Virtual pets have captivated users since the late 1990s, blending interactivity, nostalgia, and digital companionship. Today’s virtual pets reflect rapid technological advancements, evolving from the simple pixelated creatures of the past to sophisticated, immersive experiences. The Birth of a Phenomenon: Tamagotchi Tamagotchi, introduced by Bandai in 1996, revolutionized digital...
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The internet is changing in a big way. Google’s plan to stop using third-party cookies by 2024 has sparked widespread discussion about its effects on online ads, privacy, and everyday internet use. These cookies have been a key part of how the internet works for years, allowing advertisers to...
The Lasting Impact of Apple’s Tracking Permission Changes on Digital Advertising In 2021, Apple’s release of iOS 14.5 and the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework marked a seismic shift in the digital advertising landscape (Apple’s Official App Tracking Transparency Guide). Apple required apps to obtain explicit user consent before...
The Rise of Surveillance Technologies and Privacy Concerns Every day, new technologies are changing how we live. Tools like facial recognition and biometric tracking make it easier to stay safe and complete everyday tasks, such as paying for purchases quickly or unlocking your phone securely. However, these benefits come...
Building Equitable AI: Addressing Algorithmic Bias for a Fairer Future Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from healthcare and finance to education and criminal justice. However, concerns about AI bias have raised alarms over the potential for systemic discrimination, financial exclusion, and ethical dilemmas. When AI models are trained on...
The internet has made our lives easier, but running all this technology takes a lot of energy. Data centers and cryptocurrency mining are two big parts of this digital world, but they use so much energy that it’s hurting the environment. We need to find ways to fix this...
Learning from Preexisting Ideas The landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, yet a fundamental paradox lies at the heart of its creative capacities. AI is inherently derivative. Its outputs—whether in art, language, or music—are not created in isolation but emerge from vast datasets of human knowledge, culture, and...
Japan is renowned for its rich manga and anime culture. The country is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the escalating issue of anime and manga piracy. The Cultural Affairs Agency has initiated a ¥300 million (approximately $2 million) pilot program. It aims to develop AI systems capable of...
