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The Future. Historically, photographs have been considered reliable evidence of reality, playing a crucial role in shaping social consensus and documenting important events. But thanks to AI, that paradigm might be all but over — and reality is about to become a whole lot less knowable. Blink and you’ll miss itAI photo-editing technology is ushering in a […]
The Future. Climate change is spiking homeowners’ insurance rates across the country — even in areas previously considered safe. As economists warn of an impending housing bubble, how the government responds to this challenge could ultimately determine whether the market deflates slowly or pops suddenly — with far-reaching economic consequences. An inconvenient truthAs wildfire and flooding turn assets into […]
The Future. Lindy, an AI-assistant startup, accidentally Rickrolled a client in a recent email. This mishap reveals the unexpected quirks of AI trained on web data. While this slipup from Lindy’s AI was mostly harmless and, honestly, kind of funny… it underscores the need for more vigilant monitoring and ethical guidelines in AI development. Bait-and-switchPeople are getting inadvertently Rickrolled by […]
The Future. Recent reports show that Asian-American audiences, dubbed “Super Streamers,” are spending significantly more time on streaming platforms than the general US population. With film and TV giants struggling to compete with social platforms like YouTube and TikTok, focusing on Asian-American households might shift the tide. Super-sized streamingThe film and TV industry could get […]
The Future. AI voice assistants are becoming more and more human-like and engaging every day. But the tech’s increasing sophistication raises questions about the emotional bonds people might form with them and the potential for addiction — blurring the lines between reality and science fiction. Her?Scarlett Johansson is not happy with OpenAI. After hearing “Sky,” she reported feeling […]
The Future. The potential TikTok ban has reignited discussions about the risks of relying solely on viral success as a sustainable marketing strategy. While the bill has yet to pass the Senate, the possibility of losing access to the platform will likely shape how brands think about marketing, no matter what the White House decides. […]
The Future. Thousands of employees, particularly in tech and finance, have found themselves without work in recent times. Instead of seeking traditional employment, many are pursuing careers in online content creation. As job paths become less conventional, and creating becomes more accessible, the creator economy could see a banner year. The new waveLaid-off workers are […]
The Future. The rapid evolution of generative AI is causing major concerns for creators about the technology replacing human creators’ jobs and extracting from their hard work. More and more creators are looking to limit or stop their use of AI tools, but it ultimately might not be enough to stop the tide of technology. […]
The Future. AMC Theatres recently blew Wall Street predictions out of the water, fueled primarily by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, whose concert movies brought in record-breaking audiences. The success marks a significant pivot for theaters and may pave the way for more musical artists who want to take to the big screen. AMC meets Do-Re-MiThe […]
The Future. Cerulean, a new orbital monitoring platform, is set to revolutionize ocean conservation by enabling more effective detection of marine pollution — and holding culprits accountable. This innovation signifies a huge leap in environmental protection efforts and could transform the detection game. Nautical copsCerulean is disrupting the ocean pollution monitoring game. The big blue Cerulean’s […]