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"Reckless, Suicidal Race" The Deadly Threat Posed by AI

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is just as dangerous as the invention of nuclear weapons. AI pioneers are warning that the technology must be brought under control while it's still possible. By Simon Book, René Pfister und Marcel Rosenbach

The New Religion of Beauty - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Heritage Images / picture alliance; Phillip Faraone / Getty Images

The New Religion of Beauty - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Heritage Images / picture alliance; Phillip Faraone / Getty Images

Injections, Makeup, Stress The New Religion of Beauty

The beauty boom sells the dream of individuality while making faces more alike than ever. Beyond the glow, gloss and injections lies a hard new currency: appearance as capital. By Carola Padtberg

The Public Uprising - Solveig Eichner / DER SPIEGEL

The Public Uprising - Solveig Eichner / DER SPIEGEL

meinung •A Critique of DER SPIEGEL's Debate Culture The Public Uprising

For the past year and more, media studies professor Bernhard Poerksen has been observing and critiquing DER SPIEGEL. In this final essay, he takes a look back at his work, responds to the hundreds of reader comments he has received and lays out the utopic vision of a "listening newsroom." A guest essay by Bernhard Poerksen

How Hannah Arendt Helps Us Understand Our World - UPI / dpa

How Hannah Arendt Helps Us Understand Our World - UPI / dpa

Never Out of Date How Hannah Arendt Helps Us Understand Our World

Fifty years after her death in New York, Hannah Arendt has become the most popular philosopher of our time. For good reason: Her views are just as timely as ever. By Tobias Rapp

"I Thought: Shit, What Will They Think in the Lab?" - Neil Leifer / Sports Illustrated

"I Thought: Shit, What Will They Think in the Lab?" - Neil Leifer / Sports Illustrated

Photography Legend Neil Leifer "I Thought: Shit, What Will They Think in the Lab?"

Neil Leifer is one of the world’s most famous sports photographers. Here, he speaks of his favorite photograph, the shocking openness of celebrities and the magic of Muhammad Ali. Interview Conducted by Hauke Goos

It Was Our Duty to Scream - Grandfilm

It Was Our Duty to Scream - Grandfilm

Israel After Gaza It Was Our Duty to Scream

Israeli society failed to stop the killing in Gaza. And we as artists were complicit, writes Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid. A Guest Essay by Nadav Lapid

The Four Dilemmas Facing Quality Journalism

The Four Dilemmas Facing Quality Journalism

meinung •Critiquing DER SPIEGEL The Four Dilemmas Facing Quality Journalism

Media is changing. Rapidly. Not only that, but information is suddenly everywhere, people are losing trust in news outlets and there is a growing exhaustion with crisis reporting. Serious journalism is under greater pressure than ever before. How is DER SPIEGEL reacting? A guest essay by Bernhard Poerksen

Ex-Rugby Professional Alix Popham Opens Up about His Damaged Brain - Duncan Elliott / DER SPIEGEL

Ex-Rugby Professional Alix Popham Opens Up about His Damaged Brain - Duncan Elliott / DER SPIEGEL

"What Is Going On in My Head?!" Ex-Rugby Professional Alix Popham Opens Up about His Damaged Brain

Former rugby professional Alix Popham suffered around 100,000 blows to the head during his career and his brain is severely damaged. He and other ex-professionals are now suing several rugby associations. By Matthias Fiedler

The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography - Illustration [KI] DER SPIEGEL generiert mit Midjourney; Foto: plainpicture

The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography - Illustration [KI] DER SPIEGEL generiert mit Midjourney; Foto: plainpicture

Using AI to Humiliate Women The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography

AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are. By Max Hoppenstedt Heinrichs und Marvin Milatz

"Brother, It's Just Me and You" - Philip Flämig / ServusTV

"Brother, It's Just Me and You" - Philip Flämig / ServusTV

Death Zone Drama on K2 "Brother, It's Just Me and You"

At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice. By Gerhard Pfeil

The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right - [M] DER SPIEGEL

The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right - [M] DER SPIEGEL

meinung •DER SPIEGEL's Coverage of the AfD The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of the far-right AfD is commendable, writes media critic Bernhard Poerksen. But there are several dilemmas which must be highlighted. And learned from through open debate. A guest essay by Bernhard Poerksen

