technology
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⏳ 🤖🧠How AI Affects Your Mind 🧠🤖
AI is increasingly integrated into daily life, aiding in tasks but also posing risks to mental health through overreliance and excessive screen time. Overautomation complicates workflows, while dependency on AI can lead to cognitive decline. Additionally, addictive platforms contribute to loneliness and heightened anxiety, amplifying existing vulnerabilities rather than creating new issues. Continue reading
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⏳ 🤖🧑💻🔍How AI Is Reshaping Our Vocabulary 🧑💻🔍🤖
Emerging terms like doomscrolling and digital dementia reflect the impact of technology on mental health, emphasizing issues related to screen time and AI companionship. While the need for mental health professionals grows, AI tools like chatbot therapy can provide essential support, highlighting an evolving lexicon that captures our societal challenges and solutions. Continue reading
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Building a Permission-Aware Search System: Architecture, Design, and Lessons Learned
Enterprise application searches are complex, requiring safe and effective handling of sensitive data. This post discusses a pluggable search system designed for internal support, focusing on real-time performance, strict permission enforcement, and efficient query processing. Key features include identifier resolution, comprehensive query rewriting, and an effective authorization model to protect sensitive information. Continue reading
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💰🤖Loneliness Inc: How Businesses Are Profiting From Social Void 🤖💰
A Chinese app went viral recently, reflecting the isolation of modern-day living. Named “Are You Dead”, the app requires users to check in on the app every day. If several days are missed, the app automatically notifies the emergency contact. The app even introduced a subscription fee before being removed from app stores. Is this… Continue reading
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India Needs An AI-Focused Education Overhaul
Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, AI will be integrated into India’s school curriculum from Class 3, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications. This shift aims to address the inadequacies of the current education system, which has focused on rote memorization. A comprehensive approach is essential for developing an AI-ready workforce and fostering innovation. Continue reading
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How I Used AI As A Test Prep Tool
Google’s Gemini has been transformed into a free SAT prep tool, signaling potential expansion into Indian exams like IIT JEE and NEET. As AI reshapes education, traditional prep models may decline, requiring students to adapt to new technology. However, access to digital resources remains a challenge in India’s schools. Continue reading
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How To Combat Social Media Addiction
Australia became the first country to recently ban children and teens under 16 from using social media. While there are pros and cons to the policy (you can read in the previous post), a surface-level ban is unlikely to be successful. Think of any recent ban on plastic, alcohol, or books… and you will get… Continue reading
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Can A Social Media Ban Really Work?
I hate to disagree, but I disagree with Australia banning social media for minors. In December 2025, the country became the first in the world to implement a social media ban on under-16s. Children and teens are blocked from accessing 10 social media apps — including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Platforms found in violation face… Continue reading
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Mapping AI’s Path In 2025
The evolution of AI in 2025 showcased Google’s resurgence, alongside China’s growing ambitions and OpenAI’s struggles. Prompts gained importance, with custom language models emerging as practical solutions. Tech CEOs eyed space for sustainable data centers, while AI demand raised chip shortages and ethical concerns. The author invites topic suggestions for 2026. Continue reading
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What A Tiny Football Club Can Teach Us About Leadership & Startups
In October, Mjällby AIF, a small football team, unexpectedly won Sweden’s top league title despite prior bankruptcy risk. Their success highlights crucial startup lessons, such as the importance of capital efficiency, scouting undervalued talent, founder-like leadership, and being prepared to seize opportunities. Leadership focuses on strategy and performance rather than resources. Continue reading
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Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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