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Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.

Artificial intelligence

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

fromEntrepreneur

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

Roam Research

radio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

fromFortune

17 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

fromEntrepreneur

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

Roam Research

radio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care

AI-powered Radio Time Machine enhances well-being in elderly care by generating nostalgic audio content to stimulate memories and communication.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

fromFortune

17 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.

more#ai

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

13 hours ago

Konel Just Built a Bag That Slows Your Heart Rate While You Wear It - Yanko Design

The Pulse Pack is a wearable bag that uses heartbeat data to create a calming pulse, promoting relaxation through the science of entrainment.

fromFuturism

12 hours ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.

8 hours ago

Psychology says people who mellow out as they get older aren't the ones who suffered less - they're the ones who decided, at some point and without always knowing they were deciding, that the suffering was going to make them more open rather than less, and that decision, remade daily in small ways that nobody notices, is the entire difference - Silicon Canals

Emotional responses to life's challenges can change over time, leading to greater peace and stability despite ongoing difficulties.

Psychology says people who slowly become unpleasant to be around as they get older didn't develop new flaws - they lost the motivation to manage the old ones, and the management, it turns out, was doing considerably more work than anyone around them understood while it was still running - Silicon Canals

People don't become worse with age; they simply stop managing their flaws as their energy to do so diminishes.

Parenting

The most painful thing about watching a parent age isn't the physical decline. It's the moment you catch them deferring to you on a decision they would have made without hesitation ten years ago, and you both feel the transfer of authority that neither of you agreed to. - Silicon Canals

The real challenge of aging parents lies in the subtle shifts of authority and uncertainty in their decision-making.

fromHarvard Gazette

Health

Rethinking what it means to age - Harvard Gazette

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.

Psychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.

9 hours ago

Psychology says people who slowly become unpleasant to be around as they get older didn't develop new flaws - they lost the motivation to manage the old ones, and the management, it turns out, was doing considerably more work than anyone around them understood while it was still running - Silicon Canals

People don't become worse with age; they simply stop managing their flaws as their energy to do so diminishes.

Parenting

The most painful thing about watching a parent age isn't the physical decline. It's the moment you catch them deferring to you on a decision they would have made without hesitation ten years ago, and you both feel the transfer of authority that neither of you agreed to. - Silicon Canals

The real challenge of aging parents lies in the subtle shifts of authority and uncertainty in their decision-making.

Health

fromHarvard Gazette

Rethinking what it means to age - Harvard Gazette

Living longer does not equate to living healthier, as many older adults face chronic health conditions.

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.

Psychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

America's Largest Hospital System Ready to Start Replacing Radiologists With AI, Its CEO Says

AI is being considered to replace radiologists in X-ray diagnosis, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.

fromThe Verge

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.

Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes but do they trade care for convenience?

AI scribes in Australian GP offices are increasing, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and accuracy in patient interactions.

fromFuturism

11 hours ago

America's Largest Hospital System Ready to Start Replacing Radiologists With AI, Its CEO Says

AI is being considered to replace radiologists in X-ray diagnosis, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.

fromThe Verge

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.

Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes but do they trade care for convenience?

AI scribes in Australian GP offices are increasing, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and accuracy in patient interactions.

more#ai-in-healthcare

Running

fromiRunFar

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.

Design

Online Community Development

13 hours ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Relationships

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected loneliness and a realization of the lack of genuine friendships built outside of work.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.

Privacy professionals

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Meet Abi: Humancompanionship robot for senior communities debuts from Australia to Bay Area

Abi is a social humanoid robot designed to provide companionship to residents in assisted senior living facilities.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Apps collect extensive data about users, allowing them to predict needs without eavesdropping.

New study finds 1 small organ may play vital role in longevity

These findings reposition the thymus as a central regulator of immune‑ mediated aging and disease susceptibility in adulthood.

Health

Mindfulness

fromBuzzFeed

21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life

Constant availability to others is psychologically damaging and undermines personal boundaries.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

fromEngadget

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.

Apple

E-Commerce

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.

Business intelligence

fromComputerWeekly.com

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Nothing AI Glasses reportedly coming in 2027

Nothing is set to launch AI glasses and new AI-powered earbuds in the first half of next year.

Wellness

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.bbc.com

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.

Data science

fromTechCrunch

Mantis Biotech is making 'digital twins' of humans to help solve medicine's data availability problem | TechCrunch

Large language models can enhance genomics and clinical practices, but struggle with rare diseases due to data scarcity.

