The term “brain rot” was once a meme associated with words like 'skibidi toilet' and 'fanum tax', and it was even Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024. However, it has evolved beyond just internet slang ...

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If you were born after 2000, or know someone who is, the chances are you’ve come across this ludicrous AI-generated meme. If not, be reassured that its chaotic, nonsensical banality is the point When ...

When seemingly innocuous content is infused with an agenda and is designed to play on our emotions, it’s not just entertainment anymore. It becomes manipulation. How many hours have you spent ...