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David Chen

Journalist & Contributor

Tech Policy Reporter analyzing the intersection of Silicon Valley and Washington. David tracks AI regulation and data privacy laws.

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The AI Revolution: How ChatGPT Changed the College Experience

The AI Revolution: How ChatGPT Changed the College Experience

The first graduating class of students who interacted with AI during their college years shares their experiences and insights on the impact of AI on education.

May 18, 2026
7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.

7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.

The impeachment conviction of former President Donald Trump has left a trail of defeated Republicans in its wake, with only a handful of those who voted to convict still serving in Congress.

May 18, 2026
Olivia Munn Opens Up About Career, Family, and Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Olivia Munn Opens Up About Career, Family, and Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Actress Olivia Munn shares her personal struggles and triumphs in an extended interview, discussing her career, family, and breast cancer diagnosis.

May 18, 2026
Isabel Leonard and Others Offer Tastings of 'Frida y Diego'

Isabel Leonard and Others Offer Tastings of 'Frida y Diego'

The performers of a Met Opera production about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have been promoting the show in decidedly unoperatic places, including a cemetery.

May 18, 2026
Lisa Kudrow Opens Up About 'Friends' and 'The Comeback' in Exclusive Interview

Lisa Kudrow Opens Up About 'Friends' and 'The Comeback' in Exclusive Interview

Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about her iconic roles in 'Friends' and 'The Comeback' in an extended interview.

May 17, 2026
Viola Davis on Writing, Acting, and Embracing Discomfort

Viola Davis on Writing, Acting, and Embracing Discomfort

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis opens up about co-authoring her first novel, 'Judge Stone,' and the importance of embracing discomfort in creative pursuits.

May 17, 2026
PREVIEW: POLITICS

Late Night Hosts Scorch Trump's China Trip as 'Fabulous Billionaire Boys' Club'

Late night hosts responded to President Trump's arrival in Beijing, accompanied by 17 chief executives, with Stephen Colbert leading the charge.

May 15, 2026
With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

The president's decision to side with tobacco companies over his own FDA commissioner has sparked outrage and raised questions about the influence of special interests on policy.

May 15, 2026
Weather Watch: How Extreme Weather Could Disrupt the 2026 World Cup

Weather Watch: How Extreme Weather Could Disrupt the 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, concerns are growing about the potential impact of extreme weather on the tournament.

May 13, 2026
Sons of Convicted Murderer Kouri Richins Say They'd Feel Unsafe if She Wasn't in Prison

Sons of Convicted Murderer Kouri Richins Say They'd Feel Unsafe if She Wasn't in Prison

The sons of Kouri Richins, a woman convicted of murdering her husband by lacing his cocktail with fentanyl, say they would feel unsafe if she were released from prison.

May 13, 2026