, I forgot sunglasses and a hair tie. Or so I thought—a hair tie just fell out of my hair. Yes, I am a sight to behold rn.

Should I have…said “it” ?

Do we think AI is offended that we call it artificial?

Is this the appropriate venue for wishing Taylor HBD?

Thinking about loading my old Tumblr into an AI model.

Well that settles it.

My partner is in the other room, completing his annual harassment training for work, and he’s clearly become emotionally invested in the actors.

Solidarity with my colleagues at Thrillist and Eater who were laid off. Hire them!

Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Out Loans for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Ramaswamy will co-lead the planned Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One of the loans is for Rivian, a Tesla competitor.

Oh, the hypocrisy is just flat-out hilarious. You know who also took out a government loan years ago? Tesla. I spoke to @inc.com's @chloeaiello.bsky.social about the latest (immature and misinformed) backlash Rivian faces over its $6.6 billion loan.

www.inc.com/chloe-aiello...

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now. So what does this mean for your company?

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now. (📝: @joeprocopio.com)