Could AI really kill all humans? Most scenarios require physical access, making AI armageddon unlikely
Are the warnings of a potential AI apocalypse credible?
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Never mind killer robots – even the good ones are scarily unpredictable
The unexpected behaviour of even simple bots is only going to get more dramatic as AI scales up.
How ChatGPT might be able to help the world’s poorest and the organisations that work with them
AI chatbots can be educational tools but still have many drawbacks.
Five emerging trends that could change our lives online
Here are the trends on the cusp of transforming the online world.
AI could democratise nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first
AI chatbots can make a major contribution but we need to consider people with allergies.
Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research
People with less AI literacy often see the technology as ‘magical’ and awe-inspiring.
Is Google’s LaMDA conscious? A philosopher’s view
A Google employee’s claims that one of its chatbots is sentient has caused a stir across the world.
How science can help us make AI less creepy and more trustworthy
The rise of online ‘chatbots’ shows how artificial intelligence is becoming a part of daily life. But how do you stop them talking like a really bad PA?
Putting DeepSeek to the test: how its performance compares against other AI tools
This evaluation shows how competitive DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot is, beating OpenAI’s flagship models for performance as well as price.
ChatGPT: what the law says about who owns the copyright of AI‑generated content
We may know what ChatGPT can do, but questions remain over who owns the copyright.
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