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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.

Furiosa’s hard-won feminism

The iconic character could have gone terribly wrong. Here’s how she survived.

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.

World is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in AI, say experts

Leading AI experts, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, warn that governments are unprepared for rapid AI advancements. They advocate for stricter regulations and proactive safety measures.

Story Structure 101 - Build the Perfect Plot for Your Film

The article outlines key strategies for building effective film story structure, emphasizing the importance of strong plots. It covers the three-act structure, character arcs, plotting techniques like outlines and beat sheets, and notable frameworks like the Hero's Journey