The Soapbox: when AI lies

AI has quietly become a primary source for answers, yet this reliance often fosters confirmation bias and diminishes critical thinking. When users treat AI as an ultimate authority, they risk accepting confident but hallucinated information, as demonstrated by a recent incident where an AI falsely invalidated a legitimate journalist's press card. Beyond AI, the resurgence of vinyl records represents a growing desire for tangible, ritualistic experiences in an era of digital convenience. Despite the ease of streaming, global vinyl sales have expanded significantly since 2007, driven by a preference for the holistic, album-based listening experience and the tactile nature of physical media. Both trends highlight a broader tension between the efficiency of modern technology and the enduring value of human judgment and deliberate engagement with information and art.