China’s new national drive to embrace artificial intelligence is also giving the authorities new ways to monitor and control its citizens.
Tag: Language and Languages
New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists
It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean?
‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’
Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.
Vetements Takes Its Trademark Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
Why does Veuve Clicquot get a U.S. trademark while Vetements — home of the packing-tape minidress, no less! — does not? Its lawyers want to know.
Vetements Takes Its Trademark Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
Why does Veuve Clicquot get a U.S. trademark while Vetements — home of the packing-tape minidress, no less! — does not? Its lawyers are asking the Supreme Court.
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
Faced With Trump’s English Mandate, Mexico’s Truckers Report to Class
Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.
Faced With Trump’s English Mandate, Mexico’s Truckers Report to Class
Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.
A Haven for English in the Most French of North American Cities
For Quebec City’s tiny English-speaking community, a former jail turned library serves as an essential sanctuary in a metropolis where the domination of French is enshrined in law.
‘Bonjour’ Sets Off a Linguistic Dispute on a Belgian Train
The rules can get complicated in a country with French, Dutch and German as official languages.