Can AI Know Itself? Assessing the Self-Awareness of Large Language Models
A new study explores whether current artificial intelligence systems can accurately gauge their own capabilities before attempting complex tasks.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Is The Ultimate “What If” Game
The idea of multiple universes isn’t new to movies and television, but it’s become incredibly popular, especially after Marvel started using it. When done well, stories like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Everything Everywhere All at Once are deeply moving explorations of relationships, showing characters confronting alternate versions of their lives and coming to terms with their past decisions. However, repeating this concept too often can diminish its emotional power.
Chinese mall fights bathroom smokers with instant see-through windows
A new system at a Shenzhen mall is causing a stir online after it was revealed that the mall is using technology to publicly discourage smoking in its restrooms.
Saved By The Bell’s Tiffani Thiessen Followed Up Her Family’s A+ Backstreet Boys Holiday Video With Some Actual Pics With The Boy Band
Bringing two fandoms together, Tiffani Thiessen posted a video to Instagram showing her, husband Brady Smith and their two children dressed in the signature all-white of the Backstreet Boys, hitting some classic boy band moves to the tune of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”:
Dog credited with saving missing 82-year-old woman after leading rescuers to her
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office announced on December 29th that Karen Joyce Davis of Elmira had been reported missing. She was last seen earlier that day while walking in the woods with her dog, Cami, a blue heeler.
Fans pay respects after beloved VTuber Illy dies of cystic fibrosis
Illy was a popular VTuber from Scotland who openly shared her experiences living with cystic fibrosis. This genetic condition causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive system, leading to breathing difficulties, frequent infections, and problems with nutrient absorption.
Angels & Demons Is Now on Paramount+
Beginning January 1, 2026, the film Angels & Demons will be available. Released in 2009, this mystery thriller is based on Dan Brown’s 2000 novel of the same name. It’s the second movie in Sony’s Robert Langdon series, following The Da Vinci Code by three years. Interestingly, while the book Angels & Demons happens before the story in The Da Vinci Code, the movie adaptation takes place after the 2006 film. Both films were directed by Ron Howard.
Base Devs: “We’re Not the Main Event, But We’re Not the Backup Either!”
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network, has thrown its weight behind creator coins via Zora, a platform that turns your cat’s Instagram post into a tradable NFT. It’s like giving a gold star to every kid in class, but only if they’ve done their homework. 🎓
Beyond the Hotline: How AI Can Prepare, Not Replace, Mental Health Support
New research examines the role of conversational AI in addressing mental health crises, focusing on its potential to facilitate help-seeking behavior and readiness for human intervention.
Heated Rivalry’s Cast, Author And Creator Had A+ Reactions To Andy Cohen And Anderson Cooper Calling It Out Multiple Times
Cooper and Cohen’s New Year’s Eve show was delightfully chaotic as always. The broadcast included a dramatic reading of Taylor Swift’s “Wood,” puppets of the hosts themselves, and frequent mentions of their show, Heated Rivalry, which is available to stream on HBO Max.