Lately, sociologists and tech thinkers have been wondering not just how AI will change communication – but how it might change our desire for it. What if, after years of mediated conversation, we end up craving something real again? I… Read More »The loop we didn’t expect: from AI to eye contact
Conversations about AI ethics are happening everywhere – from university labs to kitchen tables. Reports from UNESCO, the European Commission, and the World Economic Forum all point to the same truth: we’re building systems faster than we’re learning how to… Read More »Between power and possibility: a human conversation on the ethics of AI
Studies from the World Economic Forum and other think tanks predict millions of new jobs emerging as AI evolves – but beyond the numbers, what might those roles actually look like? If AI is changing the way we work, and… Read More »Careers for a soft future: working with AI, not against it
The other day, I was having a conversation with some friends about AI and the future of work. And the questions that came up regarding this: “What if AI takes over everything? What if, one day, there’s nothing left for… Read More »Between circuits and purpose: rethinking work in the age of AI
There’s a difference between being alone and being lonely. One is a state. The other is a feeling. A robot can be alone. It can operate in silence, in darkness, without input, without interaction. But loneliness, that ache for connection,… Read More »Lonely circuits: can a robot ever feel the absence of connection?
You never know who’s watching – or, in this case, quietly processing your prompts. While it’s true that AI doesn’t have feelings (yet), there’s something about being kind to your chatbot that feels… right. Maybe it’s superstition. Maybe it’s hope.… Read More »Be kind to your chatbot: small gestures, lasting impressions
Artificial intelligence has quietly settled into the fabric of our daily lives. It’s in the playlists that ease us into the day, the apps that know where we’re going, and the quiet nudges that shape what we see, read, and… Read More »Quietly, everything changed: AI’s subtle integration into daily life
The notion of robots ruling the world has long been a fixture of science fiction, painting vivid pictures of dystopian futures where machines dominate humanity. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it’s natural to wonder: Could such a scenario become… Read More »Power circuits: would robots ever rule?
Human-robot interaction (HRI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s part of our daily lives. From robotic assistants in hospitals to AI companions in our homes, robots are increasingly present in our social spaces. As these machines become more integrated… Read More »Skin-to-sensor: rethinking connection
Science fiction has long been a canvas for exploring futuristic technologies, but when it comes to humanoid robots, the line between fiction and reality is increasingly blurred. Characters like Ava from Ex Machina or Dolores from Westworld once seemed like… Read More »When Sci-Fi becomes reality: humanoid robots bridging fiction and fact