#generative-ai

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

Psychology says the loneliness that arrives after 65 isn't an inevitable feature of aging - it's the accumulated result of every friendship that was allowed to thin, every phone call that was delayed, every invitation that wasn't extended, compounded quietly over decades until the social life that once maintained itself without effort requires more effort than it has ever required and more energy than is currently available - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from a series of small decisions that weaken social connections over time.

fromPR Daily

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.

fromThe Verge

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.

UX design

17 hours ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

fromFortune

The startup looking to solve health care's fax machine problem | Fortune

Fax machines remain prevalent in healthcare for document transmission despite advancements in technology.

Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

Brain rot, characterized by cognitive decline from easy information, is rising due to social media and shortform videos, leading to exhaustion.

Mindfulness

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Short-term thinking can lead to regrets; mental time travel enhances decision-making and benefits organizations through Future Design.

Privacy professionals

fromTechCrunch

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.

Relationships

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

Higher education

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

fromwww.gsmarena.com

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's new health tracker, teased by Steph Curry, features a Whoop-inspired design and will include a subscription service with an AI-based personal health coach.

Mobile UX

Wellness

fromZDNET

These 7 wellness gadgets helped me become more mindful (and they're still on sale)

Technology can enhance mindfulness and wellness through various devices that promote presence, stress relief, and better sleep.

Marketing tech

6 days ago

The "AI for Everything" Era Is Ending - And That's a Good Thing

The AI market is shifting towards practical tools that integrate into existing workflows rather than all-in-one solutions.

Parenting

fromwww.bbc.com

6 days ago

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?

Parents should limit screen time for children under five to one hour daily, as recommended by the Department of Education.

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.

Psychology suggests if you still write things down on paper instead of your phone you aren't resisting progress - you've found something that works and are practicing the increasingly rare skill of not replacing it simply because something newer arrived, and that skill, applied consistently, turns out to predict a surprising number of other things about how you make decisions - Silicon Canals

Handwriting enhances cognitive engagement and memory retention compared to typing, leading to better decision-making and creativity.

fromSlate Magazine

It's Taking Over the Lives of Wealthy, Elderly Men. It Could Be Coming for You Next.

Stem cell treatments in Panama are marketed as rejuvenation methods, but many scientists dispute their efficacy and the claims made by clinics.

Apple

fromTechRepublic

Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push - TechRepublic

Perplexity Health consolidates health data from various sources into a single dashboard for personalized health insights.

#artificial-intelligence

AI's Search for Meaning

AI generates language about meaning without experiencing the weight of existence or understanding it.

Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

fromBusiness Insider

Artificial intelligence

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

AI's Search for Meaning

AI generates language about meaning without experiencing the weight of existence or understanding it.

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

fromBusiness Insider

more#artificial-intelligence

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.

Is Generative AI a New Addiction Category?

Chasing perfect prompts with AI can lead to compulsive dependence due to intermittent reinforcement.

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.

fromTNW | Health-Tech

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Corti's new Symphony AI beats OpenAI and Anthropic on medical coding

Corti's Symphony for Medical Coding improves clinical coding accuracy by treating it as a reasoning task rather than a labeling problem.

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.

Wearables

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

Are You a Super-Ager?

Cognitive decline is not inevitable; some elderly individuals, known as super-agers, maintain strong memory performance into old age.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

2 weeks ago

I vibe coded an AI caregiving system for my aging parents. Now I'm building a startup to share the tech with others.

Srdjan Stakic developed an AI system to monitor his elderly parents' health and is launching a company to offer this technology to others.

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

AI is creating the first generation of cognitively outsourced humans

Outsourcing cognition to AI risks diminishing critical thinking and judgment, confusing ease of output with true understanding.

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

fromComputerworld

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

fromTNW | Opinion

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

fromAxios

4 weeks ago

The era of Doctor AI is already here

Millions use ChatGPT for health advice daily despite clinical deployment debates, creating a reality where AI is already widely used for direct-to-consumer medical guidance outside formal healthcare systems.

What Will AI Coworkers Look Like for the Rest of 2026?

AI coworkers are now integral to workflows, executing tasks and returning results, transforming how teams operate by 2026.

fromComputerworld

Reality check: Physical AI benefits could be a decade away

Real productivity from physical AI is further away than some believe, with significant challenges in implementation and planning.

Can We Stay Human in a Hybrid World?

Hybrid intelligence combines natural and artificial assets, requiring awareness of their strengths and weaknesses to avoid cognitive surrender.