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Editor's Picks from The Economist

Editor's Picks from The Economist

By: The Economist
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Politics & Government
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  • Voters are turning on AI
    Jun 29 2026

    A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. A backlash against artificial intelligence is spreading across the West. Governments must find ways to share the benefits of AI as widely as possible.


    Topics covered:

    • AI regulation
    • Data centres
    • Technology sector


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    8 mins
  • Scammers are targeting America’s immigrants
    Jun 25 2026

    A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As the American government ramps up deportations, scammers are preying on desperate immigrants. From impersonating lawyers to staging fake hearings, these criminals are swindling migrants out of the American dream.


    Topics covered:

    • Scams
    • Immigrants in America
    • Immigration law


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    7 mins
  • AI is squeezing business budgets
    Jun 24 2026

    A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As artificial intelligence models become increasingly sophisticated and capable, they are also becoming more expensive. Some businesses are struggling to cover the skyrocketing cost of computing tokens.


    Topics covered:

    • Tokenmaxxing
    • AI for business
    • Tech industry


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    6 mins
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