‘Always On,’ How Workers Are Suffering From ‘Infinite’ Work
Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Though "Infinite Workday," might sound like the title of a sci-fi film, it's a reality for many Americans, according to a recent report from Microsoft.
Wake up call for AI: computer-vision research increasingly used for surveillance
Nature, 25 June 2025
Imaging research in the popular field of computer vision almost always involves analysing humans and their environments, and most of the subsequent patents can be used in surveillance technologies, a study has found.
The Global A.I. Divide
New York Times, 21 June 2025
As countries race to power artificial intelligence, a yawning gap is opening around the world, with commentary from Prof Vili Lehdonvirta.
How AI deepfake voice scams are becoming the most insidious threat on the internet
The Independent, 23 June 2025
Most deepfake pictures need only one picture to create a semi-believable facial model and experts say deepfakes can make voices indistinguishable from the real thing with just a few minutes of audio. Prof Sandra Wachter comments.
Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit
BBC News, 23 June 2025
One of the world's most popular new titles, however, is about something considerably more sedate - gardening.
The data workers behind AI
ARD1, 23 June 2025
Prof Mark Graham speaks to German broadcaster ARD about the hidden human cost of AI.
Why polarizing content works better online – and what’s behind it
Focus Online, 22 May 2025
The power of social media is shaping our society—not always for the better. Researcher Fabian Braesemann analyzes how the tech giants' platforms are driving social division and presents an alternative: a transparent, European social network.
AI adoption is upending the job market for entry-level workers
The Globe and Mail, 17 June 2025
“Many entry-level workers are no longer asked to produce first drafts – they’re asked to orchestrate the tools that do it,” said Dr. Braesemann. “That may sound empowering, but it removes a key stage of learning.”
Why Gen Z Is ‘Enormously Attractive’ to Employers
Newsweek, 15 June 2025
There have long been concerns about Generation Z and their attitudes towards work. However, according to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Gen Z is "attractive" to employers for one key reason—they are "Generation AI."
Policymakers who think AI can help rescue flagging UK economy should take heed
The Guardian, 15 June 2025
Healthy scepticism is needed because flaw is that large language models remain prone to casually making things up
Should AI And Robots Be Taxed To Protect Workers?
Forbes, 06 June 2025
Detroit used to be the richest city in America, some said it was the wealthiest in the world (in the early 1950's).
No, AI Robots Won’t Take All Our Jobs
ITIF, 05 June 2025
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said last week that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years and cause unemployment to skyrocket to as high as 20 percent.