Guardian Crossword Editor: Hidden Themes and AI Debate
Guardian crossword editor Alan Connor discusses Tony White's novel with hidden crossword answers, the AI debate, and this month's Genius puzzle.
Guardian crossword editor Alan Connor discusses Tony White's novel with hidden crossword answers, the AI debate, and this month's Genius puzzle.
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Readers guess a 2028 Spider-Man 3 launch, weigh Zelda remake pricing, and debate Steam vs Sony refunds, plus Saros and Tomb Raider memories.
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A look behind the scenes at OpenAI headquarters through a Stephen Collins cartoon, exploring AI's impact on life and style.
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RecommendedPhilip Kraven, a visionary digital artist and AI ethics advocate, passed away at 78. His work redefined art and technology boundaries, leaving a lasting legacy.
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RecommendedDiscover how AI-powered robots are transforming sports, from training assistants to autonomous competitors, raising ethical and competitive questions.
London artists explore whether artificial intelligence can truly create art, from robot painters to AI-generated prophecies, questioning creativity and consciousness in the digital age.
Discover the story behind Chuckie Egg, the iconic 8-bit platform game created by a 15-year-old tea boy in Greater Manchester, which defined British gaming culture and remains beloved 40 years later.
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RecommendedPolitical cartoonist Ben Jennings uses AI-generated imagery to critique escalating US-Iran conflicts in a Guardian feature, blending satire with digital art to highlight geopolitical risks.
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