AI

Climate & Resources

AI can be green: Fire up the GPUs

The energy footprint of training and running AI models is a drop in the ocean compared to what these models make possible for the major environmental benefits now, and in the future. We believe we should be training more models rather than handicapping development. A subject of much debate is the increased environmental impact of […]

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Human & Machine

Digital Sugar: Consequences of unethical recommender systems

Introduction We are spending more and more time online. The average internet user spends over 2 hours on social networking platforms daily. These platforms are powered by recommendation systems, complex algorithms that use machine learning to determine what content should be shown to the user based on their personal data and usage history. In the […]

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Power & Inequality

Artificial Intelligence: a Dividing Force

On March 22nd 2023 an open letter urged all AI laboratories to ‘immediately pause for at least six months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. This letter was signed by technological stalwarts like Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque along with thousands of other people including […]

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Human & Machine Labour & Ownership

Don’t panic: AGI may steal your coffee mug, but it’ll also make sure you have time for that coffee break.

AGI in the Future Workplace In envisioning the future of work in the era of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), there exists apprehension among individuals regarding the potential displacement of their employment roles by AGI or AI in general. AGI is an artificial general intelligence that can be used in different fields, as it is defined […]

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Human & Machine

Redefining the Teacher’s Role: How AI will Revolutionize the Education System

Imagine a classroom where every lesson is tailored just for you, where support is available 24/7, and where learning feels more like discovery than drudgery. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie. It is here and now, thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Already, AI is making waves in schools and […]

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Labour & Ownership Power & Inequality

Digital DNA – Why AI Creations Must Bear Their Unique Mark

Could you tell fiction from reality? If so, how? What can you do to be sure that the online content you view every day on social media is not some computer-generated make-believe? With the impressive pace of progress in the field of generative neural networks and the current ease of access to the technology, concerns […]

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Human & Machine

AI AND AGING: A FUTURISTIC DUO UNVEILING BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR WELL-BEING

The global demographic picture is shifting dramatically, with unprecedented growth in the elderly population. This demographic transition presents many issues, particularly in delivering effective healthcare for older people. In response to these issues, various revolutionary research articles and studies have arisen, providing novel solutions that collectively reinvent the standard model of senior care. As countries […]

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Human & Machine Power & Democracy

AI and Personal Privacy: Navigating the Fine Line Between Convenience and Surveillance

As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve, it is integrated into almost every aspect of our lives, bringing a new level of convenience and efficiency. From smart assistants and chatbots that perform a range of tasks on our command to facial recognition software and predictive policing, AI has undoubtedly made our lives easier. But, this convenience […]

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Human & Machine Power & Inequality

Redefining Care: Advocating AI in Medicine Amidst Ethical Concerns

The rise of AI in healthcare seems now inevitable, its use continuing to grow at a stark rate [1], which has raised serious concerns about the ethics of its applications. Privacy issues, discriminatory bias, and lack of transparency rightfully cause worries among both decision-makers and the public [2] [3] [4]. However, while undoubtedly important, these […]

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Power & Democracy Power & Inequality

Data privacy: Why it should be the next step in AI regulation

In the current stage of development in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is nothing more important than data. It’s the fuel of any statistical-based AI method. The most popular classes of models ingest enormous amounts of data to be trained, such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, PaLM. However, in many models, the users do not explicitly give […]

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