Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant trying to predict and consider the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical pressures increase, can ethicists make a difference? By Robert P. Baird. Read by Simon Darwen Read text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod continue reading…
Robin Gentry/Getty Images There’s more to automotive and marine batteries than just delivering electricity. Well, actually, that pretty much sums them up, but how they deliver that juice depends on their application. You can’t just take any battery that fits and expect it to work forever. Besides
The VW factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) July 9, 2026 11:04 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen labor leaders, led by Daniela Cavallo, protested against plans for massive job cuts and factory closures at a major supervisory board meeting in Wolfsburg. The dispute reflects pressure to cut costs amid weak profits in China and higher
VW Tiguan and Teron SUV automobiles on the assembly line at a factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) July 8, 2026 9:24 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is seeking the supervisory board’s support for a sweeping restructuring that could cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants. The overhaul reflects growing pressure
Polestar is offering up to $25,000 off the new Polestar 4 model. 0% APR financing available for up to 60 months. Lease for $399 per month with $1,000 down payment. The Polestar brand has been retired in the United States. More precisely, the Swedish electric vehicle maker can no longer sell cars in the country
The ocean floor has barely been explored, but each journey into the depths reveals wondrous new life forms. As underwater mining gathers pace, we risk destroying one of Earth’s last great forests By Jakub Mikanowski. Read by Lincoln Conway
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a squat and wondering why you can’t go deeper, you’re not alone. Most lifters believe that tight hips or hamstrings are a problem. As a result, they spend weeks stretching their lower bodies, foam rolling, and trying every mobility routine, but they see little or