Articles

The Colombian philosopher Oscar Guardiola-Rivera compares the US attack on Venezuela to a sexualised act. But Europe, too, is learning how it feels to be pressured by a superpower.

Father Philip Larrey on the ethical opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence, the Catholic Church’s stance – and the Pope’s take on AI.

A Venezuelan activist speaks about her fears and hopes for her country after the fall of Nicolás Maduro

The ideal of equality underpins Cuba’s socialist state, but skin colour continues to matter

AI is undermining humanity’s status at the apex of creation. Should we fight back? Ece Temelkuran argues that humility is a better response

In Chile, an AI language model is being developed for Latin America that aims to represent the continent in all its diversity. It is no easy task

Despite economic hardship and political censorship, Venezuela’s publishers and booksellers are refusing to give up

According to journalist Karen Hao, the companies at the heart of the AI industry are increasingly acting like modern empires. A conversation about the consequences—and what needs to change.

While major media organizations in the United States are under pressure, the nonprofit organisation Documented is giving local journalism a new lease of life

Othuke Ominiabohs, founder of Masobe Books, on the new self-confidence in African literature

As many refugees return to Syria, queues are forming outside passport offices as people try to leave. Four personal stories reflect the hopes, fears and unresolved questions of a country in transition