NotableTrump’s normie Republican problem. “They generally think his combative posts on Truth Social are harmful to the Republican cause. Most of them don’t consider themselves part of the MAGA movement.” — Kristen Soltis Anderson, a contributing Opinion writer Don’t fall for Trump’s retirement pitch. “If individuals have so much trouble parsing ordinary stocks, imagine them trying to untangle a private equity fund offering.” — Steven Rattner, a contributing Opinion writer Democrats, Britain’s prime minister is a warning. “He can hardly be surprised that the same anti-government animosity that propelled him to power now engulfs him.” — Samuel Earle, the author of “Tory Nation: The Dark Legacy of the World’s Most Successful Political Party” Spotlight
Why A.I. Will Never Replace Your DoctorOur contributing writer Danielle Ofri uses A.I. all the time to help diagnose and treat patients. She knows where it falls short. Catch-Up: Opinion’s Recent A.I. CoverageThere’s a 900-year-old answer to our most modern problem. “ChatGPT and Claude and Grok and Gemini are not your friends or, God forbid, your lovers; they are human creations, and their creators are responsible for everything the creatures do.” — David French, an Opinion columnist Silicon Valley is bracing for a permanent underclass. “Society’s ability to cushion A.I.’s disruption may determine whether we get to reap its gains at all. Without a safety net and a transition plan, blunt protectionism is workers’ rational response to automation.” — Jasmine Sun, a writer who covers A.I. and Silicon Valley culture An attack on Sam Altman sends a terrifying message. “The foundation of Silicon Valley’s appeal has always been the implicit promise that great technology serves you, and that the people behind it understand your problems and want to solve them. That promise is starting to feel broken.” — Aaron Zamost, a tech communications consultant ICYMIThis is the biggest culprit for high health care spending. “If hospital prices are such a key driver of rising costs, why aren’t elected officials doing more about them? Partly the answer is politics.” — Zack Cooper, the director of the Health Care Affordability Lab at Yale Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
In Your WordsRe: “8 Candidates. 4 Weeks Left. This Race Has Become a Hot Mess.” I’d like to ask the low-polling Democrats why they’re still in the race. They don’t seem to have a path to victory and they’re diluting support for the candidates who do. If the final ticket is a choice between two Republicans, their “spoiling” will have badly damaged their future political chances. Doesn’t seem like a smart move. — A comment by hapret09 from California Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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