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AI
Mark Whitby
What Is Generation AI and Why Age No Longer Matters

Generation AI isn’t defined by age — it’s defined by behaviour. This new generation uses artificial intelligence as a thinking partner, not just a tool. As AI makes knowledge cheap and abundant, human value shifts toward judgement, creativity, adaptability, and context. The real divide isn’t technology, but mindset. Generation AI rewards those willing to learn fast, rethink careers, and build new forms of income without permission.

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AI
Mark Whitby
What Is Gen AI? A Plain‑English Explanation

Gen AI — short for Generative Artificial Intelligence — is software that creates content rather than just analysing it. From writing and images to video and code, Gen AI removes friction from creation and puts powerful tools into everyday hands. This article explains what Gen AI really is, how it works in plain English, and why learning to use it matters more than fearing it.

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WhatsApp
Mark Whitby
WhatsApp: Keep your storage in check

Keep your storage in check You can manage your storage in Settings by checking which files are using the most space. Sorting by chats and channels to spot the photos and videos you’re ready to clear out. Learn more: https://faq.whatsapp.com/5503646096388294

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Social Media
Mark Whitby
The Link in Bio Lie (And What Works Instead)

“Link in bio doesn’t fail because people aren’t interested — it fails because it adds friction. Every extra step costs attention. The smartest creators now deliver links directly via DMs, removing effort and keeping momentum alive.”

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AI
Mark Whitby
This Is How I’d Learn AI If I Wanted a Fresh Start at 50

Learning AI at 50 isn’t about becoming technical. It’s about becoming practical. With the right mindset, AI becomes a quiet assistant that amplifies experience, judgement, and human insight. This article breaks down a simple, no-nonsense way to start fresh with AI using a T-Shaped lifestyle approach, a bit of humour, and zero hype.

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AI
Mark Whitby
STOP – AI Isn’t Ready to Be Your Search Engine… Yet

AI Isn’t Ready to Be Your Search Engine… Yet Especially When It Comes to News The other morning, coffee in hand, I did what more and more people are doing now. Instead of Googling, I asked AI about something that had just happened in the world. The response sounded confident. Polished. Helpful. It was also wrong. That’s the moment worth talking about. AI is impressive. In many ways, it’s game-changing. But when it comes to acting as a replacement for

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AI
Mark Whitby
Is AI a Bubble? We Are Asking the Wrong Question

Is AI a bubble, or are we asking the wrong question? While headlines warn of hype and overvaluation, AI tools are already reshaping how we work, create, and do business. This article breaks down the difference between market bubbles and real technology, explains where the hype is coming from, and why even a correction wouldn’t mean the end of AI. The short answer: parts of the AI market may be overheated, but the technology itself is very real and here

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Animated Profile Picture for Gmail

Animated Profile Picture for Gmail Step 1: Upload your profile picture to Kling AI to create a unique animation. Use the image to video generator tool. Turn off native audio. Upload your profile picture as the start and end frames. Add this prompt and modify as needed: “Starting from the original still image, the subject looks at the camera while waving at the camera before settling back to the initial pose creating a perfect loop within the vibrant blue-purple environment.”

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