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How far should we trust the voice of AI?

With virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa integrating into our daily lives, robot-human interactions are becoming increasingly common. Anuschka Schmitt has been exploring how our responses are shaped by the voices we hear.

Does increased use of AI have to mean job losses?

One major concern about the growing use of AI is its impact on jobs, particularly those deemed routine or manual. But what if AI can be used to upskill these workers instead? Tomislav Karačić’s study into one seed sorting business finds that with thought and planning, AI can positively reshape how humans and machines work together.

The hidden production line behind AI

How does AI really work? Behind every chatbot is a hidden value chain of human labour and physical data centres. Bingchun Meng's research has taken her to Guizhou, China, to explore the infrastructure behind AI technology innovation and meet those working in these data centres.

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