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My Kid Wants to Be an Influencer. Is That Bad? “Whenever my 6-year-old daughter gets asked what she wants to be when she grows up, she says, ‘An influencer.’ The…
I Failed Two Captcha Tests This Week. Am I Still… “I failed two captcha tests this week. Am I still human?”—Bot or Not?Dear Bot,The comedian John Mulaney has a bit…
Should I Use an AI to Write My Wedding Toast? “I'm the best man in my friend's wedding this summer, and I'm dreading the speech. I have absolutely no idea what…
Does AI Have a Subconscious? “There’s been a lot of speculation recently about the possibility of AI consciousness or self-awareness. But I…
Are Screens Stealing My Childhood? “As a 12-year-old, I’ve spent much of my life on screens, in school and at home, which can definitely be fun. But I…
Be Your Own Tab Manager “I've read for years about why people keep so many tabs open on their browsers—digital distraction, FOMO,…
Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language? “I can't code, and this bums me out because—with so many books and courses and camps—there are so many…
Mental Health Apps Won’t Get You Off the Couch “Everyone's so gung ho about therapy these days. I've been curious myself, but I'm not ready to commit to paying…
Why the Emoji Skin Tone You Choose Matters “I'm a white person, and despite there being a range of skin tones available for emoji these days, I still just…