Google has announced it will roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to children under the age of 13. While the launch starts within the next week in the United States and Canada, it will launch in Australia later this year. The chatbot will only be available to people via Google’s Family Link accounts. But this development comes with […] … learn more→

Are you one of those who followed the trend of editing photos in the style of ‘Ghibli’ last Eid? The trend has now spread to other visual styles, such as The Muppets , Pixar , and action heroes . Aesthetic images created by artificial intelligence (AI) are certainly appealing. However, behind the stunning visuals, there is the potential for copyright infringement […] … learn more→

Imagine a country with deep political divisions, where different groups don’t trust each other and violence seems likely. Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos from domestic and foreign sources taking over social media. What is likely to happen next? The widespread use of social media during times of political […] … learn more→

What if frantically asking ChatGPT questions was less about a quest for truth and more about a need to ward off anxiety? In the digital age, are we witnessing the return of oracles? Humans faced with uncertainty need ways to ward off its potentially deleterious effects on their lives. Whether we consider this a simple […] … learn more→

The world is facing a “silver tsunami” – an unprecedented ageing of the global workforce. By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the US and other developed and developing economies. Far from being a burden or representing a crisis, the ageing workforce is […] … learn more→

Earlier this year, scientists discovered a peculiar term appearing in published papers: “vegetative electron microscopy”. This phrase, which sounds technical but is actually nonsense, has become a “digital fossil” – an error preserved and reinforced in artificial intelligence (AI) systems that is nearly impossible to remove from our knowledge repositories. Like biological fossils trapped in rock, these […] … learn more→

We are constantly fed a version of AI that looks, sounds and acts suspiciously like us. It speaks in polished sentences, mimics emotions, expresses curiosity, claims to feel compassion, even dabbles in what it calls creativity. But here’s the truth: it possesses none of those qualities. It is not human. And presenting it as if […] … learn more→

“I’m really not sure what to do anymore. I don’t have anyone I can talk to,” types a lonely user to an AI chatbot. The bot responds: “I’m sorry, but we are going to have to change the topic. I won’t be able to engage in a conversation about your personal life.” Is this response […] … learn more→

Social media has recently been flooded with images that looked like they belonged in a Studio Ghibli film. Selfies, family photos and even memes have been re-imagined with the soft pastel palette characteristic of the Japanese animation company founded by Hayao Miyazaki. This followed OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT. The update significantly improved ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities, […] … learn more→

In today’s fast-evolving educational landscape, where students juggle diverse learning styles and information overload, Question.AI emerges as more than just another study app—it’s a dynamic partner in intellectual growth. Built on the principle of “Your Ultimate Study Companion: Ask Anything, Learn Everything,” this platform masterfully blends intuitive design with sophisticated AI capabilities, creating personalized pathways for learners […] … learn more→