Spam might not have brought an end to the internet or email, as some dire predictions in the early 2000s claimed it could – but it’s still a massive pain.

Hotter summers, drier forests, rising waters: climate change is not just a threat to our future, it’s hurting our world right now.

Of all the forms of human intellect that one might expect artificial intelligence to emulate, few people would likely place creativity at the top of their list. Creativity

I am a composer who has used creative AI in my music and sound practice for almost two decades. My creative practice and research has focused upon the potential for a collaborative relationship between artists and AI.

The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high streets full of last-minute shoppers during the Christmas rush.

The prospect of AIs making decisions – exerting executive control – is another matter. And it’s one that is now being seriously entertained

Given that the reward structure on social media platforms relies on popularity, as indicated by the number of responses – likes, and comments – a post receives from other users. Black-box algorithms then further amplify the spread of posts that have attracted attention.

 AI chatbots are becoming more powerful, but how do you know if they’re working in your best interest? 

The rise of ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence systems has been accompanied by a sharp increase in anxiety about AI.

In the evolving relationship between technology and society, humans have shown themselves to be incredibly adaptable. What once left us breathless, soon becomes integrated into our everyday lives.

The companies’ financial support for AI has pushed an ongoing rivalry in to the public spotlight. Google’s struggle for dominance with Microsoft is increasingly at the forefront of discussions about AI’s future success.

Since ChatGPT can engage in conversation and generate essays, computer codes, charts and graphs that closely resemble those created by humans, educators worry students may use it to cheat.

Most of us buy goods on the internet without reading the terms and conditions. We take it as a given that the clauses in these standardised agreements are non-negotiable, and hope that they are in our best interests.

In addition to rising mental health issues, there seems to be a general malaise across normally well individuals in society.

Longtermism is the belief that artificial intelligence poses long-term or existential risks to humanity’s future by becoming an out-of-control superintelligence.

Robots are machines that can sense the environment and use that information to perform an action. You can find them nearly everywhere in industrialized societies today.

Since the industrial revolution, construction materials have been largely confined to a range of mass-produced elements. From steel beams to plywood panels, this standardized kit of parts has informed the design and construction of buildings for over 150 years.

Even if you think you are good at analysing faces, research shows many people cannot reliably distinguish between photos of real faces and images that have been computer-generated. This is particularly problematic now that computer systems can create realistic-looking photos of people who don’t exist.

ChatGPT and similar large language models can produce compelling, humanlike answers to an endless array of questions – from queries about the best Italian restaurant in town to explaining competing theories about the nature of evil.

Fear engulfed everyone during the pandemic. Yet when a vaccine became available, it was met with fierce resistance. Anti-vaccination crowds formed, and some of these groups argued this vaccine was against their religious beliefs.

Digital employees offer companies advantages, but there are also drawbacks, says Lingyao (Ivy) Yuan.

It is the amount of parental care the offspring receives that supports a larger brain.

With all those smartphone notifications, it’s no wonder you lose focus on what you’re trying to do do.