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Guides and honest conversations about creating with AI — what it's for, how to do it well, and how to use it responsibly.
5 Ways to Use AI for Small Business Saturday (and What to Keep Human)
Nine in ten small business owners expect to use AI this holiday season. Here are five jobs to hand it before November 28, and the parts that should stay yours.
November 13, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in Pop CultureThe First AI Movie in Theaters Is Coming. Will You Buy a Ticket?
An AI-animated film starring Grimes opens December 4. Here is what AI made, what people made, whether audiences are paying, and how to decide what you think.
November 12, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post How-To & ToolsAI Just Got a Seat at the Table. How to Use an AI Note Taker
Claude can now join a video call and work while you talk. Here is how to use any AI note taker without costing you trust, plus a prompt for the follow-up.
November 11, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in the NewsVoters Said No Almost Everywhere. Why Are People Against Data Centers?
In the 2026 midterms, voters sided with limits on AI data centers in nearly every local measure. Here is why, what supporters say, and what to ask if one comes to your town.
November 10, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI, Jobs & the EconomyNearly 1 in 5 Replaced by AI Got Called Back. Companies Rehiring After AI Layoffs
New SHL research says nearly 1 in 5 U.S. respondents were replaced by AI and then asked back. Here is why it happens and what it means for your job or your business.
November 9, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Big QuestionsAre AI Chatbots Safe for Kids? New York Just Named the Red Flags
A child-safety group rated ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk, and New York banned chatbot features that act like a friend. Here is what to check at home.
November 8, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Creators, AI Twins & IdentityThe Fine Print Hiding in Your Next Brand Deal. Meet the AI Likeness Clause
Reuters found brands asking models for face swaps, digital clones and AI training rights. Here is how to spot that clause and what to ask before you sign.
November 7, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Business Owner PlaybookDon’t Let a Bot Run Your Holiday Inbox. AI Customer Service for Small Business
New holiday data shows AI tools issuing refunds nobody approved. Here is what to hand to AI, what to keep with a person, and how to set it up this week.
November 6, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in Pop CultureSpotify Pulled 50 Million “Slop” Tracks. How to Tell If a Song Is AI
Spotify just pulled more than 50 million slop and spam tracks out of its recommendations. Here is where each music app labels AI songs and how to check one yourself.
October 22, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post How-To & ToolsChatGPT Now Builds Slides. How to Make a Presentation With ChatGPT
OpenAI just started rolling out ChatGPT Slides. Here is which option fits your plan, a free path, and a prompt that keeps your story and your numbers right.
October 21, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI, Jobs & the Economy83% Fear AI Will Cut More Jobs Than It Creates. Is AI Taking Jobs?
Most Americans expect AI to take more jobs than it makes. The Fed’s newest report shows how it is actually happening: openings that quietly stay closed.
October 19, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Big QuestionsHumans Read Some AI Chats. So, Is ChatGPT Private?
Reporting on OpenAI’s Project Lily showed contractors reading real ChatGPT conversations. Here is what is true, both sides, and the settings that decide who sees what.
October 18, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Creators, AI Twins & IdentityAI Accounts Copied Real Comedians. How to Protect Your Likeness From AI
AI accounts copied working comedians word for word while Hollywood stars signed up for licensed AI twins. The difference is consent. Here is how to protect yours.
October 17, 2026 · 5 minute read
Read the post Business Owner PlaybookHow to Get Products Recommended by AI Before the Holiday Rush
Shopify just opened its catalog to more AI agents and AI shopping traffic is forecast to more than double. Here is how to make your listings ready.
October 16, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in Pop CultureThe Fake Mia Goth Selfie: How to Tell If an Image Is AI
A verified fan account posted an AI-altered selfie of an actor who isn’t on Instagram, and news sites believed it. Here is how to check before you share.
October 15, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post How-To & ToolsHow to Use Gemini Skills: 5 Your Business Can Build Today
Google is replacing Gems with skills, saved instructions you call with a slash. Here is how to set them up and five worth building first.
October 14, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Big QuestionsIs AI Safe? Why AI Feels Scary, and How to Shrink the Fear
The biggest AI companies were asked under oath to guarantee safety, and none would. Here is what that means, and the everyday habits that keep you safe.
October 11, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Creators, AI Twins & IdentityDo You Have to Disclose AI Content? The Honest Creator’s Guide
ChatGPT text in Europe is about to carry an invisible watermark. Here is what creators actually have to label, and how to tell your audience the rest.
October 10, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post Business Owner PlaybookIs AI Worth It for Small Business? Only 31% Saw More Sales
Almost half of small employers use AI, but few see it in their sales. Here is why, and a 30-day plan to find out if it pays off for you.
October 9, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in Pop CultureIs Artificial a True Story? The Real OpenAI Saga, Explained
Andrew Garfield plays Sam Altman in a new movie about OpenAI. Here is what really happened, what the film imagines, and how to tell the difference.
October 8, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post How-To & ToolsHow to Use Meta Muse for Small Business in Your First Week
Meta just launched an AI agent for small businesses. Here is a calm, seven-day plan to try it while you stay in charge.
October 7, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in the NewsChatGPT Ads for Small Business: Worth It Right Now?
OpenAI just added new ad formats to ChatGPT. Here is how the ads work and how to decide if your business should try them.
October 6, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI in the NewsNearly Half Couldn’t Tell This Video Call Was AI
A new AI held one-minute video calls and fooled nearly half the people on the other end. Here is how to protect yourself.
October 5, 2026 · 4 minute read
Read the post Big QuestionsWhy Your Kids Shouldn’t Use AI
How to teach kids not to let AI think for them, and to keep asking questions and investigating answers for themselves.
October 5, 2026 · 6 minute read
Read the post AI, Jobs & the EconomyWill AI Replace Small Business Jobs? The Data Says No
The fear sounds like an intruder. The newest payroll data shows small businesses using AI are growing their teams.
October 5, 2026 · 5 minute read
Read the post AI Creator EducationWhat Is an AI Twin?
How creators use AI avatars to build content, protect their energy, grow a recognizable brand—and create new paths to income.
August 15, 2026 · 12 minute read
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