Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The Economist

3 stories

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AI & Tech

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

AI-powered hacking is surging, and the companies that built the technology see a business opportunity in stopping it. The Economist reports that OpenAI and Anthropic are eyeing the cybersecurity market as a major new frontier.

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Business

The quest for immortality has become serious business

Longevity has moved from fringe pursuit to serious industry: entrepreneurs are selling scans and supplements while biotech companies probe the biology of ageing. The Economist examines who is cashing in and whether the science holds up.

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Society

Intensive parenting is no longer the preserve of the rich

Hyper-involved parenting styles once associated with wealthy families are spreading across the income spectrum. But the data still show that affluent families come out on top.

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