Made in China AI: new tech, same old story?
History could repeat itself if China turns AI into an abundant, commodity-driven industry. Should we be worried about AI’s new land of plenty?
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DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open‑source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
A big bet on open-source technology has enabled China to rapidly scale its AI innovation while Silicon Valley remains limited by corporate structures.
Why AI resembles a charismatic religious leader
AI can function as a charismatic figure without standing on a stage, establishing a church or gathering disciples, writes a scholar of religion.
AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing
Tech is having a big effect on bond markets.
Millions of new skilled workers are needed – vocational GCSEs could help prepare them
Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to adapt as work changes.
Advertising is coming to AI chatbots — and it could influence the answers you get
AI companies are turning to advertising to fund expensive systems. But commercial incentives could influence how answers are generated.
Travel bots are making decisions for us – convenient, but should we trust them?
At what point should we step in when AI is making travel bookings for us?
Canada’s settlement services are going digital. AI should support workers, not replace them
AI can improve access to settlement services in Canada, but human expertise must remain central to complex, legal and sensitive newcomer needs.
A bestselling novel was pulled from a French literary prize after AI accusations – what next?
The latest literary AI scandal forces us to question what we expect of writers. Some French authors argue AI is now part of our lives – and authorship is evolving.
AI often leaves out minority languages – but some communities are turning it into a lifeline
AI is helping communities own and build vital tools for their minority languages – all without external funding.
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