Technology
Embracing GPT-4 as a collaborator: why we must rethink our approach to AI
Rather than viewing AI as a threat, educators should embrace its collaborative value, and teach students how to use it ethically and productively
AI and the Spread of Pseudoscience and Misinformation: a warning… from an AI
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To find out how AI might accelerate the spread of pseudoscience and misinformation, we asked something of an expert: AI chatbot Chat GPT
The fear of job loss due to artificial intelligence is unfounded
It is understandable that the growth in artificial intelligence will cause serious concerns and anxieties, AI is not going to cause mass unemployment.
Heatfiniti: the physics-defying home heating device scamming worried homeowners
With energy prices rising and many worried consumers unable to heat their homes, products like Heatfiniti look to cash in on the crisis with bogus claims around cost savings
Going cashless may be the future, but we can’t afford to leave vulnerable people behind
As cashless becomes the norm in society, we need to prioritise accessibility to ensure the elderly, poor or vulnerable aren't left out
iNaturalist’s flaws leave people with a false impression of the world around them
AI-based apps like iNaturalist are fun but flawed - they're no substitute for real interaction and engagement with nature
Behind the World Wide Wall: how the anglophone IT industry limits diversity in coding talent
When people have to learn English before they can learn to code, we close the door on a potential wealth of creativity and innovation
Electromagnetic protection: the dodgy devices promising to protect you from EMFs
From the archives, Steve Donnelly discusses the burgeoning field of electromagnetic protection protecting devices