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Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
By Lydia Sage The man stood, clothed in black, with cords connecting to the cybernetic devices placed on the right side of his bald head, where a bright red laser light seemed to blind any who looked at it. His familiar voice spoke, “I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. Your life as it has been is over. From this time forward you will service—us.” The unthinkable had happened—our beloved Federation Captain, Jean-Luc Picard had been assimilated. He had turned on humanity and the very Universe he had sworn to protect. Now he had become one of THEM—the Borg—the machine-like beings bent on annihilating planets, eliminating entire species from existence.
By Lydia Sage8 months ago in Futurism
Summer reading or AI fiction? . Top Story - May 2025.
“The future has never been more uncertain.” -Susan Fourtané, Lux Ad Futurum ~~~ Written by Susan Fourtané, Science and Technology Journalist
By Susan Fourtané 8 months ago in Futurism
The Mysterious Council of Nine. Ancient Cosmic Architects of Humanity? Part One
There’s a story, hidden in ancient texts and even in top-secret government experiments, that suggests we humans aren’t entirely in charge of our own destiny. The story speaks of The Nine. Not just “nine gods” or “nine angels.” This is a council, an interdimensional intelligence or group of extraterrestrial overseers, believed by many to have guided humanity for thousands of years.
By The Secret History Of The World8 months ago in Futurism
Mind-Blowing Inventions You Probably Never Heard Of
Introduction: The Hidden World of Unbelievable Innovations In a world obsessed with the latest iPhones, electric cars, and AI chatbots, countless revolutionary inventions slip through the cracks of public awareness. While tech giants dominate headlines, scientists, engineers, and independent inventors are quietly reshaping reality with breakthroughs that sound like science fiction.
By amgad8 months ago in Futurism
Ghost Code: The Rise of Black Market AI Built for Cybercrime
In the quiet spaces between headlines and hashtags, a new kind of arms race is unfolding. It doesn’t involve nuclear silos or drone fleets. It runs on lines of code, some visible, most not. And at the center of it is a growing class of rogue artificial intelligence models built not to help humanity, but to exploit it.
By MJ Carson8 months ago in Futurism
Edge Computing Madness
Edge computing is all the rage these days, especially when you’re chasing that elusive low latency for your apps and IoT devices. But let’s be real—latency can feel like a monstrous beast, slowing down your user experience and making real-time processing a nightmare. Enter AWS Local Zones and the broader edge computing landscape, both aiming to tame this latency monster. So, let’s dive into the madness of edge computing, break down what AWS Local Zones bring to the table, and explore how they stack up against the latency challenges that edge computing tries to solve.
By Agni8 months ago in Futurism
AI Helped Me Reclaim My Voice:. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
By Lydia Sage Introduction We are at a turning point in history. Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction—it is here, shaping how we live, communicate, and even define truth. But how we choose to develop and use this power will determine whether it becomes a tool for liberation or for control.
By Lydia Sage8 months ago in Futurism
Futurism: Imagining Tomorrow, Today
Futurism is the exploration of what lies ahead — in technology, society, culture, and the human experience. At its core, futurism isn’t just about predicting the future; it’s about shaping it. It blends creativity with critical thinking to envision possibilities that go beyond the limits of the present.
By Md Muij Ahmed8 months ago in Futurism
How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Be Like?
Apple fans and tech enthusiasts around the world are already buzzing with excitement over the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max—expected to be the most advanced iPhone yet. While Apple has not officially launched the device, leaks, rumors, and trusted industry insiders have painted a compelling picture of what we can expect. In this article, we’ll explore how the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be like, covering everything from design and performance to camera technology, software features, and market positioning.
By Keramatullah Wardak8 months ago in Futurism
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
Pea Protein Market Size, Growth and Opportunities by 2033
The global pea protein market size is projected to grow from USD 2.73 billion in 2025 to reach USD 7.13 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.78% during the forecast period (2025–2033).
By Mahesh Joshi8 months ago in Futurism
The Religion of Algorithms: Why AI Will Replace Gods, Gurus, and Spirituality Itself
🙏 The New God Is Code Every major era in human history has had its religion. The Bronze Age had mythology. The Middle Ages had the Church.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Futurism