Iran has officially set a grim world record for the longest internet shutdown. From technical mechanics to the devastating human toll, here is what happens when a state pulls the plug on its citizens.
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When AI Mimics Reality: The Texas Republican’s Viral ‘Rescue’ Gaffe
A Texas politician recently learned the hard way that AI images and reality don't mix after sharing a fake 'rescued soldier' rendering. We break down the fallout, the risks of generative content in politics, and why ‘verify before you amplify’ is the new golden rule.
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Ghost Citations: Is AI Turning Scientific Literature Into a House of Cards?
A Nature analysis has unveiled a 'hallucination epidemic' in 2025's academic output, with thousands of papers built on fake, AI-generated citations. Discover why this threatens the integrity of human knowledge and how we can stop the rot.
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A Ring Around the Moon: Japan’s Audacious Plan for Infinite Clean Energy
Forget the Death Star—Japan is dreaming bigger. Discover the 'Luna Ring,' a proposed solar belt around the moon designed to beam infinite, clean power to Earth 24/7.