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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall

The changing social media world, already hostile to oversight, is making monitoring election activity even more difficult. Yet policymakers still have options.

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Why social media fact-checking promised too much

Many lament social media companies dropping independent fact-checking but perhaps ‘false-checking’ is a more honest and achievable target.

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Open source and under control: the DeepSeek paradox

DeepSeek has emerged on the front line of debates determining the future of AI, but its arrival poses questions over who decides what ‘intelligence’ we need.

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Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

Commentators are right to say DeepSeek’s new AI chatbot is a game-changer but don’t take all the hype about China now dominating the field too seriously.

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The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

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Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

Distractions from mobile phones while driving can cause fatalities. Tackling the problem will require a multi-disciplinary approach.

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AI can be a boon for educators

AI offers significant potential benefits yet has not been accepted completely by educators. This needs to change.

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How AI can help Indian schools tackle the future of work

There is a dire need to strengthen the skills Indian students need to be attractive to future employers. AI can help.

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Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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Psychomatics: a new frontier in understanding AI

The inner workings of large language models remain opaque. Psychomatics offers a novel framework to bridge the gap between human and AI cognition.

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Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation

The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall

Why social media fact-checking promised too much

Open source and under control: the DeepSeek paradox

Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

The battle to reduce road deaths

Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

AI can be a boon for educators

How AI can help Indian schools tackle the future of work

Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

Psychomatics: a new frontier in understanding AI

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