ai algorithms, artificial intelligence, internet of things, new tech, smart home device

AI Is Making Smart Devices – Watches, Speakers, Doorbells – Easier to Hack.

From asking smart speakers for the weather to receiving personalized advice from smartwatches, devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly streamlining our routines and decision making. The technology is seeping into our lives in subtle ways. Manufacturers gather vast amounts of user data to ensure these smart devices are responsive and personalized. But this ...

Troy Oakes

A smart speaker.

AI Is Everywhere — Including Countless Applications You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Currently, generative AI, in particular — tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Gemini (previously Bard), and others — is at the peak of hype. But as an academic discipline, this technology has been around for much longer than just the last couple of years. When it comes to real-world applications, many ...

Troy Oakes

2023 Was the Year of Generative AI. What Can We Expect in 2024?

In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) truly entered our daily lives. The latest data shows four in five teenagers in the United Kingdom are using generative AI tools. About two-thirds of Australian employees report using generative AI for work. At first, many people used these tools because they were curious about generative AI or wanted to ...

Troy Oakes

Artificial intelligence.

10 Emerging Industries: A Look Into the Future of Opportunities

In today’s rapidly changing world, making informed career and industry choices has never been more crucial. Facing the contemporary challenge of the “employment maze,” young people especially need to consider the potential growth and stability of emerging industries. While technological advancements challenge many traditional sectors, they also pave the way for new opportunities. 10 emerging ...

Emma Lu

Man giving a presentation in a conference room to a group of business colleagues.

International Laws and Treaties Are Failing to Stop a New Arms Race

J. Robert Oppenheimer was the great nuclear physicist, “father of the atomic bomb,” and is now the subject of a blockbuster biopic. But Oppenheimer always despaired about the nuclear arms race triggered by his creation. So the approaching 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing invites us to ask how far we’ve come — or haven’t ...

Troy Oakes

Titan missile ready for launch.

Stephen Hawking on AI: Is This the End of the Human Race?

Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most renowned theoretical physicists, provided profound insights on a range of subjects, including the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity. Even though he passed away in 2018, his perspectives continue to resonate in our increasingly AI-driven society. Today, as discussions on AI’s influence intensify, Hawking’s thoughts on ...

Mike West

A book by Stephen Hawking.

AI and Art: Deciphering Copyright Ownership of AI-Generated Images

With artificial intelligence (AI) carving its niche in every sphere of life, including arts and creativity, legal challenges concerning copyrights have arisen. This issue particularly pertains to images created using AI software, and the question about their rightful ownership — the AI system or the human creator who trained it? Understanding AI-generated images Images produced ...

Viena Abdon

AI imitating the 'Creation of Adam.'