‘Miss AI’ is billed as a leap forward – but feels like a monumental step backwards
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/23/miss-ai-artificial-intelligence-models-gendered-beauty-norms
You can get a lot of great products in the US – so why do the deodorants stink?: Thankfully my mum is soon coming to visit me with a suitcase full of the best of ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/03/lot-of-great-products-in-the-us-so-why-do-the-deodorants-stink
The media industry is dying – but I can still get paid to train AI to replace me: According to an automated missive, I have the perfect set of skills to help ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/the-media-industry-is-dying-but-i-can-still-get-paid-to-train-ai-to-replace-me
There is a perfect time to shower – and it’s not when you think: In the data-driven, optimisation-obsessed corner of the internet, everything has its optimal ...
theguardian.com/society/commentisfree/2024/mar/26/there-is-a-perfect-time-to-shower-and-its-not-when-you-think
My year of wellness is not going well – from accidental laxatives to heatstroke in a sauna
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/19/year-of-wellness-not-going-well-accidental-laxatives-heatstroke-sauna
Why you probably look much older than you think: A majority of people imagine they’re far fresher-faced than they actually are, writes Arwa Mahdawi ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/02/why-you-probably-look-much-older-than-you-think
I tried out an Apple Vision Pro. It frightened me: The new ‘mixed-reality’ headset gave me a glimpse of the future – and I’m not sure it’s a future we should ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/15/i-tried-out-an-apple-vision-pro-it-frightened-me
Quick Glance: Apple Vision Pro: Surprisingly Impressive
- Virtual reality and augmented reality have not yet gone mainstream.
- The Vision Pro was impressive compared to previous headsets.
- Not comfortable enough and the price is questionable.
- The technology is still in its early stages, but big tech companies are pushing it forward.
Khaoula Lakhlifi, the founder of Arwa, emphasizes that their innovative black box serves as a solution for farmers' challenges ... Show more #ARWA #agriculture #Agriexpo #moroccoworldnews #mwn
Why don’t Americans put butter on their sandwiches?: When it comes to spreadable fats, there’s an ocean of mayo between Europe and the US - and my wife is ...
theguardian.com/food/commentisfree/2023/sep/20/why-dont-americans-put-butter-on-their-sandwiches
Quick Glance: Why Aren't Buttered Sandwiches Popular in the US?
- A classic sandwich includes ham, cheese, and butter.
- American butter is often of lower quality and doesn't contribute much to the taste of a sandwich.
- European butter has a higher fat content and adds more flavor to sandwiches.
- Butter is not as popular in the US as in Europe, as Americans often prefer to use mayonnaise.
Jamie Oliver’s son, Adam Sandler’s daughters: ‘nepo babies’ are taking over showbiz. What about the rest of us?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/13/jamie-olivers-son-adam-sandlers-daughters-nepo-babies-are-taking-over-showbiz-what-about-the-rest-of-us
How to make life much better – my 10 small but satisfying secrets of happiness: From a squirt of Rwandan chilli oil to rolling down a hill and fresh linen ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/06/how-to-make-life-much-better-my-10-small-but-satisfying-secrets-of-happiness
The war on women who use abortion pills takes a terrifying new turn: Researchers in Poland have developed tests that can detect whether a woman has taken ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/16/abortion-pills-week-in-patriarchy-arwa-mahdawi
Looking for your next adventure? Why not move to Venus?: It’s ‘very doable’, according to the man who co-founded the submersibles company OceanGate. In fact ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/09/looking-for-your-next-adventure-why-not-move-to-venus
Quick Glance: Looking for a new adventure? Consider moving to Venus!
- OceanGate was a company that sent people in submarines to the ocean floor until one of the submarines imploded, resulting in the death of all five people on board, including Söhnlein, the co-founder.
- Even though it has been 10 years since Söhnlein left the company, you would think that after such a tragedy, he would want to avoid risky ventures for a while.
- “I believe it is less ambitious than putting 1 million people on the surface of Mars by 2050,” he reflected.
- “I think I have been driven to make humanity a multiplanetary species since I was 11 years old,” he shared with Insider.
