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From Chatbots to AGI: The 10-Year Path to Human-Like Machines

If you're waiting for AI to match human intelligence anytime soon, think again — AGI is still at least a decade away, says Google DeepMind's CEO.

AI Detectors: Revolutionizing Education or Destroying Trust?

The use of AI detection tools in education is surging and highly problematic, as their reliability is shaky to say the least.

Microsoft's AI Copilot: The New Clippy or Future of Work?

Microsoft’s Copilot AI is being touted as revolutionary, but is it just another "Clippy 2.0" that is doomed to fail?

Dinner From Thin Air: Are We Ready to Eat Bacteria Burgers?

If you thought lab-grown meat was strange, brace yourself—dinner might soon come from bacteria slurping up carbon dioxide, and it's not as weird as it sounds.

Cycling 14,000 km Taught Me the Secret to Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World

The future won’t be conquered by brute strength or endless resources; it’ll be claimed by those who know how to adapt and endure. In 2011, I cycled 14,122 km around Australia in 100 days, a journey that transformed more than my legs—it reshaped how I approach challenges.

Beyond the Hype: The Next Big AI Leap Isn’t LLMs

If you’re still betting big on large language models, you’re already behind.

$700 Billion: The Price of Nature’s Survival

It’s not that the world can’t afford to save nature; it’s that we’re choosing not to.

Generative AI is Coming for Your Job – Now What?

Generative AI isn't just a tool; it’s a disruptor poised to transform jobs, careers, and livelihoods—are we ready to let it take control?

When Your Next Online Friend is a Pentagon-Crafted Illusion

The Pentagon is hard at work developing AI-generated personas so convincing that neither humans nor AI will be able to tell them apart. In an era already rife with deepfakes and misinformation, we must ask: what could possibly go wrong?

AI Building AI: Are We Just Along for the Ride?

What if the future of AI isn’t about helping humans, but instead, AI creating, talking to, and working for itself?