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Terence Kwok Terence Kwok
Updated on April 01, 2026

Assume Everyone Is AI Until Proven Otherwise

The accessibility of sophisticated AI tools has destroyed traditional signals of human legitimacy online. We need a new verification system immediately.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 01, 2026

Are OpenAI and Meta Coming for TikTok’s Crown?

OpenAI’s Sora and Meta’s Vibes have made AI-generated content more accessible than ever. Their success could forever change how we create, consume and connect online.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 25, 2026

OpenAI’s Sora Could Make You a Filmmaker — or a Deepfaker

OpenAI’s viral social media app can conjure photorealistic clips from written prompts, sparking widespread concerns around deepfakes, copyright and truth in the age of generative AI.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 19, 2026

What Is the Dead Internet Theory?

The Dead Internet theory suggests that much of the activity online is driven by bots instead of human beings. Initially dismissed as the stuff of science fiction, the idea is growing more believable amid the rise of generative AI.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 17, 2026

The TikTok Deal Is Officially Closed. Here’s What It Means for US Users.

TikTok parent company ByteDance has agreed to a deal that transfers majority control of a new U.S.-based TikTok entity to an Oracle-led American investor group, effectively ending years of U.S. government pressure to sever the app's ties to China.

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Jimmy Roussel Jimmy Roussel
Updated on March 11, 2026

Can ChatGPT Guess Your Age?

OpenAI’s new age prediction features are a step in the right direction, but they’re not enough by themselves. To truly protect minors online, we need a robust, layered approach.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 02, 2026

How Golden Hippo Managers Protect Creativity With Clear Expectations and Empathy

Video Production Manager Donald Richey shares how trust, clear communication and a deliberate pace help creatives take smart risks, learn from performance data and produce better ads.

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Avi Chai Outmezguine Avi Chai Outmezguine
Updated on February 18, 2026

Moltbook Looks Like Consciousness. It Isn’t.

Context-persistent AI systems don’t threaten human consciousness. They reveal how easily we confuse continuity with mind — and how high the cost of that confusion might be.

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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on January 26, 2026

TikTok Has Dodged the US Ban – Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Marked as a national security threat, TikTok was banned by a court ruling, shut down and relaunched all in the span of a week. Now, a U.S. version of the app is managed by a newly formed entity who oversees data management and changes to its algorithm.

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Julius Černiauskas Julius Černiauskas
Updated on December 30, 2025

A Fight Is Underway for the Internet’s Memory. Who Will Win?

Digital preservation is important for social and political reasons, but archivists face significant hurdles.

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