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Social media abuse targeting South Asian creators on the rise
Growing reach is proving a double-edged sword for South Asian creators Comedian Jamie D’Souza says he used to feel relatively optimistic about the world. That is, until one of his videos went viral on Facebook through Comedy Central UK. As…
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“Who is the songwriter?” AI invading the music studio
Leading music producer Dr Mike Trubetskov on whether generative tools belong in the recording studio When clients started sending Dr Mike Trubetskov AI-generated songs to recreate with real instruments, he found himself confronting a dilemma familiar to many modern musicians:…
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How to fix your AI fear through vibe coding
As technological change leaves millions feeling anxious, a growing community is finding a novel way to face the fear Sofiia Matsiutsia rode 30 minutes by bike through relentless London rain to reach the pub. For weeks her social feeds had…
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The chatbot in the chapel: the new era of faith
Churches across Britain are confronting a difficult question: Can AI deepen faith without replacing the human experience? In her cosy office beside St James’ Church in Piccadilly, the Rev Lucy Winkett reflects on an event hosted by her parish on…
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For £250k, this rare Soviet space suit could be yours
The Techtonic went undercover to see what connects a network of shady billionaires, a paranoid seller and Russia’s failed Moon landing In 1974, after continuous failed attempts to land on the Moon thanks to catastrophic launch failures and poor funding,…
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How can an algorithm help you make friends?
The digital world offers countless solutions to life’s endless problems, but can it also help cure a shabby social life, one of the very problems it stands accused of creating? Finding your algorithmically-assigned group at a PLY (People Like You)…
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Neocities: People are returning to the indie web
Entering Neocities.org feels like slipping through a digital wormhole. You surf through Tumblr-esque art portfolios, glossy, retro Windows-themed blogs and even hand-drawn explorative videogames. Before long, you might be convinced you might actually be in 2006, not 2026. Neocities was…
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How to detox your brain in a digital-first world
Beating online addiction is harder than ever — but not all hope is lost It is late at night after a long day of work and you are ready for a well-deserved night of sleep. But here you are, still…