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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Whenever I speak to a group about artificial intelligence, whether they be business executives or students, I ask them about their AI use, and I am always surprised that only a handful of individuals ...

Pokémon Unite, which is out now on the Nintendo Switch with a mobile version coming soon, brings the world of pocket monsters to the multiplayer online battle area (MOBA) genre. Unlike other games in ...

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