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AI in aspirational magazines

A photographer questions the use of AI models in a magazine about women’s beauty procedures. Is this where we are now? Where are the ethical discussions around this?

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AI in aspirational magazines

A photographer questions the use of AI models in a magazine about women’s beauty procedures. Is this where we are now? Where are the ethical discussions around this?

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When dark design deceives

This 1,000-word case study explores how Academia.edu’s silent auto-renewal charged $371.80 AUD without warning—highlighting the dangers of dark patterns in tech design. Learn what dark patterns are, how they manipulate users, and what ethical leadership in digital spaces should look like.

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When dark design deceives

This 1,000-word case study explores how Academia.edu’s silent auto-renewal charged $371.80 AUD without warning—highlighting the dangers of dark patterns in tech design. Learn what dark patterns are, how they manipulate users, and what ethical leadership in digital spaces should look like.

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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it

After Academia.edu auto-renewed a $371.80 AUD subscription without notice, I requested a refund. They refused. I’m sharing my full complaint letter publicly to warn others about their deceptive billing practices and refusal to offer support or flexibility. This is a cautionary tale worth reading.

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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it

This isn’t a rant. It’s a public warning. On 17 July 2025, I discovered that $371.80 AUD had been withdrawn from my bank account by Academia.edu. I had no idea the subscription was still active. I received no warning. No renewal email. No opt-out reminder. And when I contacted their support team to explain the […]

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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it

After Academia.edu auto-renewed a $371.80 AUD subscription without notice, I requested a refund. They refused. I’m sharing my full complaint letter publicly to warn others about their deceptive billing practices and refusal to offer support or flexibility. This is a cautionary tale worth reading.

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Dating in 2025: what men need to unlearn and relearn

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AI is vastly underestimated

AI isn’t overhyped—it’s misunderstood. In this post, Lee Hopkins explores how AI is quietly transforming business and why leaders who ignore it now risk falling far behind.

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