AI models master complex multitasking by learning to ‘talk’ to themselves

Artificial intelligence systems can significantly improve their ability to tackle unfamiliar problems…

Firms replacing humans with robots risk losing competitive edge, study warns

Organisations that view robots merely as cost-cutting replacements for human workers are…

Perception of AI as job killer erodes trust in democracy and civic participation

Widespread fears that artificial intelligence will replace human labour are directly undermining…

Resilience by design: Protecting the North’s digital backbone

theFreesheet is the official media partner for Manchester Edge & Digital Infrastructure…

Marketers use ‘reversible’ words to shake sceptic confidence in brand claims

Marketing messages become significantly more persuasive when they utilise specific “reversible” words…

AI swarms threaten democracy by faking widespread public consensus

A new class of “AI swarms” threatens to erode democratic stability by…

Poor job design, not physical isolation, drives workplace loneliness epidemic

A crowded office offers no guarantee against isolation, according to a comprehensive…

Satellite data confirms electric vehicles cut real-world pollution levels

Researchers have used high-resolution satellite data to provide the first real-world evidence…

Loneliness drives binge-watching addiction as viewers seek escape

New research indicates that people suffering from loneliness are significantly more likely…

Activists slam new High Seas Treaty as ‘piece of paper’ without direct action

The High Seas Treaty finally came into effect this month after ratification…