Rapid tech innovation brings AI closer to consciousness

The latest large language models appear to question, display emotion, convey preference, possess independent thought, and even offer wisdom. Is this still algorithms, or something deeper?

Marco Mossad

Drugs: Iran Has a New Artillery

Back in the headlines is the issue of drug manufacturing and smuggling via Syria and Lebanon to Arab countries through the liaisons of Iran, Syrian Regime, and Hezbollah. A few days ago, the…

Alia Mansour

Working in the Metaverse

In the context of work, the digital divide has become less about access to devices and connectivity and more about skills and mindset. Many experienced professionals have never learned more than the…

Sam Gilbert

Palliative Care

Imagine, you have built your life according to your wishes and values. You are in the middle of a fulfilling life, when suddenly a diagnosis brings everything to a standstill. After the first…

Luisa Markides

Zoom’s Next Coup?

In Zoom’s latest update for PC and Mac, the teleconferencing company is making a subtly radical update to its interface. Now, when gesturing a thumbs up or raising your hand in a meeting, computer…

Mark Wilson