Ancient curse tablet bears rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies

Heidelberg University researchers have deciphered the inscription on an ancient curse tablet, which was once used to invoke ...
The Tech Edvocate

How to run Python script

Essential Ways to Run a Python Script Python is one of the most popular programming languages today, widely praised for its simplicity and versatility. Whether you’re a beginner dipping your toes into ...
InfoQ

Google Launches Colab CLI for Developers, Automation, and AI Agents

Google has announced the Google Colab CLI, a command-line tool that allows developers and AI agents to interact with remote ...
The Guardian

Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ‘cut corners’

Sydney Morning Herald removes piece by Cath Ellis, despite Western Sydney University saying her use of AI was ‘appropriate’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...
New Scientist

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

Early writing is a tale of two scripts. Egyptian hieroglyphs and Mesopotamian cuneiform both emerged independently about 5300 years ago. The political powers of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia ...
The New York Times

How A.I. Killed Student Writing (and Revived It)

High school and college teachers are watching students write, in the classroom, in order to protect against the incursion of artificial intelligence. Credit...Video by Lauren Lancaster For The New ...
Gizmodo

The Opening Script Pages of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Are Now Online

In a fun little piece of marketing, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and director Destin Daniel Cretton add notes to the pages. Reading time 2 minutes We’re just about three months out from Spider-Man’s highly ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer

Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein, speaking alongside partner Dana Goldberg, gave an update at CinemaCon. By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor Maverick was directed by Joe Kosinski and also starred ...
The Conversation

A New York Times critic used AI to write his review – but criticism is deeply human

An author and freelance journalist has admitted to using AI to help him write a book review for the New York Times. The Times promptly dropped Preston, calling his “reliance on A.I. and his use of ...
Wired

Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories

When technology reporter Alex Heath has a scoop, he sits down at his computer and speaks into a microphone. He’s not talking to a human colleague—Heath went independent on Substack last year—he’s ...
Los Angeles Times

Stephen Colbert goes from late night to ‘Lord of the Rings’: Host set to co-write new movie script

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Peter Jackson, the visionary filmmaker who adapted author J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy for the big screen in the ...