In the time that you read these words, the internet will have consumed about a petabyte of data. That’s a thousand terabytes, or a million gigabytes, or a billion megabytes.. The internet set information free and the smartphone gave citizens a window-seat view of this flight. But the ride has only grown more turbulent. For decades, journalism was guided by a basic tenet – Comment is free, facts are sacred. In the century since the phrase was coined, comment is still free, but facts are now alternative. In the post-truth era, where somebody’s six can be another’s nine, there are no gatekeepers and few guard-rails. Add a dash of AI, and it’s a toxic cocktail. But in this swarm of misinformation and disinformation, Hindustan Times has focussed on scientific, factual, nuanced and honest reportage.. Today, HT pushes this envelope with a new version of its mobile app.. The refreshed app fuses the quality and tactility of print with the speed and agility of digital. Its expansive news coverage condenses the local, national and global, with equal heft and rigour. Its smart processes pick up on your preferences, curating news stacks, stories and alerts to suit your day and your needs. An upcoming, polished AI assistant will step in when you need to cut through complex ideas and add value to the conversation.. Video, fluid visuals and interactive stories breathe life into the user experience.. HT’s signature offerings, including HT Wknd, HT Brunch, Number Theory, and Pick of The Day find their unique spaces on the app, tailored and touched up for the mobile screen.. But at its heart is a balance – a century of trust, with a dab of the future. A venerable journalistic legacy meets the promise and possibilities of the AI age. An experienced newsroom shakes hands with the sophistication of the modern digital audience.. To thank you, our valuable reader, the app will begin with unfettered access to premium stories and the ePaper for some time, before it adds app-exclusive content going forward. Tune into the first voice. Stay for the last word.