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The New OpenAI Browser Is (Still) Sailing Your Way
OpenAI and others are promising AI-powered web browsers. But will they work better or peter out like Perplexity’s Comet?
John O’Leary Talks About ‘Soul on Fire’ and Saying Yes to Good
John O’Leary knows all about saying yes. He said yes to life when he was 9 years old after suffering horrific burns over his entire body—when he could’ve just given up.
Movie Monday: ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ Shakes Off Competition
Box office contenders knew Taylor Swift was trouble when she walked in. Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl—a behind-the-scenes look at Swift’s
On the Radar: ‘Locking In,’ AI Social Media and False Nutrition Advice
Teens want to “lock in” to their goals. What does that even mean? OpenAI and Meta release AI-based social media apps. How to identify false nutrition advice on social media.
AI and Christianity
Is it OK for Christians to use AI? If so, how can we do so ethically and responsibly, without compromising our faith or values?
A Chat With the Cast of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’
We sat down with Laila Lockhart Kraner and Gloria Estefan for a conversation about ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ …
Movie Monday: ‘One Battle After Another’ Fights Its Way to the Top
‘One Battle After Another’ shoots its way past the rest of its box office competitors. Let’s just hope none of them hold a grudge.
On the Radar: Taylor Swift, ‘Lock-In’ and Instagram Parental Controls
The hype behind Taylor Swift’s upcoming album shows her pop culture impact. TikTok’s “Lock-In” challenge is all about focusing on goals. Instagram continues to receive heat for poor parental controls.
AI Is a Vampire. And It’s Draining Our Creativity
I’ve been writing most of my life. But according to the AI tools integrated into the technology around me, I’ve been doing it wrong.
Why Are Teens So Lonely?
Studies show that teens are the loneliest people in the world. Does technology play a role in that?
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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