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The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

Grammarly: The bane of my existence

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist February 6, 2025
I’ll be uninstalling Grammarly and resorting to the old-fashioned technique of reading my work aloud. What will you choose to do?
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

DeepSeek R1: The real ChatGPT competitor

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist January 30, 2025
And it's winning.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

No, the Hollywood Sign was NOT on fire

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist January 23, 2025
It was AI. With Meta's decision to stop third-party fact-checking and generative AI on the rise, be extra mindful of what you see online.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

CES 2025: Recapped

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist January 17, 2025
Huxley Westemeier's top eight gadgets and electronics from the Consumer Electronics Show.
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

Hey Siri. Do you spy on people?

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist January 9, 2025
If you’re uncomfortable with Siri listening simply disable it in settings.
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)

Don’t fall into the “illusion of choice” trap

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon December 19, 2024
... a column about media literacy.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

ChatGPT search: the dangers of AI hallucinations

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist December 13, 2024
The takeaway: ChatGPT is inaccurate at identifying a source.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

News from Down Under: Australia’s social media ban

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist December 5, 2024
Restricting social media use for teenagers is a great idea. The question is how well it will work.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

Elon Musk wants your health data. Seriously.

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist November 22, 2024
Everyone’s favorite multi-billionaire Elon Musk is at it again, and even his own chatbot doesn't trust him.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

Oasis: AI generated Minecraft?

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist November 15, 2024
This is a big deal: it's the distinction between fake AI systems and actual AI models that can take user input and reshape their output in real time.
ANXIETY. Many feel anxious about the election because the outcome could impact their lives significantly. However, it is important to remember you can take steps to care for your well-being.

[POLITICAL PULSE] Be mindful of mental health this election season

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon November 1, 2024
Many things are at stake this election, your well-being shouldn't be one of them.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

Hearing Health: Apple’s AirPods become clinical hearing aids and… concert earplugs?

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist November 1, 2024
I’ll bring AirPods to the next concert I attend. They’re that good.
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