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Michael Willson

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A digital illustration of a glowing AI brain breaking through a Google search bar, symbolizing the disruption of traditional search engines by artificial intelligence.
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Is AI the End of Google Search as We Know It?

The big question is on everyone’s mind: is AI going to replace Google Search as we know it? The short answer is no — but search is changing fast. With Google adding AI Overviews and testing AI Mode, the familiar “blue links” are no longer the only way people get answers. Instead of ending…

A futuristic AI figure made of glowing digital wireframe sits at a high-tech workstation, analyzing multiple financial charts and data graphs on large screens.
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Can AI Be Trusted with Decision-Making in Finance?

Banks, investors, and regulators are all embracing artificial intelligence to process data, detect fraud, and guide financial choices. But here’s the real question: can AI actually be trusted with decision-making in finance? The short answer is yes, but only with careful oversight. AI is powerful…

How This AI Scientist Does 6 Months of Work in a Day
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How This AI Scientist Does 6 Months of Work in a Day

Artificial intelligence has assisted researchers for years, but a new phase is emerging where AI no longer acts only as a helper. It now performs full scientific investigation at a pace far beyond human limits. The clearest example of this shift is Cosmos, an AI scientist developed by Edison…

Crypto Funds See $2.5B Inflows
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Crypto Funds See $2.5B Inflows

Crypto investment funds have just logged one of their strongest weeks in recent memory. According to CoinShares, exchange-traded products (ETPs) attracted $2.5 billion in inflows, reversing the outflows that had unsettled markets in August. The move signals that both institutions and retail…

Bonk Meme Coin
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Bonk Meme Coin

What Is Bonk Meme Coin Bonk is a meme coin on the Solana blockchain that launched in December 2022 as a community focused dog themed token. It was introduced as Solana’s first major “dog coin,” with a large airdrop that sent Bonk to NFT holders, artists, and developers across the ecosystem. That…

Cloud Gaming
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Cloud Gaming

Cloud gaming means the game runs on a remote server while your device receives a live video stream and sends controller inputs back in real time. The promise is simple. You can play high end console or PC quality games on a phone, laptop, tablet, smart TV, or handheld device without owning powerful…

Visa Launches USDC Settlement in the United States
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Visa Launches USDC Settlement in the United States

On 16 December 2025, Visa announced that it has officially launched USDC settlement in the United States. This means eligible U.S. issuer and acquirer partners can now settle obligations with Visa using Circle’s USDC, a fully reserved, dollar-denominated stablecoin. The settlement process runs over…

Gemini 3 Flash
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Gemini 3 Flash

On 17 December 2025, Google introduced Gemini 3 Flash, a new model designed to make advanced artificial intelligence faster, more affordable, and widely accessible. Unlike experimental or niche AI releases, Gemini 3 Flash is positioned as a default experience across major Google products, including…

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT App Store
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT App Store

OpenAI has quietly crossed an important line. ChatGPT is no longer just a single AI product that answers questions. It is becoming a platform where users can browse, add, and use approved apps directly inside the chat interface. This shift has happened in stages, but the clearest signal arrived on…

Crypto CLARITY Act
Cryptocurrency

Crypto CLARITY Act

The Crypto CLARITY Act is the informal name for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, formally introduced as H.R. 3633. At its core, the bill is designed to solve one of the longest running problems in the US crypto industry: uncertainty over who regulates what. For years, companies have…

Netflix’s AI-Based House
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Netflix’s AI-Based House

Netflix’s AI-Based House is not a futuristic smart home experiment or a voice-controlled living room concept. It is a physical, large-scale experiential venue where Netflix blends immersive technology, data-driven personalization, and interactive environments to extend its storytelling beyond the…

CBS Atlanta to Introduce New AR/VR News Operation
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CBS Atlanta to Introduce New AR/VR News Operation

CBS Atlanta is taking a decisive step toward immersive journalism with the launch of a new AR and VR powered news operation that rethinks how local news is produced and presented. The initiative is not a visual refresh or a one-off experiment. It is a full newsroom rebuild designed to integrate…