Can we trust billionaires and politicians to dictate the future of AI, or are we sleepwalking into a world where unchecked tech giants rewrite the rules of society (just as they did in the social media era)?
Read MoreWould you trust TikTok over Reuters for credible news? Many teens do — and the consequences of this trend are reshaping how an entire generation interacts with information.
Read MoreCalling a million lost jobs "modest" is peak short-term thinking in an exponential world. Are we ready for the storm AI will unleash?
Read MoreWhy wait a year for a tree to capture carbon when half a pound of powder can do it in days?
Read MoreIs this the end of meaningful U.S. climate action, or just a devastating setback we’ll need to overcome?
Read MoreCan a machine really be an “artist,” or are we just paying for the novelty of robot-made “art”?
Read MoreAre robots about to master touch better than we do? With Meta’s latest AI tools, we might just find out.
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds discuss why banning teens from social media is long overdue and explore AI’s “Whisperverse,” blockchain-powered smart home security, China’s hypersonic flights, and the cellular secrets of human intelligence.
Read MoreAs teens navigate their formative years, social media poses unique risks, from addiction and cyberbullying to mental health impacts. Banning social media for teens is more than a drastic solution; it’s a necessary step toward protecting young minds.
Read MoreWhen even your air fryer starts eavesdropping, it's time to question: is smart tech making our homes too smart for comfort?
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