Andrew R. Chow

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

Recent Articles

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

These Podcasters Think You Deserve More Money

When Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal were early in their careers as a public-school teacher and a financial adviser, respectively, they both quickly realized how little their charges understood about finance. Millings’ students knew almost...

By Andrew R. Chow

Is the DeepSeek Panic Overblown?

AI scientists contend that the outsize reaction to the rise of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek is misguided.

By Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

Why DeepSeek Is Sparking Debates Over National Security, Like TikTok

A debate is raging over potential DeepSeek risks and how the U.S. should respond to them.

By Andrew R. Chow

AI Companion App Replika Faces FTC Complaint

The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why Trump's Crypto Tokens Pose National Security Concerns

Trump's crypto tokens are raising ethical and geopolitical concerns--and are worrying even Trump's staunchest pro-crypto supporters

By Andrew R. Chow

What Happened When India Banned TikTok

The way key players adapted to the ban offers insight about what could unfold in the U.S.

By Andrew R. Chow

Roy Wood Jr. on His New Special

The former Daily Show correspondent talks about satire under Trump, learning from Keanu Reeves and why TikTok ruined pranks

By Andrew R. Chow

Will You Still Be Able to Use TikTok If It's Banned?

Experts break down whether users will be able to use a VPN to access TikTok, and whether Trump will intervene.

By Andrew R. Chow

Why TikTok Creators Are Moving to Red Note

The move is both curiosity and spite.

By Andrew R. Chow

Meta Shuts Down Fact-Checking Program

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will move to a Community Notes system as the company prepares for Donald Trump's presidency.

By Andrew R. Chow

Bad Bunny on His New Album

An interview with Bad Bunny on his new album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," which explores heartbreak and Puerto Rico's rich musical history beyond reggaeton.

By Solcyré Burga and Andrew R. Chow

How the Benefits—and Harms—of AI Grew in 2024

In 2024, tech companies raced ahead with AI, driving markets and stirring regulators.

By Andrew R. Chow

How Congress May Tackle AI in 2025

A measure criminalizing deepfake porno nearly passed this month

By Andrew R. Chow
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