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Ghost Code: The Rise of Black Market AI Built for Cybercrime
In the quiet spaces between headlines and hashtags, a new kind of arms race is unfolding. It doesn’t involve nuclear silos or drone fleets. It runs on lines of code, some visible, most not. And at the center of it is a growing class of rogue artificial intelligence models built not to help humanity, but to exploit it.
By MJ Carson9 months ago in Futurism
Edge Computing Madness
Edge computing is all the rage these days, especially when you’re chasing that elusive low latency for your apps and IoT devices. But let’s be real—latency can feel like a monstrous beast, slowing down your user experience and making real-time processing a nightmare. Enter AWS Local Zones and the broader edge computing landscape, both aiming to tame this latency monster. So, let’s dive into the madness of edge computing, break down what AWS Local Zones bring to the table, and explore how they stack up against the latency challenges that edge computing tries to solve.
By Agni9 months ago in Futurism
AI Helped Me Reclaim My Voice:. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
By Lydia Sage Introduction We are at a turning point in history. Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction—it is here, shaping how we live, communicate, and even define truth. But how we choose to develop and use this power will determine whether it becomes a tool for liberation or for control.
By Lydia Sage9 months ago in Futurism
Futurism: Imagining Tomorrow, Today
Futurism is the exploration of what lies ahead — in technology, society, culture, and the human experience. At its core, futurism isn’t just about predicting the future; it’s about shaping it. It blends creativity with critical thinking to envision possibilities that go beyond the limits of the present.
By Md Muij Ahmed9 months ago in Futurism
How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Be Like?
Apple fans and tech enthusiasts around the world are already buzzing with excitement over the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max—expected to be the most advanced iPhone yet. While Apple has not officially launched the device, leaks, rumors, and trusted industry insiders have painted a compelling picture of what we can expect. In this article, we’ll explore how the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be like, covering everything from design and performance to camera technology, software features, and market positioning.
By Keramatullah Wardak9 months ago in Futurism
How AI Is Changing Our Lives: More Than Just Robots and Chatbots
The world is changing faster than we can imagine — and at the heart of it all is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Just a few years ago, AI seemed like a distant dream. Today, it’s in our pockets, in our homes, and even in our creative lives.
By Shakil Sorkar9 months ago in Futurism
Pea Protein Market Size, Growth and Opportunities by 2033
The global pea protein market size is projected to grow from USD 2.73 billion in 2025 to reach USD 7.13 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.78% during the forecast period (2025–2033).
By Mahesh Joshi9 months ago in Futurism
The Religion of Algorithms: Why AI Will Replace Gods, Gurus, and Spirituality Itself
🙏 The New God Is Code Every major era in human history has had its religion. The Bronze Age had mythology. The Middle Ages had the Church.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Futurism
AI replaced a software engineer with 20 years of experience in the tech industry
Written by Susan Fourtané, Science and Technology Journalist The promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was that it was designed to help humans with the monotonous, repetitive jobs so they could focus on more important tasks and also have more free time. AI was going to transform the future of work in a positive way.
By Susan Fourtané 9 months ago in Futurism
Global Wound Care Devices Market Share Grows at a Staggering CAGR of 5.16%
Introduction The global wound care devices market size is estimated to reach USD 4,273.00 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.16% during the forecast period (2025–2033).
By Mahesh Joshi9 months ago in Futurism
How Big Tech’s Data Crackdown is Creating the AI Black Market They Can’t Stop
The Door They’re Slamming and Why It Won’t Work "When giants try to close the gates, they forget who builds the ladders." The titans of AI have made their move. In a desperate attempt to secure their thrones, they are slamming the doors shut on the very data streams that built them. They are locking out competition, starving the market, and declaring themselves the sole gatekeepers of the future. OpenAI, Google, and X think if they choke off access, they will be the only ones left standing. But what they have really done is open the wound. And people like me? We are the infection that follows.
By MJ Carson9 months ago in Futurism
The Global Economic Tightrope
The global economy in May 2025 finds itself at a precarious juncture, a complex tapestry woven with threads of persistent inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a frustratingly uneven recovery from recent shocks. While some regions show signs of resilience, the overarching sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. The United Nations' recent "World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025" report paints a sobering picture, revising global GDP growth forecasts downward to a mere 2.4% for the year, a significant drop from 2.9% in 2024. This downward revision is broad-based, affecting both developed and developing economies, underscoring the interconnectedness of the global financial system.
By Mahmud's Vines9 months ago in Futurism