Tag: ChatGPT
AI is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce
Data labellers are the lifeblood of the AI industry. Yet they are often paid very low wages, work in unsafe environments and lack basic workplace protections.
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.
The latest version of ChatGPT has a feature you’ll fall in love with. And that’s a worry
Even OpenAI is worried about people developing intimate relationships with the new human-like version of its language model-cum-chatbot. But it should have known the risks.
Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history. Here’s why it matters
Open-source AI models promise a more democratic and transparent future. They can also be open to misuse – and ethical concerns remain.
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.
What OpenAI’s deal with News Corp means for journalism (and for you)
Media outlets like The Australian and The Daily Telegraph will now share their content with the makers of ChatGPT. It raises many questions about the future of journalism and how people access news.
AI-assisted writing is quietly booming in academic journals. Here’s why that’s OK
ChatGPT and other AI writing tools can make researchers more productive – but quality control is essential.
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.
Generative AI in the classroom risks further threatening Indigenous inclusion in schools
Tools such as ChatGPT dominate the conversation around AI in schools. But with teachers looking to meet Indigenous content requirements, using generative AI could do more harm than good.
1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?
As far back as the dawn of the internet, scholars have discussed how AI might serve to replace (or supplement) human relationships.
2023 was the year of generative AI. What can we expect in 2024?
Generative AI has changed the ways we work, study and even pray. Here are some highlights of an astonishing year of change – and what we can expect next.
A year of ChatGPT: 5 ways the AI marvel has changed the world
The public release of the chatbot has led to a global conversation about the risks and benefits of AI – a conversation few people were having just a few years ago.
Move over, agony aunt: study finds ChatGPT gives better advice than professional columnists
We tested how ChatGPT stacks up against professional advice columnists – with some intriguing results.
OpenAI’s board is facing backlash for firing CEO Sam Altman – but it’s good it had the power to
At the heart of Silicon Valley lies a powerful admiration for its ‘genius founders’ – but this comes at the cost of accountability.