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Invisible Influence: How Hidden AI Prompts Are Undermining Academic Integrity

A startling new development at the intersection of artificial intelligence and academia is sending shockwaves through the scientific community. In a growing number of research papers, investigators have uncovered deliberately hidden prompts—commands designed to influence AI-powered review tools.

The Velvet Sundown: The AI Band That Doesn’t Exist – and That’s Exactly the Point

What happens when music, musicians, and myth are entirely created by machines – and no one notices? The Velvet Sundown is the answer. In June 2025, a seemingly new indie rock band appeared out of nowhere on major streaming platforms, released two nostalgic-sounding albums, and amassed hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify in just a few weeks. It looked like a breakout musical phenomenon – until it emerged that the band wasn’t real. Not the members, not the voices, not even the songs. The Velvet Sundown is a meticulously crafted AI project that demonstrates just how deeply artificial intelligence is already reshaping the music industry – and it raises urgent cultural questions in the process.

Meta Bets Big: A $29 Billion Gamble on the Future of AI

Mark Zuckerberg is going all in. With a planned $29 billion capital raise, Meta is embarking on the most ambitious investment in its corporate history—a bold strategic move designed to position the company as a global leader in artificial intelligence. In an escalating race with OpenAI and Google, this unprecedented financing round will be used to build a sprawling network of AI-focused data centres across the United States, turning Meta into a computing powerhouse.

How Quantum AI Is Unlocking the Next Technological Leap

The fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence – often referred to as Quantum Machine Learning (QML) – marks a profound shift in the development of advanced technologies. While conventional AI models are increasingly constrained by physical and algorithmic limits, quantum-based systems offer entirely new computational pathways for tackling problems previously deemed unsolvable. This evolution has the potential to transform not just the speed of machine reasoning, but also its depth and quality.

Is ChatGPT really bad for the brain? A study makes headlines – but deserves a closer look

A new study from the renowned MIT Media Lab has sparked considerable debate in recent days. Headlines are full of dramatic claims: using ChatGPT when writing supposedly makes the brain sluggish, weakens memory, and stifles creative thinking. Talk of AI causing “mental decline” spread rapidly. But on closer inspection, it becomes clear: while the study offers interesting insights, it’s far from proving that ChatGPT is inherently harmful to our minds.

Sam Altman and the Gentle Singularity: Is Humanity Entering the Age of Superintelligence?

Few topics have captured global attention in recent weeks like the statements of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Altman is speaking openly about humanity standing on the threshold of what he calls the AI singularity — a point at which artificial intelligence surpasses human intellect across all domains and begins to autonomously improve itself.

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Invisible Influence: How Hidden AI Prompts Are Undermining Academic Integrity

A startling new development at the intersection of artificial intelligence and academia is sending shockwaves through the scientific community. In a growing number of research papers, investigators have uncovered deliberately hidden prompts—commands designed to influence AI-powered review tools.

The Velvet Sundown: The AI Band That Doesn’t Exist – and That’s Exactly the Point

What happens when music, musicians, and myth are entirely created by machines – and no one notices? The Velvet Sundown is the answer. In June 2025, a seemingly new indie rock band appeared out of nowhere on major streaming platforms, released two nostalgic-sounding albums, and amassed hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify in just a few weeks. It looked like a breakout musical phenomenon – until it emerged that the band wasn’t real. Not the members, not the voices, not even the songs. The Velvet Sundown is a meticulously crafted AI project that demonstrates just how deeply artificial intelligence is already reshaping the music industry – and it raises urgent cultural questions in the process.

Meta Bets Big: A $29 Billion Gamble on the Future of AI

Mark Zuckerberg is going all in. With a planned $29 billion capital raise, Meta is embarking on the most ambitious investment in its corporate history—a bold strategic move designed to position the company as a global leader in artificial intelligence. In an escalating race with OpenAI and Google, this unprecedented financing round will be used to build a sprawling network of AI-focused data centres across the United States, turning Meta into a computing powerhouse.

