Don’t kick the robot

Spend time with supporters of emerging AI technologies such as chat-bots and you’ll hear an oft-repeated phrase: “The worst it will ever be.” This quote, from the Wharton professor and AI booster Etha

Language is always changing, and nowhere does that happen faster than with teenagers. But forget them and whatever the heck “skibidi” means: there’s a flood of new words in the world of tech, too, tha

Last summer was all about brat and demure. This summer was about slurs against AI. New terms for a middle-aged man who treats Chat-GPT as his new best mate: second-hand thinker, slopper, groksucker. N

From unpacking our problems to ChatGPT to finding solace in Reddit forums, we’re increasingly seeking help through a screen. But is this a crucial step towards democratising mental health support – or a symptom of a society obsessed with a ‘quick fix’?

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