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12 Nov 2025

The AI soldier and the ethics of war

AI is transforming warfare from a human-driven struggle into a machine-guided simulation, raising urgent questions about the future of ethics, accountability, and humanity on the battlefield.

5 Nov 2025

The rise of large language models and the question of ownership

Balancing open access and corporate ownership of these models will determine whether AI becomes a shared global good or a private monopoly.

29 Oct 2025

Most transformative decade begins as Kurzweil’s AI vision unfolds

Ray Kurzweil predicted AI would change everything. The 2020s may prove him right.

22 Oct 2025

Is the world ready for AI to rule justice?

AI is reshaping the justice system with unprecedented efficiency, but true progress depends on whether humanity is ready to balance innovation with responsibility and ethical judgement.

15 Oct 2025

The AI gold rush where the miners are broke

Billions chase AI’s promise while profits hide in the server room, drowned by power bills, depreciation, and unrealistic goals.

8 Oct 2025

The global struggle to regulate children’s social media use

From Australia to Greece and China, policymakers are exploring how to balance safety, freedom and accountability in children’s use of social media.

1 Oct 2025

The quantum internet is closer than it seems

Quantum internet is emerging not only as a scientific milestone but as a transformative force that could redefine how governments, healthcare systems, and citizens interact in the digital age.

24 Sep 2025

Hidden psychological risks and AI psychosis in human-AI relationships

AI is no longer just a tool. Humans are forming deep emotional bonds with artificial intelligence, impacting behaviour, decision-making, and the very way we perceive connection.