Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

AI-powered search isn’t coming. It’s already here: As rankings and clicks matter less, citations matter more. Businesses now need content that AI engines trust and reference when answering questions.

Your phone’s camera is a real genie. I want you to start using it that way, especially this week. Whether you’re carrying the brand-new iPhone or an older Android ...

ABSTRACT: Poverty is one of the world’s greatest challenges, hence the conceptualisation of its causes and solutions are critical to policy and academic debate. The emergency the Capability Approach ...

The next 12–24 months will reward operators who act on trends early, not those who wait for certainty. We published our annual list of Megatrends this week, and the goal wasn’t (just) to spark debate.

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. While there is plenty of criticism to be hurled at what music the algorithm serves ...

With companies like Spotify attempting to remove AI slop from its platform while others like OpenAI aim to add more TikTok-style AI video slop to the net, finding exactly what you're looking for on ...

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