NotableHumanity has avoided the apocalypse before. Let’s do it again. “The overriding idea behind A.I. policy must be that the companies building the technology cannot be left to police themselves.” — The editorial board How Putin took total control. “When the state can take away your safety, your assets and your career — and sanctions have closed the exit abroad — individual adaptation remains the only rational strategy.” — Alexandra Prokopenko, a senior fellow at Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin “Trump class” battleships will be about a century out of date. “Spending any money on battleships — let alone such huge amounts — conflicts directly with the Navy’s desire to modernize itself.” — Steve Cohen, a former member of the U.S. Naval Institute board Spotlight
The Story of America, Told in 15 Million First Drafts of HistoryA.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The Times, reflects on chronicling the nation’s transformation and the paper’s continued commitment to the truth. ICYMIWhy voters dislike political parties. “Heterodoxy comes up in issue polling again and again. Most people are comfortable simultaneously having liberal views on some issues and conservative positions on others.” — German Lopez, an Opinion writer, with graphics from Sara Chodosh, a graphics editor More in OpinionWe hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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