AI is everywhere these days—smart, shiny, and often way too nosey. That’s where Duck AI waddles in. It’s DuckDuckGo’s answer to “Can I use AI without feeling like I just signed away my digital soul?” Spoiler: yes, you can. What the Duck is Duck AI? Duck AI is DuckDuckGo’s privacy-first …
When Coffee Talk Turns Into AI Talk
Ever catch yourself saying something that sounds a little too… ChatGPT-ish? Like you mean to say “let’s make this easier” but out comes “let’s optimize this process.” Yeah, you’re not alone. According to Florida State University researchers, ChatGPT isn’t just helping us write emails—it’s sneaking into how we actually talk. …
Going Bananas With Gemini Pro: My First Masterpiece
This morning, I officially joined the Gemini Pro club—and let me tell you, it instantly made me feel like the “Most Interesting Man in the World” of AI art. The speed and responsiveness to plain language blew me away. The photo-editing capabilities were genuinely impressive, even if the writing support …
Tech History Is Full Of “early Champions” That Looked Unstoppable—until
ech history is full of “early champions” that looked unstoppable—until they weren’t. Think about MySpace before Facebook, BlackBerry before the iPhone, or Yahoo before Google. Each one felt dominant at the time, but the real winners weren’t always obvious in the early days. That’s the parallel we can draw with …
Should You Buy Prompts Or Learn To Craft Your Own?
In the new world of AI, there’s a growing marketplace where people sell ready-made prompts for ChatGPT and other tools. But here’s the question: should you spend money buying prompts—or is it better to learn how to make your own? Think of it this way: buying prompts is like buying …
When Your Latte Comes With A Side Of AI Suspicion
The other day, I stopped by a local bookstore coffee shop for my usual caffeine fix. Well… that was the plan, anyway. The coffee shop was dark, and a hand-scrawled note explained the reason: staffing issues. But just as I turned to leave, a store associate emerged like a caffeine …
Why You Should Start Getting Friendly With AI… Now
(Because the robots aren’t going to wait for you to catch up) few years ago, “AI” was something you only saw in sci-fi movies—right between the flying cars and the wise-cracking toaster. Fast forward to today, and it’s sitting right here, in your phone, your laptop, and possibly your fridge, …