Andrew R. Chow

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

Recent Articles

AI Is Spreading—and Countering—L.A. Protest Misinformation

AI deepfaked videos of the protests are circulating the web. AI chatbots are also fact-checking false claims on X.

By Andrew R. Chow and Chantelle Lee

The Risks of AI Therapy for Kids

A psychiatrist recently pretended to be a troubled teen and asked chatbots for help. They dispensed worrying advice.

By Andrew R. Chow and Angela Haupt

How the Disney-Midjourney Lawsuit Could Reshape the Battle Over AI and Copyright

Disney and Universal just sued Midjourney for scraping their IP—ushering in a major showdown over how AI is trained.

By Andrew R. Chow

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

Sly Stone, who died on June 9, wrung greatness out of the American abyss.

By Andrew R. Chow

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

From Amy Griffin's The Tell to Katie Kitamura's Audition, these are the best fiction and nonfiction books of the year so far.

By Andrew R. Chow , Lucy Feldman , Annabel Gutterman , Megan McCluskey , Meg Zukin , Mahita Gajanan , Judy Berman , Erin McMullen , Rachel Sonis and Olivia B. Waxman

Google’s AI Stokes Misinformation Fears

Google’s Veo 3 lets users make hyper-realistic deepfakes—sparking fears about AI’s role in misinformation online.

By Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

The Tech Execs Who Inspired 'Mountainhead'

Just like in "Succession," Jesse Armstrong's new movie about the tech elite borrows heavily from real life.

By Andrew R. Chow

JPMorgan Makes Bold Bitcoin Move

One of Wall Street's biggest crypto skeptics will now allow JPMorgan Chase's clients to buy Bitcoin.

By Andrew R. Chow

Eric Church

The country star Eric Church spends about half of his year living in Avery County, North Carolina, an extremely rural, mountainous, and low-income area of his home state. “The mountains have meant so much to...

By Andrew R. Chow

Pope Leo’s Name Carries an AI Warning

A century ago, Pope Leo XIII championed workers’ rights during the Industrial Revolution. Will Leo XIV do the same in the age of AI?

By Andrew R. Chow

Trump Overhauls U.S. AI Export Policy

Some national security experts are alarmed that Trump is shipping advanced AI tools to the Middle East.

By Andrew R. Chow

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
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