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‘A place that made sense’: Minecraft is 15 years old and still changing lives

Minecraft, celebrating its 15th anniversary, continues to impact lives by offering a creative outlet and fostering connections among players worldwide.

Social media bosses are ‘the largest dictators’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa criticized tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, labeling them "the largest dictators." She highlighted their role in fostering global polarization and misinformation.

Why AI art will always kind of suck

If you look at art and all you see is content, that’s all you’ll get out of it.

TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building

OpenAI's AI assistant, Sky, was removed after actress Scarlett Johansson alleged it mimicked her voice without consent. This incident highlights concerns over AI's use of personal likenesses.

‘It’s basically inaccessible without a phone’: are kids losing their love for music?

Children used to obsessively put CDs and 7-inches on repeat, but streaming means they need digital devices and parental permission to play music. And thereâ??s little being done to help

Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’

The article discusses the rise of AI-generated content, termed "slop," which floods the internet with low-quality material. This phenomenon, likened to a "zombie internet," diminishes genuine human interaction online.

Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all

AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.

Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones? - podcast

The podcast explores the debate over whether children should be allowed smartphones, weighing the benefits and risks. Experts discuss the impact of screen time on mental health, social development, and safety.