Wise in the Age of Al
Everywhere I turn lately, at schools, at home, even at the café around the corner 1- -one thing is clear. Al is no longer the future. It’s the present.
But while we’re busy using Al to plan vacations, perfect our photos, finish homework (or at least try), and even organize birthday parties, there’s one question we must pause and ask ourselves: Are we safe? Is your phone quietly watching you? Are your conversations being converted into ads and suggestions you never asked for? Is your personal data truly your own anymore?
The truth is, we live inside a network that’s always “listening.” It’s important-now more than ever to be clued into how Al works, how data travels, and how we can protect ourselves. Whether you’re a teenager or a grandparent, being tech-wise is no longer optional-it’s survival.
But here’s the silver lining: Being aware gives you back control. Knowing your privacy settings, being careful with permissions, using Al tools wisely but sceptically that’s how you stay ahead, not scared.
That being said, this issue is not all tech and no heart. We’ve packed it with real-life inspirations too. We have an exclusive feature with Meenaakshi Chaudhary, who is ringing in a new era for the South Indian film industry with her powerful and diverse roles.
From the wonders of rice and its health benefits to the latest discoveries in food, fashion, and dining, we have curated stories that are rooted in real experiences, things you can feel, taste, and live because at Hashtag Magazine, we believe that even in a world racing toward Al, it’s the human stories that matter most.
Stay curious, stay alert, and most importantly stay wise all the way.