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The Invisible Workforce Behind Automation

The Invisible Workforce Behind Automation

March 15, 2026March 18, 2026 Suhani Madan

As AI usage continues to surge globally, system automation and the promise of AI performing tasks faster and more efficiently than humans have become increasingly attractive. For many corporations, the prospect of AI operating with a degree of autonomy makes … Continue reading

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The Impact of AI-Generated Content on Natural Disaster Response: Hurricane Melissa

The Impact of AI-Generated Content on Natural Disaster Response: Hurricane Melissa

November 21, 2025November 19, 2025 Spencer Clark

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 21, 2025, it marked a dark milestone as the strongest hurricane to hit the Caribbean in modern history, and the third strongest to ever occur in the Atlantic. With sustained winds … Continue reading

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Preserving the Future: Water, Accountability, and AI

Preserving the Future: Water, Accountability, and AI

October 30, 2025October 28, 2025 Spencer Clark

As the artificial intelligence industry expands, so does its ecological footprint. ChatGPT alone uses an estimated 39.16 million gallons of water daily. That is the equivalent of everyone in Taiwan, a country of approximately 24 million people, flushing their toilet … Continue reading

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Can Democracy Withstand AI Misinformation?

Can Democracy Withstand AI Misinformation?

June 25, 2025June 23, 2025 Lou Didelot

I. Introduction

Just before the January 2024 Democratic primary in New Hampshire, thousands of voters received an unusual phone call from what sounded like President Joe Biden telling them to “save your vote for the November election.” But the call … Continue reading

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From Smartphones to AI: The Environmental Costs of Our Tech Addiction

From Smartphones to AI: The Environmental Costs of Our Tech Addiction

April 4, 2025April 3, 2025 Béatrice Moen

The digital revolution of the last quarter century has fundamentally reshaped society. With the tap of a finger, we can access the world’s information, stream entertainment, and connect with people across the globe. Our fridges can suggest recipes, our workplaces … Continue reading

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NVIDIA Stock Crash Implications

NVIDIA Stock Crash Implications

March 7, 2025March 2, 2025 Anvita Dattatreya

The recent DeepSeek announcement disrupted the AI landscape, triggering widespread debate and a historic stock market reaction. DeepSeek is a generative AI platform like ChatGPT, designed for text generation, code writing, and problem-solving using advanced machine learning. NVIDIA, a company … Continue reading

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Can AI Become Sustainable or Are We Feeding A Digital Beast?

Can AI Become Sustainable or Are We Feeding A Digital Beast?

March 5, 2025March 2, 2025 Victoria Forte

When Chinese entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng unveiled DeepSeek’s latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) app earlier in January, the tech world was quick to marvel at its potential. Here was an AI model that promised to rival the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and … Continue reading

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AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance

AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance

December 5, 2024April 3, 2025 Shannon Tse

In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit.  The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading

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Biometrics and AI Security

Biometrics and AI Security

March 27, 2024March 25, 2024 Anvita Dattatreya

In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of security measures in various sectors, ranging from online banking services to governmental identification systems. The integration of fingerprint scanning and facial recognition has become commonplace, … Continue reading

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Democratic Decline: Deepfakes, Art, Politics, and Children

Democratic Decline: Deepfakes, Art, Politics, and Children

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 Megan Tan

A technological monument, a celebratory milestone in human history, or the beginning of the downfall of modern day democracies? In early February, OpenAI announced the release of Sora, an innovative tool that turns textual prompts into videos which are … Continue reading

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