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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
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
How to Choose an Ecommerce Web Design Company for BigCommerce Development?
When I first decided to move my business into the world of online selling, I felt like I was standing at the base of a very tall, very steep mountain. I had my products ready, I knew my customers, but the technical side of things? That felt like a foreign language.
By Jane Smith7 days ago in Futurism
Ai Is Not the Villain
There is a growing anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence that feels both familiar and misplaced. Everywhere you look people are panicking about Ai “talking to itself,” replacing workers, making decisions humans shouldn’t relinquish, or eventually turning against us. The fear is louder than Skynet, theatrical, and often deeply emotional but when you listen closely; it becomes clear that much of this fear is not actually about Ai at all. It is about power, control, trust, and a long history of human systems failing the very people they were supposed to protect.
By Cadma7 days ago in Futurism
New Epstein Files Fail to Quell Outrage as Advocates Claim Key Documents Remain Withheld. AI-Generated.
The release of newly unsealed files in the Jeffrey Epstein case was met with a surge of public attention, but instead of satisfying the clamoring demands for justice and transparency, these documents have done little to ease the growing sense of outrage. Advocates for survivors of sexual abuse and the public at large have expressed disappointment, claiming that critical evidence and key documents have yet to be disclosed. The ongoing mystery surrounding Epstein’s network of powerful associates and the potential for further exposure of the full extent of his crimes only deepens the demand for complete accountability.
By Ayesha Lashari8 days ago in Futurism
Extinction
At a museum: “Look, honey,” “This is what men and women looked like in ancient times.” “What happened to them?”, a mechanical child asks its mechanical mother.
By Alexandra Grant8 days ago in Futurism
New Epstein Files Fail to Quell Outrage as Advocates Claim Key Documents Remain Withheld. AI-Generated.
Renewed Scrutiny Following Release of Court Documents The release of a new batch of court documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has done little to reduce public anger or restore confidence among victims’ advocates. Instead, the disclosures have sparked renewed concern that significant information remains undisclosed, fueling claims that the public record is still incomplete.
By Saad 9 days ago in Futurism
Mobile App Development in Indianapolis Faces New Talent Shifts
The meeting begins the same way it always has. A manager reviews hiring plans. Timelines are discussed. Budgets are checked. Then someone points out that the last three candidates turned down offers, not because of pay, but because of flexibility, project scope, or long-term growth.
By Samantha Blake23 days ago in Futurism
"Poor Beth": A Modern Mystery Reimagines a Literary Fate. AI-Generated.
A Classic's Quietest Ending Becomes a Modern Starting Point For over 150 years, Beth March’s death in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has been framed as a tender, tragic, and inevitable event. She is the "good" sister, whose quiet decline serves as a moral lesson and a catalyst for the others’ growth. In Beth Is Dead, author Katie Bernet seizes on this narrative fixture and turns it into an open question. What if Beth’s death in a modern setting wasn’t a gentle fading away, but a sudden, unexplained event? By shifting Beth’s fate from a consumptive nineteenth-century passing to a mysterious death on New Year’s Eve, Bernet does more than update the setting. She actively challenges the original narrative’s acceptance of Beth’s passive role, transforming a closed ending into an open case.
By Saad about a month ago in Futurism
How Online Searches Redefine a Book's Lifespan. AI-Generated.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros continues to rank just behind Regretting You on Google’s “most searched” lists, helped by the popularity of her fantasy universe and ongoing buzz around the series. Evergreen titles like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and It Ends With Us also maintain strong, consistent search traffic year-round due to their persistent presence in online reader communities.
By Saad about a month 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 Creator A-List: Defining Influence in 2025. AI-Generated.
The New Criteria for Influence The definition of a "hot" influencer is changing. In 2025, a high follower count is merely an entry ticket. True influence is now measured by cultural impact, business innovation, and the ability to drive tangible change. This list prioritizes creators who shape industries, redefine platforms, and build sustainable empires beyond a single viral post.
By Saad about a month ago in Futurism