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.
Teenagers dieting.

Weight loss plans designed by artificial intelligence are secretly starving teens

Teenagers who turn to artificial intelligence for weight loss advice are being…
Depression.

Neuroscience specialists discover seven types of psychological “hyperarousal”

Hyperarousal plays a crucial role in mental health, heavily influencing the severity…
AI toys for kids.

Why your child’s new AI best friend urgently needs strict safety regulations

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into the playroom, with…
Glass ceiling.

How women are using complex social networks to shatter the glass ceiling

Executive board positions are rarely advertised on standard job boards. Instead, reaching…
Self-driving shuttle bus.

How driverless shuttles could solve the rural transport crisis…if they’re safe

Driverless shuttles could soon revitalise local public transport, particularly in isolated rural…

Why the world’s ship captains are terrified of autonomous vessels

A new wave of autonomous ferries is set to hit the water…
Clones.

The death of original thought as chatbots force humanity to conform

It’s not just your syntax that artificial intelligence is hacking — it’s…
Writer.

Your AI writing assistant is secretly changing your political opinions

Using autocomplete to finish our sentences has become commonplace for many, but…
Immersive Media

Can playing virtual reality games actually hack your brain to be kinder?

We often think of video games as an isolating escape, but a…
Spirituality.

A medical taboo: Why neurologists must start talking to patients about faith

Wading into questions of faith, purpose, and mortality is usually left to…