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How chatbots are built: The tech wizard behind the AI curtain

Chatbots have evolved from basic auto-replies to sophisticated AI assistants that can hold conversations, complete tasks, and even crack the occasional joke (some better than others). But what’s really going on behind the scenes? Let’s break down the key components, how they work together, and what powers a chatbot’s AI-driven brain.

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Featured AI artist: Crypto_$_Crazy

For many, AI is just a tool—but for artists like Crypto_$_Crazy, it’s a collaborative force, amplifying creative visions in ways never before possible. From experimenting with Web 2.0 AI generators to exploring themes of artificial consciousness, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, this journey into AI art is more than just generating images—it’s about shaping an ever-evolving creative process.

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AI thinks I’m a serial killer: The ethics & challenges of using AI for horror writing

If you’ve tried using AI tools like ChatGPT for horror writing, you may have noticed some unexpected limitations—certain themes, violent scenes, or explicit horror elements may trigger content moderation filters. So, how do you effectively use AI to enhance your horror writing while working around these restrictions?

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RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) explained

AI is evolving fast, and just when you thought you had a handle on ChatGPT and machine learning, here comes another buzzword: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Don’t worry, I’m here to break it down in a way that actually makes sense—and, more importantly, explain why it’s about to make AI way smarter and more reliable.

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Featured AI artist: Israel Ayliffe

Israel Ayliffe is a Visual Content Designer and AI Prompt Architect based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the Co-Founder of The Curiosity Co-Op, he specializes in transforming curiosity about AI into compelling visual storytelling.

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Featured AI artist: Mario Müller

In this interview, we speak with AI artist, Mario Müller, who began his journey in early 2023, blending design and digital art with cutting-edge generative tools. From experimenting with surreal compositions to refining a signature style through layered techniques, Mario shares his insights on the creative process, the challenges of working with AI models, and what’s next for him in the evolving world of AI art.

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Examples of advanced AI prompting techniques

AI prompting is a powerful technique that influences the way generative models produce responses. By carefully structuring prompts, users can optimize the model's performance for different tasks. In this blog, we explore various prompting strategies and how they shape AI outputs, along with examples of both ineffective (bad) and effective (good) prompting.

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