A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot - Zack Wittman / DER SPIEGEL

A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot - Zack Wittman / DER SPIEGEL

Artificial Intelligence A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot

Sewell Setzer was a happy child - before he fell in love with a chatbot and took his own life at 14. His mother has now filed a lawsuit against the most powerful company in the world. By Frauke Hunfeld

The Growing Problem of Fake Porn Images - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Foto: Chantel King / Cultura / IMAGO

The Growing Problem of Fake Porn Images - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Foto: Chantel King / Cultura / IMAGO

Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes The Growing Problem of Fake Porn Images

Thousands of women have been victimized by fake porn images created by artificial intelligence. The victims include minors, celebrities and politicians. DER SPIEGEL went searching for those behind the malicious platforms.

We Have Failed to Tame the Media Monster - [M] DER SPIEGEL

We Have Failed to Tame the Media Monster - [M] DER SPIEGEL

meinung •DER SPIEGEL's Coverage of Donald Trump We Have Failed to Tame the Media Monster

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of Donald Trump has been withering at times. But has it been fair? Has it been effective? There is certainly room for improvement. A Guest Essay by Bernhard Poerksen

How Fascism Begins - Illustration: Nigel Buchanan / DER SPIEGEL

How Fascism Begins - Illustration: Nigel Buchanan / DER SPIEGEL

Finding the Secret Hitler How Fascism Begins

Is fascism making a comeback? Or has it already returned in the form of Trump, Orbán and Putin? It isn't always easy to identify evil in real time. But it is worth a try. By Lothar Gorris und Tobias Rapp

Is Argentine Player the Turning Point for U.S. Soccer? - Jeff Dean / USSF / Getty Images

Is Argentine Player the Turning Point for U.S. Soccer? - Jeff Dean / USSF / Getty Images

America Gets Messi Fever Is Argentine Player the Turning Point for U.S. Soccer?

Lionel Messi has proven to be a major draw for Inter Miami and the U.S. professional soccer league MLS. The Americans are pinning all their hopes on the superstar footballer, but he is getting older and a recent summer tour turned out to be a disaster. By Matthias Fiedler

A Canadian Billionaire Takes on Formula One Royalty - Zak Mauger

A Canadian Billionaire Takes on Formula One Royalty - Zak Mauger

Aston Martin Goes for Glory A Canadian Billionaire Takes on Formula One Royalty

Canadian fashion billionaire Lawrence Stroll spent years grooming his son as a Formula One pilot. Now, he has decided to go for a world championship with his own team and has Aston Martin edging toward success. By Nina Golombek und Alfred Weinzierl

Vote for Your Favorite Project! - Photo_Concepts / Image Source / Getty Images

Vote for Your Favorite Project! - Photo_Concepts / Image Source / Getty Images

Social Design Award – Reader Prize Vote for Your Favorite Project!

"We're Here for Each Other" is the theme of this year's Social Design Award. The jury has selected the 10 best projects out of around 150 submissions from around the world. You now have until October 4 to vote for your favorite. By Marianne Wellershoff

New Analysis Indicates that Austrian Iceman Was Anatolian - Andrea Solero / AFP

New Analysis Indicates that Austrian Iceman Was Anatolian - Andrea Solero / AFP

Ötzi Shows His True Colors New Analysis Indicates that Austrian Iceman Was Anatolian

Every year, hundreds of thousands of museum-goers visit Ötzi in the South Tyrolean town of Bolzano. New research, though, shows that the famous model of the man from the Chalcolithic age is inaccurate. He wasn't white at all, and likely didn't have much hair on his head. By Guido Kleinhubbert

"Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth" - Amir Cohen / REUTERS

"Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth" - Amir Cohen / REUTERS

Competing Views of the ChatGPT Revolution "Artificial Intelligence Will Destroy Truth"

Oren Etzioni is an AI researcher, while his father Amitai Etzioni was one of the most important intellectual voices in the U.S. prior to his recent passing. In Amitai Etzioni's final interview, he and his son discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence. Interview Conducted by Alexander Demling

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