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Could a robot ever recreate the aura of a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece? It’s already happening | Naomi Rea

The article explores concerns sparked by an AI-generated “Leonardo Da Vinci” painting sold as fine art. Artists and experts warn that while AI can mimic artistic styles convincingly, it lacks genuine creativity, intention, and emotional depth. They emphasize

AI is finally good at stuff. Now what?

AI systems like ChatGPT and DALL‑E can now perform impressive creative and technical tasks—writing essays, debugging code, generating art—but their “smart” outputs are ultimately statistical, not truly intelligent. They often sound confident yet may lack deep understanding and

The unstoppable rise of 'day in my life' videos

TikTok’s “day in my life” videos reflect a cultural shift toward performative authenticity, blending aspiration, routine, and self-presentation. Whether sincere or satirical, these vlogs reveal our fascination with productivity, identity, and validation through social media. While some celebrate

Disinformation is an epidemic. We’re the vaccine.

For the first time, we are asking readers if they can help support our mission to share knowledge in order to inform decisions.

There is a decision being made about you in this box

As algorithms make decisions about more and more parts of our lives, there are creative ways to seize back some control.

Where are these AI images coming from and are there security concerns?

The whimsical images floating around on social media allow people to imagine what they might look like in a fantasy world. But they're raising alarm bells for artists and security experts. Here's why.