George Hopkin

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theFreesheet editor George Hopkin is a veteran journalist with over 35 years of experience. As a specialist in technology reporting, Hopkin covers the full spectrum of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Science research.

Global science won’t be broken if researchers share their open data

For years, a growing chorus of critics has warned that the global…
Venice.

Relocating Venice inland may be the only way to survive rising seas

The majestic, floating city of Venice may eventually need to be entirely…
Gambling.

Billion-dollar prediction markets pose a real threat to global democracies

Rapidly growing commercial betting platforms disguised as sophisticated forecasting tools are fuelling…
AI and humans.

Passive reliance on AI is probably destroying your confidence at work

Artificial intelligence might not be actively destroying our underlying cognitive abilities, but…
Mid-life crisis.

Severe economic pressure is breaking the minds of middle-aged Americans

Ten years ago, Frank Infurna began tracking the health, well-being, and life…
Shakespeare and His Friends at the Mermaid Tavern

Lost to the Great Fire, Shakespeare’s missing London home is finally found

For centuries, the exact whereabouts of William Shakespeare’s only known London property…
Gaming computer.

Crushing academic burnout fuels severe teenage gaming addiction

China’s notoriously rigorous education system is taking a devastating toll on its…
Spock.

“Spock effect” exposes how AI chatbots are telling autistic users to stay home

When vulnerable users ask artificial intelligence for life advice, they often confess…
Robot snakes.

Artificial intelligence teaches robotic snakes a new way to roll

When disaster strikes, mechanical snakes are often the ultimate rescue tool. Their…
Ill in bed.

One in four Americans now consult AI chatbots for medical advice

Millions of desperate patients are quietly abandoning the waiting room for a…