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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    Del Taco’s newest “meat” taco is 100% meatlessDel Taco’s newest “meat” taco is 100% meatless
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    Plant-based meat is going mainstream — and fast. Here’s fresh evidence.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.
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    Some are calling the Chinese experiment “an ethical nightmare.”

    By Sigal Samuel
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    How do you make sure AI is trustworthy? The EU wrote a checklist.How do you make sure AI is trustworthy? The EU wrote a checklist.
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    The European Union wants to lead the world in developing ethical AI.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    It’s disturbingly easy to trick AI into doing something deadlyIt’s disturbingly easy to trick AI into doing something deadly
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    How “adversarial attacks” can mess with self-driving cars, medicine, and the military.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Finland gave people free money. It increased their trust in social institutions.Finland gave people free money. It increased their trust in social institutions.
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    New results are in for a landmark experiment in basic income.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Should animals, plants, and robots have the same rights as you?
    Future Perfect

    How humanity’s idea of who deserves moral concern has grown — and will keep growing.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.
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    The fast-food chain follows in the footsteps of White Castle and Carl’s Jr. in offering a meatless burger.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    China’s crackdown on Muslims is being felt beyond its bordersChina’s crackdown on Muslims is being felt beyond its borders
    Future Perfect

    What happens in China doesn’t stay in China.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    A quarter of Europeans want AI to replace politicians. That’s a terrible idea.A quarter of Europeans want AI to replace politicians. That’s a terrible idea.
    Future Perfect

    AI is not as objective as you might think.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Ecuador legalized gangs. Murder rates plummeted.Ecuador legalized gangs. Murder rates plummeted.
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    A stunningly successful experiment has the potential to upend the mainstream US approach to deviance.

    By Sigal Samuel

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