Tag: Chatbots
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it needs refining.
Can AI talk us out of conspiracy theory rabbit holes?
A new experiment shows AI chatbots aren’t only good for spreading disinformation – but it comes with plenty of caveats.
AI search tools and chatbots may make NZ news less visible and reliable – new study
The government has revived the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, but the way AI may be skewing news results and visibility is off the table for now. My new research suggests it should be a priority.
An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge
Caryn Marjorie made $70,000 a week from her AI doppelgänger – until things got weird
Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots
Human staff accumulate data as ‘expertise’ instead of giving it to their employers. For profit-chasing retailers, that’s a problem AI can eliminate.
Visualising the 1800s or designing wedding invitations: 6 ways you can use AI beyond generating text
There’s no escaping generative AI as it infiltrates our workplaces and daily lives. Learning what these tools can do will help you understand their full impact.
Snapchat's 'creepy' AI blunder reminds us that chatbots aren't people. But as the lines blur, the risks grow
Snapchat’s AI-powered chatbot malfunctioned this week, raising questions of “sentience” among users. As AI becomes increasingly human-like, society must become AI-literate.
Pictures of pain: how a visual chatbot can help people with chronic pain
A chatbot that lets users express their feelings by drawing may help communication and treatment for people with chronic pain.