For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and other entry-level positions to AI. Internships and junior roles have historically provided a predictable ladder into the workforce by providing new […] … learn more→
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A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI
AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer
For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce. You paid for tuition, showed up to lectures, completed assignments and eventually earned a credential. That process did two things: it gave you access to knowledge that was hard to find elsewhere, and it signalled to employers you had invested time and […] … learn more→
What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips
“And do you work well with AI?” As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity. In fact, […] … learn more→
AI-powered assistive technologies are changing how we experience and imagine public space
New applications and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with wearable devices are changing the way users interact with their environments and each other. The impacts and reach of these new technologies have yet to be fully understood. Connections between technologies and bodies is not a new thing for many disabled persons. Assistive technologies — tools […] … learn more→
Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to “intelligent machines and algorithms that can reason and adapt based on sets of rules and environments which mimic human intelligence”. This field is evolving rapidly and the education sector, for one, is abuzz with discussion on AI use for writing. This matters not just for academics, but for anyone relying on trustworthy […] … learn more→
Here’s why the public needs to challenge the ‘good AI’ myth pushed by tech companies
While there’s been much negative discussion about AI, including on the possibility that it will take over the world, the public is also being bombarded with positive messages about the technology, and what it can do. This “good AI” myth is a key tool used by tech companies to promote their products. Yet there’s evidence that consumers are wary of the presence of AI […] … learn more→
MIT researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated
Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty? Most importantly, there has been concern that using AI will lead to a widespread “dumbing down”, or decline in the ability to think critically. If […] … learn more→
ChatGPT at university: why supervision is better than prohibition or laissez-faire
Since the arrival of ChatGPT, schools and universities have been faced with a major challenge: how to integrate these tools without compromising their fundamental educational principles? Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers a multitude of promising prospects in higher education institutions: pedagogical innovation, personalized learning, time savings and stimulation of creativity. However, it raises serious ethical […] … learn more→
Is AI a con? A new book punctures the hype and proposes some ways to resist
Is AI going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs, even creative ones, like doctors, teachers and care workers? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything? The answers, as […] … learn more→
AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries
Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter. As part of the ceremonies to […] … learn more→
