Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The public view of artificial intelligence (AI) can be quite fantastical -- many imagine a computer with all the powers of a human brain, able to rationalize decisions, interact with cognizance, and ...

Madrid, a two-time survivor of Stage 4 cancer, weaves together his life experiences – including his Italian heritage, the power of family connection, and effective mindset techniques – into an ...