Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain
People who read report a deeper understanding of others’ experiences and beliefs.
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ChatGPT: our study shows AI can produce academic papers good enough for journals – just as some ban it
Some think ChatGPT threatens education, but it might benefit educators and students alike.
AI chatbots are bad at planning, but this could soon change
Meta and OpenAI are working to incorporate planning abilities into their AI systems.
AI’s threat to Google is more about advertising income than being the number one search engine
Could Google’s undisputed dominance as a search engine come under threat from AI?
Seven tips for talking to children and young people about generative AI
Encourage verifying anything important – news, health claims, law, school facts, statements that may be repeated as “true”.
Why AI consciousness could become the next great societal divide
Ideally, experts should guide this debate. Unfortunately, they disagree too.
How generative AI is transforming financial services – and what it means for customers
From dodgy advice to fake adverts, consumers need to be on their guard.
Travel bots are making decisions for us – convenient, but should we trust them?
At what point should we step in when AI is making travel bookings for us?
Driverless cars still lack common sense. AI chatbot technology could be the answer
Chatbots are much better than traditional driverless car technology at dealing with complex, previously unknown scenarios.
ChatGPT: lessons learned from Italy’s temporary ban of the AI chatbot
The blocking of ChatGPT in Italy raises some important questions, including how to balance access to services with the need to protect children
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