From bed-rotting to quiet quitting, everyone loves a so-called trend. Here’s how to invent your own
theguardian.com/society/commentisfree/2023/aug/23/from-bed-rotting-to-quiet-quitting-everyone-loves-a-so-called-trend-heres-how-to-invent-your-own
Are teenage boys in the US becoming more conservative – or more dangerously apathetic?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/02/teenage-boys-the-us-becoming-more-conservative-dangerously-apathetic
Sleep tourism is booming. Here’s why: The world is stressful, so an adventure holiday is the last thing you need. Instead, hotels are offering fancy sleep suites ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/19/sleep-tourism-is-booming-heres-why
How do tech bros plan to ride out Armageddon? Living it up on their private islands
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/25/tech-bros-armageddon-private-islands-sam-bankman-fried-nauru
No, I didn’t imagine it – the ‘NPC’ craze really offers money for robotic gibberish
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/21/npc-tiktok-robotic-make-money
Book bans are sweeping US schools. A surprising new victim? The Bible: When Utah’s Republican lawmakers decided to clamp down on ‘pornographic or indecent’ texts ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/07/book-bans-are-sweeping-us-schools-a-surprising-new-victim-the-bible
For some US residents, it is now impossible to get home insurance - and all because of the climate crisis
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/31/for-some-us-residents-it-is-now-impossible-to-get-home-insurance-and-all-because-of-the-climate-crisis
It’s official: billionaires aren’t the brainboxes they like to believe: The obscene wealth of many CEOs is less a result of intelligence and more down to luck ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/10/its-official-billionaires-arent-the-brainboxes-they-like-to-believe
Will AI free us from drudgery – or leave us jobless and hungry?: Artificial intelligence promises more leisure and creativity for workers. But at the same time ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/30/will-ai-free-us-from-drudgery-or-leave-us-jobless-and-hungry
Quick Glance: AI experts warn of humanity's extinction
- Leading AI experts warn that artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity.
- "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war" emphasize the experts.
- Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind and Dario Amodei of Anthropic support this statement.
- While many other experts consider fears of AI wiping out humanity unrealistic, there are existing problems such as bias in systems that require attention.
Succession isn’t bad – but it is overrated: From the profanity to the shaky cinematography, I have finally had my fill of the hit drama ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/18/succession-is-overrated
I’d eat a jacket potato every day if it wouldn’t end in divorce: Queen Elizabeth II ate jam sandwiches daily, so I’m not alone in craving the same food time ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/24/id-eat-a-jacket-potato-every-day-if-it-wouldnt-end-in-divorce
The biggest lie the rich ever told? That money can’t buy you happiness: New studies confirm that having more money can improve our wellbeing ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/14/the-biggest-lie-the-rich-ever-told-that-money-cant-buy-you-happiness
Cardi B is right. It is time to leave the butt implant era behind: Brazilian butt lifts have the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic procedure – and now ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/19/cardi-b-is-right-it-is-time-to-leave-the-butt-implant-era-behind
A US company is trying to trademark the shape of its lettuce – but this is just the tip of the iceberg
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/17/us-company-trademark-lettuce
After Ivanka Trump’s strategic exit, is Tiffany the new ‘first daughter’?: Trump’s only child with Marla Maples seems to have gone from avoiding the spotlight to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/12/after-ivanka-trumps-strategic-exit-is-tiffany-the-new-first-daughter
One minute, I was in the sauna – the next, I was in a steamy panic: Sweating profusely has improved my life, with the heat wringing all the worry out of me ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/22/one-minute-i-was-in-the-sauna-the-next-i-was-in-a-steamy-panic
What fresh misogynist hell is this? Why a new ‘maid’ cafe is causing a ruckus: I assumed an establishment where young women dress as maids and perform ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/08/what-fresh-misogynist-hell-new-maid-cafe-causing-ruckus
I bought my own home last year. But I now have big regrets: There is immense pressure to buy a place – and to do so is obviously a massive privilege ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/10/i-bought-my-own-home-last-year-i-now-have-big-regrets
Why is American chocolate so disgusting? You really don’t want to know: It tastes like sawdust that’s been drowned in sugar and soaked with baby vomit – and I’ve ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/04/why-is-american-chocolate-so-disgusting-you-really-dont-want-to-know
Don’t ring the doorbell but do clear up after your dog – an everyday guide to modern etiquette
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/08/dont-ring-the-doorbell-but-do-clear-up-after-your-dog-an-everyday-guide-to-modern-etiquette
Watch out for hungry bears! Why Elon Musk’s new town could run into trouble: The world’s richest man is building a libertarian utopia in Texas ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/15/watch-out-for-hungry-bears-why-elon-musk-new-town-could-run-into-trouble
Everyone hates Velma the lesbian detective. Is she really an insult to Scooby-Doo fans?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/18/velma-lesbian-detective-scooby-doo-fans-hate
Millennials aren’t getting more rightwing with age. I suspect I know why: The radicalism of my generation is often attributed to housing costs. But ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/03/millennials-radicalism-not-getting-more-rightwing-with-age
The hospital wants $83,135 for saving my wife. She’s worth it – but where did that figure come from?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/14/hospital-wants-83135-dollars-for-saving-my-wife-worth-it-but-where-did-figure-come-from
What did I achieve in 2022? Erm, let me get back to you on that one: What healthy habits did I take up in 2022? I’m racking my brain, searching for scraps of ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/26/healthy-habits-end-of-year
Support a free and fearless press that annoys the 1%: Without journalists, the future will be shaped by the whims and wants of the mega-rich ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/27/guardian-journalism-arwa-mahdawi
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