Shakil Sorkar
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How AI Is Changing Our Lives: More Than Just Robots and Chatbots
The world is changing faster than we can imagine — and at the heart of it all is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Just a few years ago, AI seemed like a distant dream. Today, it’s in our pockets, in our homes, and even in our creative lives.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Futurism
I Had No Money, But I Had a Dream – My Journey as a Beginner Writer
There was a time in my life when I had nothing — no job, no savings, not even the money to afford a cup of tea. But I had one thing that no one could take away from me: a dream to become a writer.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Journal
How Google’s AI Chatbot is Changing the Future of Search Engines
🧠How Google’s AI Chatbot is Changing the Future of Search Engines The digital world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the heart of this transformation lies Google’s AI chatbot, a powerful innovation that is redefining how we interact with search engines. Gone are the days when users typed fragmented keywords into search bars. Today, thanks to AI, users expect dynamic, conversation-like interactions that deliver relevant, accurate, and context-aware results.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Journal
Google Unveils A.I. Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search
Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Search In a landmark announcement at its annual I/O conference, Google unveiled "AI Mode," a transformative feature that integrates an AI-powered chatbot directly into its search engine. This development marks a significant departure from traditional search methods, introducing a conversational interface that allows users to interact with Google's search engine in a more intuitive and dynamic manner. CEO Sundar Pichai described this as a "total reimagining of search," emphasizing the company's commitment to evolving alongside user needs and technological advancements.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Journal
Trump, visiting Capitol Hill, warns House Republicans against opposing his bill
Trump Presses House Republicans to Unite Behind Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill May 21, 2025 On May 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump made a significant appearance on Capitol Hill, urging House Republicans to rally behind his comprehensive tax and spending legislation, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This 1,116-page proposal aims to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and auto loan interest, increase the standard deduction, and expand the child tax credit. However, it also includes substantial cuts to programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy initiatives, leading to divisions within the Republican Party.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Journal
How to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote tomorrow
Google I/O 2025, Google's annual developer conference, is set to commence on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PDT). Standard Time (BST). The event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, and will be livestreamed globally. How to Watch the Google I/O 2025 Keynote
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Journal
Beneath the Willow Tree
The first time Noah saw the girl beneath the willow tree, she was sketching the sky like it might disappear any second. It was the middle of July, and the park was hot and green, full of kids screaming and sprinklers spinning in suburban rhythm. But under the oldest willow, a girl sat alone with a pencil, a notebook, and a thousand-yard stare that looked right through time.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Poets
The Clockmaker’s Gift
In the heart of a fog-drenched town nestled between the mountains and the sea, stood a little clock shop that defied the passing of time. It was not a place most people noticed, even if they walked by it every day. The wood-paneled sign simply read: Avery's Timepieces, and in the dust-speckled window sat a curious array of ticking machines—some no larger than a coin, others towering like soldiers frozen in brass.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Poets
A Room That Forgot How to Echo
The clock in the hallway hadn’t ticked in three years. But Mia still wound it every Sunday morning, like muscle memory that refused to forget. The same way she left the porch light on at night. The same way she kept his shoes by the door.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Poets
"The Last Cup of Coffee"
The bell above the door chimed as Elena stepped into the tiny café on 7th Avenue, brushing snow from her coat and pulling the scarf tighter around her neck. The place was warm, humming with quiet conversations and the soft hiss of the espresso machine. She ordered her usual — one black coffee, one oat milk latte — and took a seat by the window.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Poets
The Light Between Two Windows
It was the kind of winter in New York City where even the streetlights looked tired. Snow clung to the sidewalks like forgotten promises, and the city pulsed quietly beneath its usual roar. Somewhere in the East Village, in an aging brownstone split into narrow apartments, two strangers lived across from one another, separated by little more than thirty feet of air and glass.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in Poets
Robert Downey Jr. shares another Avengers: Doomsday behind the scenes picture – and he might be teasing a Galactus showdown
Title: Robert Downey Jr. The BTS Pic for Avengers: Doomsday Is Galactus Finally Coming? The Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger to grand spectacles, cryptic teasers, and larger-than-life villains. But when Robert Downey Jr. — the original face of the MCU — posts something even remotely connected to the Avengers, the internet listens. And when that post includes a photo from behind-the-scenes (BTS) of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, the excitement levels soar. Now, with a single image, fans are speculating that we could be headed straight for a cosmic collision course with one of Marvel's most feared entities: Galactus.
By Shakil Sorkar8 months ago in History
