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On the Radar: Teen Gaming, AI Fights Cybercrime but Can’t Block Explicit Content
The more parents scroll, the more their teens game. AI is being used to confuse cybercriminals, but it’s also getting worse at blocking explicit content.
The Social Reminder
‘The Social Reckoning’ reminds viewers of the dangers of social media misuse. Have we already forgotten how these platforms capitalize on dissension and misinformation?
Director Alex Kendrick Talks About Faith, Faith-Based Films and ‘Flywheel’
More than two decades ago, Alex Kendrick launched his career with Flywheel. Now Alex is back with a remake, and we talk to him about both Flywheels—and faith-based film—right here.
Movie Monday: ‘Other Mommy’ Scares Up a Win
Critics hated it. But that didn’t stop audiences from flocking to Other Mommy, the latest horror movie to make headlines in 2026. Despite logging a
On the Radar: Gen Z Not Picking Up the Phone, Claude ‘Cruelty’ Ban and Teens Less Likely to Identify as LGBT
Gen Z hates phone calls. Anthropic wants to treat Claude like a person. A declining number of teens identify as LGBT.
The AI ‘Ick’: The Growing Aversion to AI Influence
Does familiarity breed contempt? In the case of artificial intelligence, that seems to be true.
Why Grandmaslop Is Making People Grumble
The newest form of AI slop is pulling grandparents into its sloppy mix. And some family members ain’t having it!
Skillet Frontman John Cooper Talks Faith, Mental Illness and ‘After the Storm’
Skillet’s frontman John Cooper has been the band’s driving presence throughout its entire history, and he hasn’t mellowed one bit …
Movie Monday: ‘Verity’ and ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Dig a Grave for ‘Digger’
‘Verity’ takes the weekend crown while ‘Avengers: Endgame’ becomes the highest grossing movie of all time.
On the Radar: ‘Looksmaxxing’ is Official, Discord’s New Age Verification and Existential AI Concerns
Looksmaxxing gets Merriam-Webster’s seal of approval. Discord gets new age verification.
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