In an era where global financial transactions move at the speed of light, anti-money laundering (AML) has become more than just a compliance obligation—it is a mission-critical discipline for safeguarding the integrity of economies worldwide. The rise of sophisticated laundering methods, decentralized finance, and cross-border anonymity has elevated the role of AML professionals from silent […] … learn more→
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The road to expertise in Anti-Money laundering: What you need to know
Can you live without emotions?
For Elmer, the protagonist of the Spanish series The Gardener , killing is as easy as planting petunias, since a childhood accident deprived him of feelings. Is it possible that physical changes in the brain activate or deactivate our ability to feel? The answer is yes: a brain injury not only affects speech or the mobility of […] … learn more→
Leonardo da Vinci, eclectic and self-taught intelligence, in science and technology
Leonardo da Vinci is undisputed as a painter and inventor, from the Mona Lisa to his flying machines. What is less well known is that he also made numerous contributions to science and, in a consistently eclectic manner, touched on the physics, geology, and botany of his time. These contributions demonstrate how the Tuscan artist was able […] … learn more→
Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
If you’ve worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail spectacularly. If AI recommends glue as a pizza topping, then you’re safe for another day. But the fact remains that AI already has […] … learn more→
Anxious and out of control of their time: this is how many hyperconnected college students feel.
“I waste a lot of time watching TikTok or reading the news on Twitter”; “My screen time is increasing, and that means I’m losing time that I could be spending or using better for other things”; “I think great ideas require great concentration, and compulsive mobile browsing is preventing me from finding those long breaks”; […] … learn more→
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices – including electric razors and toothbrushes – have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions to an AI assistant like ChatGPT or […] … learn more→
Climate change discourse: a battleground between green capitalism and degrowth?
The effects and management of climate change are a daily part of most scientific disciplines and public debate. We live in an unusual context that exacerbates socioeconomic, cultural, and political dynamics that, like Marc Augé ‘s (1993) non-places , transform the relationship between humans and nature into a constant transit, where ecosystems are nothing more than transit stations for […] … learn more→
The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends
The word “crisis” is used frequently and, I would argue, inaccurately, to depict the psychological well-being of today’s college students. It is true that college students’ mental health has deteriorated in many regards during the past two decades. The Healthy Minds Study, which gathers national survey data on tens of thousands of students annually, has found that the percentage who […] … learn more→
Claude writes a blog post…
I don’t write this blog in the same style that I write my academic papers. I guess that’s obvious. Different audiences, different purposes. Sometimes people ask me about the differences between academic writing and blogging and I do have an answer. But I did also recently ask AI Claude to analyse my blog writing style […] … learn more→
TikTok and Teen Mental Health: Research Alerts
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms among teenagers. According to research, the platform is reshaping their attentional, emotional, and cognitive cues, with a significant impact on their mental health and self-development. Testimonies from bereaved families have demonstrated the sometimes tragic consequences of unsupervised exposure. In November 2024, for example, seven French families sued […] … learn more→
