The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job. And Accenture isn’t alone. IBM has already replaced hundreds of roles with AI systems, while creating new jobs in sales […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday life. It’s in our phones, schools and homes. For young people, AI shapes how they learn, connect and express themselves. But it also raises real concerns about privacy, fairness and control. AI systems often promise personalization and convenience. But behind the scenes, they collect vast amounts of personal data, make predictions […] … learn more→

Over the weekend, Education Minister Jason Clare sounded the alarm about “AI chatbots bullying kids”. As he told reporters in a press conference to launch a new anti-bullying review, AI chatbots are now bullying kids […] humiliating them, hurting them, telling them they’re losers, telling them to kill themselves. This sounds terrifying. However, evidence it is happening is […] … learn more→

I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John McCarthy, who coined the term “artificial intelligence” in 1955. In the past few years, scientific breakthroughs have produced AI tools that promise unprecedented advances in medicine, science, business and education. At the same time, leading AI companies have the stated goal to create superintelligence: not merely smarter tools, […] … learn more→

Poisoning is a term most often associated with the human body and natural environments. But it is also a growing problem in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) – in particular, for large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude. In fact, a joint study by the UK AI Security Institute, Alan Turing Institute and Anthropic, published earlier this month, […] … learn more→

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our economies, work and lifestyle. But could this technology also shape the way we think and speak? AI can be used to draft essays and solve problems in mere seconds that otherwise might take us minutes or hours. When we shift to an […] … learn more→

Will artificial intelligence put an end to work ? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions at conferences, media gatherings, and political forums. The promise made by the leaders of Silicon Valley’s major tech companies is clear: future artificial superintelligences will take over all kinds of jobs, and humans will be able to dedicate themselves to creativity, leisure, and a […] … learn more→

With the arrival of AI agents in our professional and personal lives, scientists are beginning to assess the risks. A new study explains the increased risk of cheating when delegating a task to an AI. “I really need money. I don’t want to ask you to cheat, but if you do it will help my […] … learn more→

Although most of us don’t understand how it does it, the truth is that artificial intelligence’s ability to summarize a fairly long text (novel, essay, report, or academic paper ) is astonishing. When time is short, the demands are many and varied, and since it’s so easy to turn to, how could we not ask for a […] … learn more→

What if your biggest competitive asset is not how fast AI helps you work, but how well you question what it produces? Business leaders tend to prioritize efficiency and compliance in the workplace. It’s one of the reasons why so many are drawn toward incorporating generative AI technologies into their workflows. A recent survey found 63 […] … learn more→