Category: Society
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Can Labour End the Tory Reign?
The forthcoming UK general election on 4 July, announced by Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on 22 May (outside No 10 Downing Street, in the pouring rain), will be a pivotal moment in UK politics. According to opinion polls, Labour…
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Understanding AI in the Context of History
It often seems that you can’t visit a website, read a newspaper, or use your smartphone without the touch of artificial intelligence. Everywhere you look, there is an article, an opinion, a video, or a blog post about AI and…
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A Balanced Approach to AI Integration: Lessons From Klarna’s Customer Service Success
Klarna, a Swedish international fintech company, has introduced an AI assistant developed in collaboration with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Klarna says it has significantly transformed its customer service operations. In a press release on 27 February, Klarna itemised an…
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Navigating Democracy’s Discontent in 2024
A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that while representative democracy remains a popular ideal globally, public satisfaction with its implementation has declined. The study, published this week, surveyed 24 countries in 2023. It found that majorities in…
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The Promise and Peril of Sora Text-to-Video
In the constantly-evolving landscape of AI-assisted content creation, OpenAI’s latest innovation, Sora, represents a seismic shift. This text-to-video generative AI creator is not just another step forward; it’s a leap into a future where the boundaries between imagination and reality…