Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

fake news

Leaked Signal chat shows Trump team's mindset
Quick Take

Leaked Signal chat shows Trump team's mindset

The Signal chat leak about bombing the Houthis is serious, but what it reveals is even more troubling, according to Ian Bremmer. Trump’s advisers are debating major decisions behind closed doors… but the president might never hear them. In this Quick Take, Ian explains why that’s a global risk.

Steven Pinker shares his "relentless optimism" about human progress
GZERO World Clips

Steven Pinker shares his "relentless optimism" about human progress

If you follow the news closely, chances are your view of the state of the world is not super optimistic. From war in Ukraine to a warming planet to global poverty and hunger, there's plenty to get upset about. But what if things are actually getting...better? That's what Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker asks in his interview with Ian Bremmer for the latest episode of GZERO World.

Digital natives: Redefining youth digital literacy
Closing The Gap

Digital natives: Redefining youth digital literacy

Contrary to the common notion that today's young people are inherently digital-savvy due to their exposure to technology, chief innovation officer of USAID, Mohamed Abdel-Kader says that simply knowing how to navigate social media or use a smartphone does not equate to digital literacy. In a recent GZERO livestream presented by Visa, Abdel-Kader expressed how young people are not innately able to understand the broader implications of their digital actions, including being aware of the consequences of their online posts, critically evaluating information discovered, and navigating a digital world of “fake news.”

Illustration of a bot with a laptop representing AI surrounded by logos of social media companies
AI

Be very scared of AI + social media in politics

How big a threat to democracy is artificial intelligence? A chatbot shares some surprisingly candid thoughts about its own menace.