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Did you know that Google changed how we remember? It’s called the “Google Effect” where we don’t remember things we can easily find using a search. Such brain rot is getting worse now that more people are happily using AI. … Read more

There are subscription services for nearly everything: Software, streaming music and video, newspapers, cloud storage, printers and even cars. Many subscriptions are initially affordable, with a teaser low price for the first year or few months. But costs creep up … Read more

A small group of ultra-wealthy tech CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs (known as the “Broligarchy”) are increasingly influencing government, particularly in the US. Their reach is long and their pockets deep. Think Google, Microsoft and Apple. At the same time, everyone … Read more

We are well aware that as we get older we get slower and our cognitive functions decline. Can we still be safe drivers? What makes a safe driver in the first place? This week, on Thursday January 22, we will … Read more

I need to change my old banger for another car, but I have mis-givings about electric vehicle technology. What are the downsides of going electric? New cars are laden with sensors, touch controls and internet connectivity. What happens if the … Read more

On Thursday 8 January at 11.00 am, Chris will repeat her presentation “The Red String of Fate”, first delivered at the Xàbia museum last December. As several JCC members were unable to attend the original talk, which was apparently … Read more

Club members are invited to enjoy a morning of entertainment, drinks, nibbles and Christmas cheer. This Thursday, December 18. We’ll kick off at the earler start time of 10.30 with some of the best viral videos hitting the Internet this … Read more

Soon we will be able to do all kinds of wonderful things with Google’s expanding suite of AI tools, including image and video generation and photo editing just by giving the AI verbal instructions. New apps include NotebookLM, which is … Read more

Christmas is fast approaching, and “Black Friday” (or week these days) is upon us with on-line vendors offering all kinds of discounts to grab our attention and money. How can we be sure we are getting a real bargain or … Read more

With AI-generated text, images, videos and music flooding the web, it’s important that we recognise it. Tools are therefore being rolled out to help us do just that. What’s the best way of trapping an AI? Set a thief to … Read more