Ars Technica

Ars Technica

Ars Technica, which translates to the "art of technology," is a website dedicated to technology news and information. Founded in 1998 by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes, it covers a wide range of topics including computer hardware and software, scientific advancements, technology policies, and video games. The site features contributions from many writers who hold advanced degrees, with some affiliated with research institutions. The writing style on Ars Technica is more relaxed compared to traditional academic journals, making it accessible to a broader audience.

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  • 2 days ago | arstechnica.com | John Timmer

    Facing an extreme budget, the National Academies hosted an event that ignored it. John Timmer – Jun 4, 2025 6:00 pm | WASHINGTON, DC—The general outline of the Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget was released a few weeks back, and it included massive cuts for most agencies, including every one that funds scientific research. Late last week, those agencies began releasing details of what the cuts would mean for the actual projects and people they support.

  • 4 days ago | arstechnica.com | John Timmer

    FDA head uses great-sounding science standards to dismiss COVID vaccine benefits. John Timmer – Jun 2, 2025 4:24 pm | On May 23, President Trump issued an executive order entitled "Restoring Gold Standard Science." And, in news that may surprise our readers, it sounds remarkably good, focusing on issues like reproducibility and conflicts of interest.

  • 4 days ago | arstechnica.com | Ashley Belanger

    Fake citation, real consequences Law school grad’s firing is a bad omen for college kids overly reliant on ChatGPT. College students who have reportedly grown too dependent on ChatGPT are starting to face consequences after graduating and joining the workforce for placing too much trust in chatbots. Last month, a recent law school graduate lost job his after using ChatGPT to help draft a court filing that ended up being riddled with errors.

  • 4 days ago | arstechnica.com | Ashley Belanger

    Trump will continuously monitor all federal workers for "trustworthiness." With the federal hiring freeze lifting in mid-July, the Trump administration has rolled out a controversial federal hiring plan that critics warn will politicize and likely slow down the process rather than increase government efficiency.

  • 5 days ago | arstechnica.com | Jennifer Ouellette

    Also: Wednesday S2 sneak peek, Stranger Things S5 premiere date, Frankenstein teaser, more Benoit Blanc Netflix held its Tudum Global Fan Event in Los Angeles this weekend to showcase its upcoming slate of programming.