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In an age of artificial intelligence, the human kind is increasingly important

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Our podcast on science and technology. This week, our interview with grandmaster Jennifer Shahade

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Setting really tough targets encourages risk-taking, for good and bad