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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Start reading recent internet conversations about AI, and you'll find an anecdote that surfaces with increasing frequency: ChatGPT delivered lifesaving medical advice. "Three weeks ago I woke up from ...

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said. By Sheera ...

How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner ...

People listen to clergy and faith leaders call for accountability at the site where Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 8. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our ...

Workdays without busywork are closer to reality than ever, thanks to artificial intelligence. AI tools that can sort and summarize emails, take meeting notes and file expense reports promise to free ...

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

The rapid rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI systems has disrupted education, transforming how students learn and study. Students everywhere have turned to chatbots to help with their homework, ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...