AI
AI vs. Elections: Can This Tech Be a Real Threat?
Deepfakes, AI, and your vote… Tech giants and governments are racing to protect election integrity. But Is it enough? Or maybe it’s just a big distraction?
Ana Balashova
I'm a PR and marketing pro turned tech writer. In love with storytelling and disruptive technologies. Big fan of learning and writing about it.
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Decoding Punk Rock's Scientific DNA
There were quite a few punk rockers who deliberately traded their studded jackets for lab coats, and that fact made us curious: is getting a PhD the ultimate act of rebellion, or are punks always secretly super intelligent?
Culture
Stardom in Politics: Was Swifties’ Endorsing Kamala a Surprise?
Let’s investigate the phenomenon of Taylor Swift fans endorsing Kamala Harris and uncover the implications of this pop culture-driven political activism for future elections.
Music
Payola 2.0: Streaming Algorithm's Hidden Influence
So I am minding my own business and listening to LCD Soundsystem when suddenly, Sabrina Carpenter crashes the party. What’s really up with autoplay, smart shuffle, and AI DJs?
Culture
Overnight Memedom Phenomenon Explained
From obscurity to virality in seconds: how TikTok and Instagram turn nobodies into overnight sensations and why it matters for the future of fame.
AI
When AI Meets Documentary: Enhancing Truth or Manufacturing Reality?
The heated debates around Netflix's “documentary” "What Jennifer Did" are forcing us to ask: Is AI enhancing storytelling or simply erasing the truth?
Gaming
Gen Alpha Rewrites Roblox: Gaming Meets Political Protest
Remember when video games were just... games? Well, Gen Alpha and Gen Z didn't get the memo. They've turned Roblox, the popular online platform, into their personal political soapbox. But how and why?
Video
Long-Form TikTok: YouTube Challenger or Identity Crisis?
TikTok, the platform that made 15-second videos a global obsession, is now flirting with the idea of 60-minute uploads. Will it stick?
Music
Music Charts in 2024: Industry Dinosaurs or Still Relevant?
Are music charts still the ultimate measure of an artist's success, or have they lost their relevance in the age of streaming?
Video
Reaction Videos: Parasites, Geniuses, or Something in Between?
Reaction videos became surprisingly popular and sometimes outperform the original content. Are reactions ethical or even legal? And what does its popularity mean for the future of content creation?
AI
My Voice Was Cloned: Seeking Justice in the AI Era
Imagine hearing your voice in a commercial you never recorded saying words you’ve never said. As the line between innovation and infringement blurs, artists wonder how to protect their voices and when the law can catch up.
Music
The Vault Verdict: Can James Blake's New Platform Fix the Industry?
Is this a new platform a lifeline for struggling artists, a temporary band-aid for a broken entertainment industry, or simply an empty promise?