Andrew R. Chow

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

Recent Articles

The Sympathizer's New Take on Vietnam

An HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Sympathizer' challenges long-held beliefs about the Vietnam War.

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Disney's Bob Iger Wins Shareholder Battle

Investors unhappy with Disney's "woke" direction hoped to infiltrate the board, but were voted down by shareholders.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Faces 25 Years in Jail

A federal judge ruled Bankman-Fried committed perjury under oath and attempted witness tampering. Here's what other factors went into his sentence.

By Andrew R. Chow

Can These Pouches Improve Focus at School?

Schools are turning to Yondr to combat cell phone distraction. Some students are pushing back

By Andrew R. Chow

Can AI Help You Do Your Taxes?

Current AI tax tools are prone to costly mistakes. But experts argue AI could reshape the tax industry in the coming years.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why Bitcoin Just Hit Its All-Time High

The cryptocurrency has surged to $68,000 following vicious industry-wide collapses. Here's why it rebounded.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why Redditors Hate Reddit's IPO

Reddit will allow its most active users to buy shares in its IPO. But many of those users are skeptical it will succeed.

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'Avatar' Is a Love Letter to Asian Cultures

While many other fantasy series are Euro-centric, the new Netflix "Avatar" adaptation centers Asian culture and history.

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Taraji P. Henson Knows Her Worth

‘If there’s a playground no one wants you to play on, are you going to keep showing up and hurting yourself?’

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The Tax Loophole That Helps Temu and Shein Keep Prices So Low

Temu and Shein are undercutting American businesses through a tax loophole known as de minimis. Can Congress do anything about it?

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Sougwen Chung On Finding Inspiration In AI

The AI art that Sougwen Chung makes is very different from the images spit out by popular image-generation tools like Midjourney or DALL-E.

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Why Developers Are Crucial to the Apple Vision Pro’s Success

The Vision Pro's early sales will have less impact on its lasting success than the activity of developers and what they build, experts say.

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Texas Town's Misery Underscores Bitcoin Mining Impact

Residents of Granbury, Texas are complaining of health issues and windows rattling from the constant hum of a Bitcoin mining facility.

By Andrew R. Chow

Designers Are Accusing Temu of Selling Copies of Their Work

Designers say Temu is filled with products that appear to near-identical to those created by independent sellers.

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4 Key Ways AI Reshaped Culture in 2023

From Drake impersonators to the Hollywood strike, AI provoked both enthusiasm and panic across the entertainment world.

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How AI Is Transforming Music

AI tools can emulate famous singers and create entire songs. But some musicians are worried about copyright violations and the impact on their jobs.

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How Photo App Lapse Is Gaining Users

Photo sharing app Lapse has rocketed to the top of its App Store category, emphasizing sharing photos with friends over follower growth.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty

The former FTX CEO was found guilty on all seven counts and could spend 120 years in jail. Here’s how events unfolded, according to his inner circle

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Sam Bankman-Fried Dodges Fierce Questioning on The Stand

The former FTX CEO took the stand for the first time in his criminal case, and attempted to deflect blame onto his lawyers.

By Andrew R. Chow

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defense Might Play Out

The most damning pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution, and how Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers might approach their defense.

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