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The Economist

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AI & Tech

Hackers are running riot with AI. Its makers want to cash in

Cybercriminals are using AI tools to scale up attacks, and OpenAI and Anthropic see a business opportunity in the chaos. The AI labs are pitching their own security products as the antidote to AI-powered hacking. Whether the same companies behind the tools can be trusted to sell the shields is the open question.

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Society

Intensive parenting is no longer the preserve of the rich

Intensive, hands-on parenting has spread beyond wealthy families to a broader swath of households. But despite the cultural convergence, affluent families still come out on top in outcomes. The piece examines what the data say about how parenting styles have shifted across classes.

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