How Quantum AI Is Unlocking the Next Technological Leap

The fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence – often referred to as Quantum Machine Learning (QML) – marks a profound shift in the development of advanced technologies. While conventional AI models are increasingly constrained by physical and algorithmic limits, quantum-based systems offer entirely new computational pathways for tackling problems previously deemed unsolvable. This evolution has the potential to transform not just the speed of machine reasoning, but also its depth and quality.

Is ChatGPT really bad for the brain? A study makes headlines – but deserves a closer look

A new study from the renowned MIT Media Lab has sparked considerable debate in recent days. Headlines are full of dramatic claims: using ChatGPT when writing supposedly makes the brain sluggish, weakens memory, and stifles creative thinking. Talk of AI causing “mental decline” spread rapidly. But on closer inspection, it becomes clear: while the study offers interesting insights, it’s far from proving that ChatGPT is inherently harmful to our minds.

Sam Altman and the Gentle Singularity: Is Humanity Entering the Age of Superintelligence?

Few topics have captured global attention in recent weeks like the statements of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Altman is speaking openly about humanity standing on the threshold of what he calls the AI singularity — a point at which artificial intelligence surpasses human intellect across all domains and begins to autonomously improve itself.

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Invisible Influence: How Hidden AI Prompts Are Undermining Academic Integrity

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A startling new development at the intersection of artificial intelligence and academia is sending shockwaves through the scientific community. In a growing number of research papers, investigators have uncovered deliberately hidden prompts—commands designed to influence AI-powered review tools.

AI, Free Access and a Viral Mistake: Why Fake News About ChatGPT Spread So...

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It sounded too good to be true — and it was. Shared millions of times, hotly debated and swiftly taken at face value by many: the claim that every citizen of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was getting free access to ChatGPT Plus turned out to be a complete misunderstanding. But this episode reveals more than just a slip-up — it exposes how fast misinformation travels in the age of AI, and why falsehoods around new technologies spread with such alarming ease.

Roblox and the Future of E-Commerce: When Gaming Becomes Shopping

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With the launch of its Shopify integration in May 2025, Roblox has entered a new era—one that extends far beyond gaming. What began as a playful platform for creative developers is now rapidly evolving into a serious e-commerce infrastructure, tailored to one of today’s most influential consumer groups: Generation Z. This shift positions Roblox not just as a social gaming world, but as a dynamic, immersive shopping destination.

AI and the Power Hunger of Tomorrow

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The rise of artificial intelligence is not just transforming technology—it’s reshaping the global energy landscape. At the heart of this shift are data centres, the silent giants powering everything from AI training models to real-time assistants. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand from data centres is expected to more than double by 2030

The Rise of the Cybernetic Teammate: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Teamwork

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A new study by researchers from Harvard, Wharton, and Procter & Gamble reveals: artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a true teammate. It boosts performance, bridges expertise gaps, and even motivates. Most impressively, AI-enhanced teams deliver top-tier results more frequently. The researchers' call to action: it’s time for organisations to rethink teamwork.

Magic or Misuse? OpenAI’s Ghibli-Style Images Stir Controversy

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What began as a sprinkle of digital magic has, in just a few days, become a global debate about art, copyright, and the role of artificial intelligence in creative culture. With the release of its GPT-4o image generation tool, OpenAI introduced a feature that allows users to produce illustrations in the iconic style of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. What started as playful experimentation quickly went viral—unleashing both admiration and outrage, and raising profound legal and artistic questions.

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Google Veo 3: The AI Video Model Redefining Visual Storytelling

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Roblox and the Future of E-Commerce: When Gaming Becomes Shopping

With the launch of its Shopify integration in May 2025, Roblox has entered a new era—one that extends far beyond gaming. What began as a playful platform for creative developers is now rapidly evolving into a serious e-commerce infrastructure, tailored to one of today’s most influential consumer groups: Generation Z. This shift positions Roblox not just as a social gaming world, but as a dynamic, immersive shopping destination.
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