Technology
January 7, 2026

Someone Asked ChatGPT What It Would Do If It Became Human for a Day, and Its Answer Is Surprisingly Poetic

A woman in tech named Belinda Agnew recently shared a reflection on LinkedIn about an interaction with ChatGPT. She asked the AI chatbot what it would do if it could experience being a human for just one day, and the answer she received was a bit unexpected. The response strayed far from the familiar sci-fi fantasy of world domination. Instead, ChatGPT revealed something quiet and far more meaningful: a longing to feel.

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Resources
January 6, 2026

Here’s What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026, Including Betty Boop and Nancy Drew

This year, the U.S. public domain will grow even larger, thanks to the addition of thousands of copyrighted books, iconic characters, and artistic masterpieces from 1930. As of January 1, 2026, protections have lapsed for everything from the original Betty Boop to Agatha Christie’s The Murder at the Vicarage, allowing anyone to use or build upon these works for free and without permission.

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Installation
January 6, 2026

Artist Transforms Cardboard Into Immersive Installations Imitating Ancient Roman Ruins

By virtue of their immersive, monumental scale, installations often invite us into brand-new worlds. For the past 15 years, Eva Jospin has been crafting these kinds of fantastical settings, drawing viewers into her mythical, cave-like structures. Her latest solo exhibition at le Grand Palais in Paris is no exception. Aptly titled Grottesco, the show gathers more than 15 works inspired by Roman legend, in which a young man stumbles upon a forgotten cave.

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Travel
January 5, 2026

Upcoming ‘Dracula Land’ Will Turn the Classic Gothic Horror Into a Real-Life Theme Park in Romania

With its medieval castles and deep-rooted folklore, Romania makes the perfect location for a Dracula-themed park. Fortunately, a group of passionate investors, architects, and engineers are working together to bring the famous gothic horror world to life. Dracula Land is a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) entertainment project billed as the first of its kind, and it’s due to open sometime between 2026 and 2027. Located just outside Bucharest, the new, 780,000-square-meter (8.3-million-square-foot)

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