Andrew R. Chow

Chow is a technology correspondent at TIME. He covers crypto, AI, tech regulation, and culture.

Recent Articles

Why Top Democrats Are Revolting on Crypto Legislation

Top Democrats are threatening to derail crypto legislation in the light of Donald Trump's crypto business dealings.

By Andrew R. Chow and Nik Popli

Why Bluesky Is Letting Users Write Their Own Social Media Rules

CEO Jay Graber and COO Rose Wang are challenging tech's status quo.

By Andrew R. Chow

Congress Moves Against AI Deepfake Abuse

How a bipartisan push made the Take It Down Act a reality.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why Tax Breaks for Data Centers Could Backfire

Data center tax breaks have swelled to billions of dollars in lost revenue a year, a new study finds.

By Andrew R. Chow

Exclusive: AI Bests Virus Experts, Raising Biohazard Fears

AI models could help fight disease—but they also pose a deadly risk if weaponized by non-experts.

By Andrew R. Chow

How Ed Sheeran Got His Groove Back

Even as he prepares for his next blockbuster album, he’s actively trying to change his life to reflect his new priorities.

By Andrew R. Chow / Boston and Los Angeles

Exclusive: Vitalik Buterin on Crypto’s Future

"Vitalik: An Ethereum Story" arrives on VOD April 15. A deleted scene shows Buterin in Ukraine, grappling with AI, crypto, and Ethereum.

By Andrew R. Chow

China's Secret Weapon in the Trade War

China’s rare earth export controls raise the stakes—threatening U.S. tech, defense, and supply chains.

By Andrew R. Chow

Will Big Tech Win Big on Stablecoins?

Stablecoin bills are moving through Congress. Their biggest beneficiaries could be Big Tech, experts warn.

By Andrew R. Chow

What Are Stablecoins?

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies going mainstream, with Congress racing to regulate them. Here's what to know.

By Andrew R. Chow

What Is Signal and Is It a Safe App?

Here's what to know about the messaging app used by Trump Administration officials to discuss military strikes on Yemen.

By Andrew R. Chow

23andMe’s Data Could Be a 'Gold Mine' for AI

23andMe’s genetic data may be for sale after bankruptcy. AI firms may want in—but privacy fears could make it a toxic asset.

By Andrew R. Chow

DOGE Poses Cybersecurity Risks, Experts Say

Cybersecurity experts warn that Elon Musk's DOGE is posing risks to both individual citizens and national security.

By Andrew R. Chow

Trump’s Crypto Summit Shows That the Industry is in Charge

The summit came a day after Trump issued an Executive Order announcing the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve.

By Andrew R. Chow

Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan Worries Experts

Economists and crypto fans alike have questioned Trump's plan to create a "crypto strategic reserve."

By Andrew R. Chow

Why the AI Industry Is Unmoved By Tariff Threats

While Trump's tariff plans are causing widespread market jitters, many AI companies aren't shifting their longterm plans.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why Grimes No Longer Believes that Art is Dead

While many other artists are terrified of AI and its potential to replace them, Grimes has embraced the technology.

By Andrew R. Chow

Laufey Is Bringing Jazz Traditions to a New Generation

'I want people to enjoy the music without feeling like they have to be super educated on its history.'

By Andrew R. Chow

Unpacking Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show

In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it.

By Andrew R. Chow

Elise Smith Defends DEI as Good Business

In recent years, right-leaning leaders in politics and tech like Donald Trump and Elon Musk have attacked the value of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. But for Elise Smith, the CEO and co-founder of...

By Andrew R. Chow
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