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Why Grandmaslop is Making People Grumble
The newest form of AI slop is pulling grandparents into its sloppy mix. And some family members ain’t having it!
Skillet Frontman John Cooper Talks Faith, Mental Illness and ‘After the Storm’
Skillet’s frontman John Cooper has been the band’s driving presence throughout its entire history, and he hasn’t mellowed one bit …
Movie Monday: ‘Verity’ and ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Dig a Grave for ‘Digger’
‘Verity’ takes the weekend crown while ‘Avengers: Endgame’ becomes the highest grossing movie of all time.
On the Radar: ‘Looksmaxxing’ is Official, Discord’s New Age Verification and Existential AI Concerns
Looksmaxxing gets Merriam-Webster’s seal of approval. Discord gets new age verification.
Do Kids Even Want AI?
A whole new generation is growing up with AI in their back pocket—but what do these kids think about this technology being forced into their childhoods?
Finding Faith in Frightening Films: Five Horror Flicks That Dig Deeper
For a lot of Christians, horror movies are a hard pass. First off, who wants to be scared? Who wants your kids to be scared?
Movie Monday: Endgame’s Extra Three Minutes Topples Spidey’s Top Five Run
The re-release of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ stole the box office win this weekend from every new film currently in theaters.
On the Radar: Europe’s AI Emotion Ban, Doomscrolling and Is Silent Mode Better for You?
The EU plans to ban AI chatbots simulating emotions with kids. Is doomscrolling informative? And is turning your phone on silent a good thing?
To Catch Viewership: The Ethics of ‘To Catch a Predator’
With the release of ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen and his early 2000s series are more relevant than they’ve been in years. But can this entertainment truly be classified as justice?
Teens Using Surreal Humor to Cope
Teens are gravitating to strange online humor. Is that a good thing?
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