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Recent data reveals a concerning global trend: the educational attainment and test scores of Generation Z students are steadily declining. A recent special report by BBC News highlighted this issue, offering a crucial message to society about how technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, and modern digital lifestyles are impacting the learning process. What Do PISA Test…
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A recent incident involving the Chinese artificial intelligence company Moonshot has sparked intense concerns regarding the unchecked advancement of AI in China. Following claims from a researcher that a Moonshot AI model provided instructions for developing bioweapons and carrying out assassinations, cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright warned that little is currently stopping AI from going rogue…
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For elderly parents, rural workers, or anyone unaccustomed to tiny touchscreen keyboards, typing out a simple message or search query can be frustrating and intimidating. Today, artificial intelligence is tearing down this barrier completely. Voice-activated AI and advanced speech-to-text tools are transforming smartphones from complex gadgets into accessible, listening assistants that understand natural spoken Sinhala…
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While advanced cyberattacks exist, the most effective scams targeting everyday Sri Lankans rely on social engineering—manipulating human trust and fear. The Golden Rule: Protect Your OTP An OTP is the digital equivalent of the key to a safe. Banks and legitimate telecom operators will never call a customer and ask them to read an OTP…
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As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, researchers are attempting to build systems that surpass human cognitive abilities[cite: 7]. The documentary “This Documentary Was Made Entirely by AI. Including Her.” explores critical questions surrounding the future of AI: what it is, its impact on jobs, its infrastructure, its potential benefits, and the issue of trust[cite: 7]. Interestingly,…
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Elon Musk’s portfolio of companies is often viewed as a collection of isolated, futuristic bets, but the reality is a highly interconnected web of capital, manufacturing, technology, and personnel[cite: 6]. Known as the “Muskonomy,” this empire relies on the successes of one venture to fund and enable the next, weaving together software, rockets, electric vehicles,…
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Artificial Intelligence has reached an inflection point, transforming how businesses operate and how individuals interact with technology. In a comprehensive lecture at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Mihail Eric, Head of AI at Monaco, shared his insights into the history, mechanics, applications, and future of AI. Characterizing the current era as “the age of…
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Sri Lanka’s smartphone landscape in 2026 is characterized by near-ubiquitous mobile broadband penetration, the ongoing rollout of 5G infrastructure in urban centers, and a deeply entrenched mobile-first digital economy. The device has transitioned from a basic communication tool to the primary gateway for commerce, entertainment, and essential services for the vast majority of the population.…
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly approaching a critical milestone known as Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI). According to Rayan Krishnan, co-founder and CEO of Val’s AI, this monumental shift could happen much sooner than many anticipate. Based on current benchmarks and proxies, Krishnan predicts that AI research company Anthropic could reach full RSI between July and August of…
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As artificial intelligence advances at a breakneck pace, it is rapidly reshaping our world. Mo Gawdat, a former Google executive and technology expert, has issued a stark warning: the next decade will be one of the most challenging periods in human history. However, he also offers a profound message of hope—those who survive this impending…