Editorial

Hitler’s DNA points to a rare disorder that can cause “micropenis”

Genetic analysis of blood from Hitler’s suicide sofa suggests he may have had Kallmann syndrome, a condition linked to underdeveloped genitalia and hormonal imbalances.
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Do we need a psychotherapist at work?

Help us before we burn out and quit.
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Here’s how bosses know that you’re not doing what you said you were doing

As per the TV Series Adolescence and real-life examples, it’s extremely difficult to be a teacher these days. The same applies to middle management, as those kids just think they know better.
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Grokipedia is a dark reflection of Wikipedia

Spiderman had Venom, Superman had Bizarro, and Wikipedia has… Grokipedia?
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Browsing is not a hobby


This “twisted genius” may have predicted the future

An American man known as the Unabomber once wrote a 35,000-word manifesto on the dangers of modern technology. While his actions were morally reprehensible, he may have predicted the current state of the world today.
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It’s not schizophrenia, it’s a skedaddle

War and totalitarian-style modern surveillance have become my biggest fears.
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Regret in the making: how we deploy disruptive technology in war

We’ve become so inclusive that we tolerate stupidity, perversion, and laziness, not knowing what is and what’s not in vogue these days. Some are brave enough to draw the line between what’s no longer acceptable, risking being seen as old-fashioned or even extremist.
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Experiment: I ran a datacenter-class 120B parameter model for just $800

You can build a computer for around $800 to run the 120 billion-parameter AI model GPT-OSS-120B locally, privately, securely, and at a decent speed – well above 10 tokens per second. We’re talking about a datacenter-class, state-of-the-art AI model.
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Don't laugh it off: where online fools point to the truth

The internet went nuts over the story of Cameron Mattis, a Stripe executive, outwitting recruiters who relied on AI too much. We laugh to pour salt in the wound.
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The boy who cried AI

AI’s rapid development is seemingly outpacing our ability to understand and control it. Despite building ourselves a total surveillance system, we appear to be sneaky weasels. Wall Street wolves and pups alike, our governments, politicians, citizens, and even AI bots themselves – everyone has a hidden agenda.
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The em dash dilemma – AI tell or human flourish?

Once a stylistic flourish, the em dash is now an AI tell, sparking debates on LinkedIn about authenticity and writing style.
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Digital Jumanji: enter the game, pay the price

Now is the time to set boundaries and establish some basic rules for how we want AI to be used. As a society, we’re generally against cloning human DNA in a lab. So perhaps we should also be against allowing AI to clone the human brain and centuries of creative legacy?
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Opinion: When did murder on social media become the new norm?

The US murders of two unmistakable individuals this week became viral videos on social media, without the country even batting an eyelash. How has this become the new normal, and who is to blame – Gen Z, or their algorithms?
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The rotten umbilical cord connecting us to tech: Are you ready to cut it?

The worst has come true. Your phone battery died on a three-hour bus ride to see your parents. Your headphones turned off at the beginning of a long weekend run. Your government sent your country into a social media blackout.
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The latest Apple event was the most geriatric yet, and I never felt so old

Man, you’re falling apart. Sounds are fading, and what are those noises your heart makes? Don’t wander too far, you’ll get lost. But don’t worry! Apple devices will help you hold yourself together until the inevitable catches up.
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AI is loved for its lack of humanity

Maybe AI doesn’t have feelings, but there are so many feelings around the technology that it’s overwhelming.
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Workers increasingly fear exposure to AI: time for new approach?

Surveys keep showing a rising number of workers worried about the possibility that artificial intelligence will replace them. To some, that’s practically unavoidable but activists and at least some experts say governments need to be more pro-active in protecting labor rights.
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Is the AI bubble bursting? Experts more inclined to call it natural cooling

With most AI projects delivering little to no revenue growth, some experts say cracks are beginning to appear in the AI balloon and are hearing echoes of the dot-com era. Others urge calm and patience.
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Build the unit Cinderelli, lay the tile Cinderelli, use AI Cinderelli

Meet your “heroes:” a new breed of tech CEOs who might be slightly less hardcore than Elon Musk.
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