Technology

In a digital age dominated by artificial intelligence, the way we speak and write is subtly, but steadily, shifting—thanks in large part to tools like ChatGPT. According to a new study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, English speakers have begun to incorporate certain AI-style phrasings, termed “GPT words,” into everyday communication at a remarkable pace over the past 18 months. The findings suggest that the boundary between human expression and machine-generated language is becoming less distinct, raising important questions for language, culture, and education in Thailand and around the world (Gizmodo).

A new artificial intelligence platform, OhChat, is making global headlines by merging celebrity culture, technology, and intimacy into an unprecedented online experience. Marketed as a futuristic “OnlyFans for the AI era,” OhChat hosts AI-powered digital twins of real-world celebrities, allowing fans to interact with hyperreal simulations that never sleep, never eat, and never log off. The platform’s rapid rise reflects profound shifts in both how digital consumers seek connection and the boundaries of personal branding and technology.

A sweeping wave of digital fatigue and internet burnout has set the tone for summer 2025, as online life feels more overwhelming and less enjoyable than ever before, pushing millions worldwide—and in Thailand—to seek solace offline. Recent essays and fresh research highlight not only a cultural turning point but a crucial mental health inflection: the internet as we knew it is over, and going outside is the new imperative for personal and collective well-being (Slate).

A growing body of scientific research and business insight, recently brought to international attention by a discussion of Steve Jobs’s educational philosophy, is challenging the longstanding belief that specialization is the key to success and happiness in education, career, and life. Instead, studies and expert perspectives suggest that those who embrace a wide range of interests and disciplines—so-called generalists—are often happier, more innovative, and better equipped to thrive in today’s fast-changing world Greater Good, Accessory To Success, Medium.