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Young Bhutanese artists creatively integrating artificial intelligence with traditional cultural art forms in a contemporary studio setting.
Culture Notes

Bhutan's young artists use AI to preserve cultural traditions

Gelephu International Airport is slated to open in 2029 and handle up to 123 flights daily, marking a dramatic shift for the once-isolated nation.

Ananya Sharma·July 3, 2026
A human hand reaching towards a glowing, abstract AI symbol amidst a vast, dimly lit server farm, representing the human cost of automation.
The Reading Room

New Book Explores AI's Flaws and the Human Cost of Automation

Ten of the 15 books on the Chicago Sun-Times' summer reading list did not exist, being AI 'hallucinations', according to Locus Magazine .

Chloe Kim·June 20, 2026
A digital representation of AI algorithms influencing a futuristic living room design with elements of 'clownish charm' and 'theatrical glamour'.
Objects & Finds

Pinterest's $4B AWS AI Investment Signals Bold 2026 Home Design Trends

Pinterest is pouring $4 billion into AI to predict that by 2026, home decor will embrace 'clownish charm' and 'theatrical glamour,' signaling a bold shift in how we discover and define our personal sp

Julian Adebayo·June 7, 2026
A person in 2006 looking at a screen displaying short videos, eerily similar to the modern TikTok feed.
The Reading Room

2006 Book Mentions Features Now Found on TikTok

In a forgotten 2006 sci-fi novel, a character scrolls through an endless feed of short, algorithmically-curated videos, eerily mirroring TikTok's core experience a decade before its launch.

Karim El-Sayed·May 28, 2026
A futuristic library scene with holographic books and an AI interface, symbolizing the intersection of AI and literature.
The Reading Room

Lit Hub Daily May 21 2026: AI Authorship Debate Ignites at Golden Quill

Today, the prestigious Golden Quill Award made history, naming 'Echoes of Elysium' its 2026 winner.

Julian Adebayo·May 21, 2026
California's state capitol building illuminated by AI-generated data streams, showcasing the state's approach to technology and budget planning.
The Reading Room

California Prepares for AI Amid Budget Forecasts

California projects a $2.9 billion budget deficit for 2026-27, even as it plans to hold $23 billion in reserves and takes a proactive stance on AI.

Karim El-Sayed·May 21, 2026