You’re not sending an email. You’re training a model
Sending an email at work may also mean training an AI model. The piece looks at what that means for privacy and employee data as the demands of AI grow.
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Economist
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The Swiss watch industry is shrinking—but getting swankier
The Swiss watch industry is getting smaller but more upmarket. Brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe are consolidating their hold on the market.
A rocket shortage gives SpaceX’s competitors an opportunity
A shortage of rockets is giving SpaceX's competitors an opening. SpaceX may soon have little spare capacity to launch payloads for others.
Mirror life is dangerous. Regulators must act before it becomes real
Mirror life is dangerous, and regulators must act before it becomes real. Playing catch-up with the technology once it exists is not an option.
China’s new infrastructure push will help itself and the world
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