What is the human advantage over AI, and how can we embrace the power of frames? (Also, why we're not always good at solving problems.)
WRITER’S NOTE: This article was originally written in 2012. Don’t get me wrong, Richard Gere has played many likable characters in movies like “Pretty Woman” and “An Officer and a Gentleman,” but it’s when he plays despicable ones that he truly excels as an actor. The latest example of this is his brilliant performance as […]
"Godzilla Minus One" secured a place in Hollywood history on Sunday, becoming the first Asian production to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film’s director says the honor could open doors for visual effects artists around the world.
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and anxiety of a situation, the more likely people are to become overly optimistic—even to the point where it can prevent us from taking essential action. The study's results have now been published in the journal American Economic Review.
Most places in the world have pollution above the acceptable standard. Here’s how each region fares.
Daria Kasatkina has always been a fearless tennis player. Now, she's using her influence to criticize Russia's strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the invasion of Ukraine.
Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah, will tomorrow,
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Gartner unveils their cybersecurity predictions with some good news and some bad news, more Apple AI rumours, Oracle tries a no-hype approach to AI, the US government may lose the ability to combat disinformation on social media and Microsoft aims to power through initial lukewarm responses to its AI integration. These and more top tech
Israel's Defense Minister meets with American officials to discuss the situation in Gaza US defense leaders met with Israel's defense minister to discuss the current situation in Gaza
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I’ll be the first to admit that I should stop and think, more. And act less. It’s