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From 8 Bits to AI: How Gen X Witnessed the Birth of Artificial Intelligence

13 March 2025 Talia Wainwright 0

From screeching cassette loads and BASIC programs to modern AI chatbots and generative tools, Gen X has lived the entire evolution of personal computing. This article explores how a hands-on, 8-bit mindset shaped today’s AI breakthroughs—and what it all means for technology’s next chapter.

Illustration of the evolution from dial-up internet to AI-driven workspaces, highlighting Gen X’s technological adaptability.

Gen X and AI Adaptation: Scepticism, Skill, and the Pursuit of Meaning

4 March 2025 Talia Wainwright 0

Gen X has adapted to every major digital shift, from dial-up modems to social media revolutions. Now, AI is transforming the workplace, but this isn’t our first technological upheaval. Here’s how our adaptability, scepticism, and experience give us an edge in the AI era.

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Waka Waka Waka: How AI Ate the Internet – And What Happens When It Runs Out of Power Pellets?

3 March 2025 Talia Wainwright 0

Pac-Man never ran out of pellets—but what if he did? AI is gobbling up human-made content at record speed, but now it’s feeding on itself. Could AI be heading for a digital kill screen? Explore the AI feedback loop and what it means for the future of creativity.

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