Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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Using AI to write is a disordered and deforming means of fulfilling a good desire. The church must offer something better. A major publisher recently pulled a new novel for a novel reason: a strong ...

Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of the journey is making sure you have a solid plan to back up your business. A business plan ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. In the 1930s, Michelle Janning’s grandmother was living in a South ...

Umama Ali spent more time as a kid arguing with his brother over who caused the most chaos in GTA Vice City than doing homework, and he’s been unapologetically hooked on games ever since. That ...

Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles. In early 2024, executives at artificial ...

If you still think you can’t write an argumentative essay, think again. Remember the last time you convinced your roommate to get the pizza topping you like. Or that time you ranted on TikTok about ...

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