You’re not sending an email. You’re training a model
You're not just sending an email — you may also be training a model. The story looks at what that means for privacy and employee data, and for the demands of AI.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Economist
5 stories
The Swiss watch industry is shrinking—but getting swankier
The Swiss watch industry is shrinking, but getting swankier. Brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe are consolidating the market.
A rocket shortage gives SpaceX’s competitors an opportunity
A rocket shortage is giving SpaceX's competitors an opportunity. The firm may soon have little capacity to launch others' payloads.
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 is not an option.
China’s new infrastructure push will help itself and the world
China's new infrastructure push will help itself and the world. But it must still do more to lift consumption.