The Rise of the “Instagram Face”: When Beauty Becomes a Template
Scroll through Instagram long enough and the faces begin to blur together. The same lips, the same cheekbones, the same sculpted jawline. In the age of the “Instagram face,” beauty is no longer about individuality — it’s about fitting the algorithm.
Is This AI or Not? Guess.
Time to test your detective skills. Observe the image carefully. Can you guess whether it was taken by a camera or generated by artificial intelligence?
Your phone now takes worse photos. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Your shots look different now. There's a good reason behind that.
Gen Z and the Gig Economy: Flexibility or Financial Uncertainty?
The gig economy is transforming how Generation Z enters the workforce, offering flexibility, independence, and global opportunities through digital platforms. At the same time, it raises important questions about job security, social protections, and the future structure of employment.
“Why does Gen Z have a desire to be sad?”: How Social Media Romanticizes Mental Illness
With the increased open discussion and acceptance of mental health, there has been a quiet, yet alarming, change in the way we think as a culture. This is especially true on social media, where, in addition to being acknowledged as a reality, emotional pain has become, in some circles, beautiful, or even desirable. This is especially true on social media, which thrives on engagement, and rewards vulnerability with validation.
When AI Becomes Your Study Partner
The classroom of 2026 looks different from what it did even five years ago. Instead of flipping through thick textbooks or highlighting printed notes, students now open ChatGPT to find the answers to their questions and use other AI-powered tools to summarize the lectures instead of typing them manually. It is not a surprise: digital assistants can summarize a 30-page article in a moment, write a code for you that you might struggle to provide on your own, or draft an outline for your research paper.
Artificial Intelligence in the Courtroom
Imagining a courtroom where an artificial intelligence system operates alongside a professional judge is no longer the stuff of artificial intelligence textbooks. On the contrary, several European Union member states (e.g., France, Spain, or Austria) are currently experimenting with tools capable of analyzing large quantities of documents, identifying judicial precedents, classifying documents, and even suggesting possible outcomes based on statistical models!
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
