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The Punk Ethics of AI: When Tech Goes DIY
As AI becomes embedded in governmental roles and the aesthetics of punk music evolves, both worlds reveal the tension between established systems and the rebellious urge to adapt and change.
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AI ethics, bias, misinformation, copyright, labor, harm
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Big Tobacco 2.0: Inside the First Trial Against Addictive Apps
The courtroom looks nothing like the Crypto.com Arena where Tyler, the Creator threw himself to the floor in a cloud of smoke at the 2026 Grammys. No pyrotechnics here, no bright green soldier uniforms, no explosive performances of "Thought I Was Dead." Lawyers, laptops, and the kind
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AI Prescription Refills: The Ethical Dilemma of Autonomy in Medicine
Utah has launched a first-in-the-nation pilot allowing an AI system to renew existing prescriptions, often without requiring a physician to sign off, though safeguards include escalation pathways and human review. As of January 2026, Utah residents can use Doctronic to request renewals for about 190–200 eligible, non-controlled maintenance medications,
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When Broken Tech Becomes a Badge of Honor
The first time I tried to fix my own laptop, I voided three different warranties in under five minutes. The manufacturer's sticker literally said "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" in the kind of aggressive caps lock that makes you wonder if they're yelling at you
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Geo-Blocking, Art, and Protest: The Complex Role of Artists in Political Activism
The first time I heard about musicians removing their songs from Israeli streaming services, I was sitting in the park ordering my coffee from an app and wondering why they stock three different oat milk brands. It struck me how we live in an age where both coffee preferences and
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AI, Power, and Policy: The Need for Global Red Lines
The numbers alone tell the story. Nvidia and OpenAI are planning a $100 billion infrastructure alliance that would deploy 10 gigawatts of computing power across multiple data centers. To put this in perspective, 10 gigawatts could power roughly 7.5 million homes. Instead, it will train and run artificial intelligence
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Jimmy Kimmel and the Everlasting Battle for Free Speech
In the swirling landscape of media censorship, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's recent suspension became a pivotal moment that illuminated the complex tensions between free expression and institutional control. The incident, which unfolded in September 2025, revealed deep fissures in how media organizations and political entities navigate controversial commentary.