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AI as a Reflective Surface
Much of the confusion surrounding artificial intelligence comes from treating it as an agent rather than a surface. When people speak about AI “doing the thinking,” “creating the ideas,” or “speaking for someone,” they are often projecting agency onto a system that does not possess intention, belief, or understanding. This projection obscures what is actually happening in many real-world uses. In those cases, AI is not acting as a source of meaning, but as a surface that reflects, redirects, and reshapes what is already present.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout 13 hours ago in Futurism
Archaeologists Uncover Pieces of Lost Monumental Doorway at the Legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. AI-Generated.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, continues to captivate archaeologists and historians alike, even centuries after its destruction. Recently, a team of archaeologists made a remarkable discovery that could rewrite the history of this legendary structure. While lifting massive stones weighing 70 to 80 tons from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, the team uncovered pieces that appear to be part of a monumental doorway—potentially linking them to the lighthouse's long-lost entrance. This discovery has sparked excitement across the archaeological community, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the grandeur of the lighthouse that once stood as a beacon for ancient sailors.
By Ayesha Lashari4 days ago in Futurism
Savannah Guthrie: The Life, Career, and Legacy of a Broadcast Icon
Savannah Guthrie is one of the most recognizable faces in American journalism. Known for her sharp legal reporting, thoughtful interviews, and co-anchoring NBC’s Today, Guthrie has built a career that blends credibility with accessibility. From her early years in journalism to her current status as a media powerhouse, her journey reflects resilience, professionalism, and personal growth. Fans and followers often ask about her life beyond the camera: her height, age, husband, net worth, and even whether she is leaving Today. This article takes a comprehensive look at Savannah Guthrie’s life, career, and influence.
By Story Prism5 days ago in Futurism
Will AI be able to achieve self-awareness?
Artificial intelligence can be described as the creation of systems that are not human but have cognitive abilities similar to those of people, such as the use of language, perception and the ability to make decisions. This represents a very ambitious goal and raises extremely challenging questions about the essence of the human mind and its connection to the brain. Despite these challenges, it is a project that has clear and precise objectives, so it is possible to measure its progress and understand how far it is to reach those goals. At present, artificial intelligence is quite limited compared to human intelligence, but the achievements in certain fields are impressive. The extrapolation of these achievements indicates that the creation of systems with abilities equal to or superior to those of humans is only a matter of time.
By Ninfa Galeano9 days ago in Futurism
The Era of Agentic AI
For the past three years, we’ve been smitten with "prompt engineering." We’ve interacted with AI as we would an oracle in an "answer cave": we came before its text box, articulated a question thoughtfully, and then waited for an answer. However, as we find ourselves in 2026, so is the passing of the era of "static prompts." We are now in the "Age of Agentic AI."
By Artical Mediaabout a month ago in Futurism
The Next Decade of Tech: What Will the World Look Like in 2035?
Introduction: Standing at the Edge of a Technological Turning Point Every decade brings innovation, but some decades reshape civilization itself. The period between now and 2035 is poised to be one of those defining eras. We are no longer talking about faster smartphones or smarter apps—we are talking about a world where technology becomes ambient, predictive, and deeply personal.
By noor ul amin2 months ago in Futurism
