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Merriam-Webster's word of the year – authentic – reflects growing concerns over AI's ability to deceive and dehumanize

Innovations in AI seem to be spurring interest in what is or isn’t real, accurate and human.

Merriam-Webster's word of the year – authentic – reflects growing concerns over AI's ability to deceive and dehumanize
Arts

'Thirst trap' and 'edgelord' were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn't 'nibling' made the cut?

Pleasant-sounding words might have a leg up.

'Thirst trap' and 'edgelord' were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn't 'nibling' made the cut?
Opinion|Political

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name

Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name
Celebrity|Election|News|Political|Sports|US

Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings

The raised fist - used by Donald Trump as he was rushed off a stage after an assassination attempt - has been used by fascists, communists, Black Power advocates and even golfer Tiger Woods.

Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings
Election|News|Political|US

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate

With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate
Election|News|US

Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?

Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his speeches, even doing it in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?
Business|Economy|News

Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research

Some of these agencies told researchers that their organizations couldn’t afford to pay their workers enough money for them to cover basic living expenses.

Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research
Arts

An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet

Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among hordes of lies and gibberish.

An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Arts|Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life

The winners offer a window into the spirit of the times.

Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life
Education|Political|US

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

If Republicans manage to achieve a long-standing goal by getting rid of the Department of Education, there wouldn’t be a secretary of education anymore.

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

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