Human and Machine

AI fuelled attention economy: The pitfalls of a fast life
- Simon Ilic & Moos Middelkoop
- February 5, 2023
The digital age has created an attention economy, where those who can hold our gaze the longest make the most money. But at what cost? In this op-ed, we explore the dangers of an endless stream of fast-paced content served by AI-powered recommendation algorithms. How it’s changing the way we live our lives. Not only […]
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From Chalkboards to Chatbots: AI to the rescue in the classroom
- Manuel Giurea Scanferla & Ángel Gil
- February 5, 2023
While students are 20% of our population they are 100% of our future. Prince Ea Education is an essential aspect of human development, and its primary objective is to prepare individuals to meet the challenges of life by imparting knowledge, skills, and values. It can be thought of as the transmission of the values and […]
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The Dark Side of Neurotechnologies: Why Governments Must Protect Society
- Karen de Jong & Tara Roopram
- February 5, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a key instrument in society and is already impacting the way we humans participate in it. A revolutionized field of impact has been that of neurotechnology. Neurotechnologies, such as artificially intelligent neural implants encompass all electronic devices that directly interact with the human brain, where AI is often deployed […]
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Beep Boop, Not Bark Bark: AI Pets are the Future
- Björn van der Haas & Nur Başak Özer
- February 4, 2023
Whether you’re a dog, cat, or perhaps bird person, pets are often seen as significant members of the household. It is estimated that about half of the households in The Netherlands and approximately 70% of the households in America own one or multiple pets. Clearly, they are valued highly, and for good reason. However, there […]
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Revolutionize education: Integrate ChatGPT into the school system
- Ilse Feenstra & Merel Florian
- February 3, 2023
Sunday morning, I am cozied up on the couch at my parents’ house. Behind me, I hear my sister typing hastily. Frustrated, she comes to me. “I don’t want to work on this stupid report anymore! It all feels so useless.” My sister is working on yet another reflection report she has to write for […]
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Cancelling Robbogeddon – Why AI Won’t Make Human Labor Obsolete
- Paola Feil & Mitchell Dior
- February 7, 2022
“The changes are so profound that, from the perspective of human history, there has never been a time of greater promise or potential peril” Klaus Schwab, author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution Humanity is experiencing a time of rapid technological development. Advances in Artificial intelligence (AI) and its ability to augment automation are seen as […]
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Man or Machine: What’s the Difference Anyway?
- Julian Eustatia & Rik Timmer
- February 5, 2022
In the past decade, the growth of Artificial Intelligence within our society has been rapid and seamless. It seems as though until only very recently, with the introduction of the GDPR and scandals such as that of Cambridge Analytica, we have allowed with open arms the influx of AI in our daily lives, barely even […]
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Should You Feel Bad about Switching Off an Artificial Intelligence Agent?
- Caterina Fregonese & Kleio Fragkedaki
- February 5, 2022
Not for the moment. However, fast advancements in AI call for a renegotiation of life. Imagine a future in which Alexa has a face and a voice that allows you to interact, play games, order food, talk about your day or do anything else you might normally do with a friend. At what level would […]
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Falling in love with your phone: on why you should embrace artificial love
- Gia Linh Banh & Veerle Hobbelink
- February 5, 2022
21st century relationships are no longer offline. As we move towards a more digital world, our relationships evolve as well. In this article, we debunk some myths about AI relationships, and ask you to broaden your mind on the definition of love.
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