artificial intelligence
The future of artificial intelligence.
Concern Grows Over “Chatbot Overdependence” in Relationships
What Happened A reader wrote to advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri expressing concern that her boyfriend’s heavy reliance on AI — particularly ChatGPT — may be affecting his ability to think independently.
By Behind the Tech3 days ago in Futurism
Which AI Tools Are Actually Useful in 2026?
At the start of the AI boom, every new tool promised disruption. Slide decks featured bold claims about automation, prediction, and limitless productivity. Founders pitched platforms that would “replace” entire departments. Investors poured billions into startups racing to define the future.
By Samantha Blake3 days ago in Futurism
How Small Businesses Are Actually Using AI in 2026?
A bakery owner in Toronto recently described how artificial intelligence changed her weekly routine — not through futuristic robots or complex analytics dashboards, but through a simple forecasting tool that predicts demand based on weather patterns and local events. She used to guess how much to bake each morning. Now she checks a dashboard that suggests production quantities with around 90% accuracy. Waste has dropped. Staffing decisions feel less stressful. Profit margins have improved.
By Mary L. Rodriquez3 days ago in Futurism
The 10,000-Year Memory: Why Microsoft’s New Glass Storage Changes Everything
We are currently witnessing an unprecedented paradox: a civilization that produces more data than any before it, yet relies on the most ephemeral storage media in history. Our collective wisdom is currently etched onto magnetic tapes and spinning disks with lifespans measured in mere years, threatening a "digital dark age" where our history simply evaporates. We are essentially building our digital cathedral on shifting sands, constantly fighting the relentless tide of digital entropy.
By Mohammad Hamid3 days ago in Futurism
Apple’s 2026 Gamble: Why the Foldable iPhone is Arriving Sooner—and Riskier—Than Expected
For years, the prospect of a foldable iPhone has been the industry’s most persistent "ghost in the machine"—a device perpetually two years away, floating in a limbo of patent filings and supply chain rumors. Market observers long assumed Apple would maintain its characteristic "wait-and-perfect" stance, delaying entry until folding displays reached a level of durability and seamlessness that mirrors a static glass sheet. However, recent data regarding manufacturing schedules suggests an aggressive shift in strategy, indicating that Apple has moved past the stage of cautious experimentation.
By Mohammad Hamid4 days ago in Futurism
Why Your Dream TV Costs a Fortune: The Surprising Reality of OLED Pricing
It is a ritual performed every November: the hypnotic glow of the showroom floor, the deep, ink-pool blacks of a flagship OLED, and the inevitable wince when you finally glance at the price tag. While standard LCDs are practically falling into shopping carts for under $500, a high-end OLED remains a luxury investment. The math behind this disparity is startling; by 2024, the manufacturing cost of a single 65-inch OLED panel had dropped to roughly $600—a figure that, on its own, exceeds the entire retail price of a 65-inch LCD television.
By Mohammad Hamid5 days ago in Futurism
Why Fake AI Videos of UK “Urban Decline” Are Flooding Social Media
What Happened A wave of AI-generated videos falsely portraying parts of the UK — especially Croydon in south London — as dystopian hubs of crime and social decay is spreading rapidly across TikTok, Instagram Reels and other platforms.
By Behind the Tech5 days ago in Futurism
How I Stopped Fighting with Photo Editing and Started Creating Again
There is a particular kind of frustration that creative people know intimately. You have the vision. The story burns inside you, ready to be told. The words flow or the concept crystallizes, and everything feels aligned—until you hit the wall of technical execution.
By CEO A&S Developers6 days ago in Futurism
