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→
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Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
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→
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→
Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Well-being: Current Applications
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of work not only in terms of productivity but also in terms of employee well-being. From mental health monitoring to occupational risk prevention, AI is being integrated into the workplace with the aim of improving workers’ quality of life. However, its implementation also raises ethical dilemmas, privacy concerns, […] … learn more→
Can a robot help you age better?
As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor – and even offer a form of companionship for older people. By 2050, the global population of adults aged 60 and above is projected to […] … learn more→
Should readers know if a news story was written by AI? The ethical challenge of modern journalism
Should a newspaper reader know that what they are reading was written with the help of artificial intelligence (AI)? Can journalists guarantee that a text generated with this technology does not contain sexist biases? These and other ethical dilemmas will become increasingly common in media newsrooms, which need to innovate while maintaining journalistic principles. In […] … learn more→
Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity?
Artificial Intelligence began as a quest to simulate the human brain. Is it now in the process of transforming the human brain’s role in daily life? The Industrial Revolution diminished the need for manual labor. As someone who researches the application of AI in international business, I can’t help but wonder whether it is spurring a cognitive revolution, obviating […] … learn more→
Researchers created a chatbot to help teach a university law class – but the AI kept messing up
“AI tutors” have been hyped as a way to revolutionise education. The idea is generative artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT) could adapt to any teaching style set by a teacher. The AI could guide students step-by-step through problems and offer hints without giving away answers. It could then deliver precise, immediate feedback tailored to the […] … learn more→
Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business
The growing proliferation of AI-powered chatbots has led to debates around their social roles as friend, companion or work assistant. And they’re growing increasingly more sophisticated. The role-playing platform Character AI promises personal and creative engagement through conversations with its bot characters. There have also been some negative outcomes: currently, Character.ai is facing a court case involving its chatbot’s role in a […] … learn more→
AI models might be drawn to ‘spiritual bliss’. Then again, they might just talk like hippies
When multibillion-dollar AI developer Anthropic released the latest versions of its Claude chatbot last week, a surprising word turned up several times in the accompanying “system card”: spiritual. Specifically, the developers report that, when two Claude models are set talking to one another, they gravitate towards a “‘spiritual bliss’ attractor state”, producing output such as […] … learn more→
