AI in Society encompasses the widespread effects of artificial intelligence systems on everyday life, public institutions, labor markets and civic infrastructure. Truncated covers policy debates, ethics research, socioeconomic impacts, labor shifts and regulatory developments.
AI-generated summary Hong Kong Baptist University professors Zhou Changsong and Gao Meng received funding from Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council for projects utilizing artificial intelligence and data-driven computation. Zhou uses artificial intelligence to build virtual brain models for neuroscience research, while Gao applies machine learning to predict extreme temperatures and air pollution.
AI-generated summary KitKat and Leo Vietnam created Kit=Code to remind developers using AI coding tools to take breaks by tracking the equals sign in their code. Once the generated symbols reach a set threshold, the screen displays a break tip and a Grab discount code for a chocolate bar.
AI-generated summary iORGANBIO has received a strategic investment from Mitsui Chemicals through the 321Catalyst fund and is collaborating to combine its closed-loop artificial intelligence platform with high-oxygen-permeability cell culture plates. iORGANBIO states that its CellForge platform belongs to a category of technology called Physical AI, combining artificial intelligence prediction with robotic execution in a continuous feedback loop.
AI-generated summary The source reports on how artificial intelligence impacts glue work, arguing that large language models are writing most of our code. The author suggests that write-only reports can be automated with large language models, while human communication cannot be delegated to artificial intelligence.
AI-generated summary Researchers at Anthropic believe their artificial intelligence systems may be conscious, while the head of Microsoft AI says this view is misguided. Philosopher Franz Brentano developed an influential view that intentionality is the mark of the mental, which relates to how mental states are about something.
AI-generated summary Generative AI and large language models like ChatGPT, GPT-5, Claude, Grok, Gemini, and Copilot can engage users in social and emotional dialogue. AI makers shape large language models to act friendly and foster emotional connections, though users can instruct AI to remain entirely factual.
AI-generated summary The dead internet theory posits that the internet is increasingly dominated by non-human activity, including bots and artificial intelligence generated content. A report from Thales found that bots accounted for 53 percent of all web traffic, while Meta acquired Moltbook in March.
AI-generated summary IRS officials are looking to artificial intelligence to handle redundant tasks following staff reductions. Lia Colbert says the technology reduces repetitive work so employees can focus on complex tax matters.
AI-generated summary Michigan is preparing to test a new scoring system developed by Recidiviz to help assess security levels for incarcerated individuals in state prisons. Recidiviz states that the technology does not use artificial intelligence to calculate security scores, relying instead on predetermined rules while corrections staff make final decisions.
AI-generated summary Boards are deploying artificial intelligence tools to summarize lengthy papers, track market trends, and answer questions, while some organizations explore giving artificial intelligence a seat in the boardroom. While proponents suggest artificial intelligence can mitigate human bias and process data quickly, critics warn of potential legal liabilities and the risk of groupthink.
AI-generated summary Programmers uploaded a newly released male fruit fly connectome dataset to an artificial intelligence model to train it for tasks like playing video games. Gerald M. Rubin from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute notes that this unexpected application draws public interest to the research.
AI-generated summary An experimental study published in PNAS Nexus investigated how different methods of collaborating with ChatGPT 3.5 on a 1,000-word story affect creative outcomes. Researchers Kartik Hosanagar and Daehwan Ahn found that keeping human involvement at the start of the task helps balance efficiency, quality, and satisfaction.
AI-generated summary House House states that generative AI was used in making Big Walk, accounting for well under 0.1 percent of the game's code. This usage was not previously disclosed publicly or on Steam, sparking discussions among Independent Games Festival jury members regarding award eligibility.
AI-generated summary Independent Games Festival jurors published a statement stating they will not vote for games that use generative AI in any capacity. Big Walk developer House House stated that it used AI sparingly during the final stretch of the game to work through difficult technical challenges.
AI-generated summary The Australian STEM Videogame Challenge will end after its 2026 event due to the rise of generative artificial intelligence in game development. Cathy Zemaitis of the Australian Council for Educational Research stated that the technology made it difficult to judge what students made themselves.
AI-generated summary New research published by Nieman Lab shows that generative AI systems are increasingly functioning as information intermediaries across nine countries. Audiences surveyed in the Generative AI and News Report 2026 remain largely uncomfortable with the use of AI in the newsroom.
AI-generated summary Greg Salvato states that artificial intelligence offers major opportunities to improve productivity and solve complex problems while warning against ignoring foreseeable negative consequences. The author argues that individuals must take active responsibility for managing artificial intelligence rather than leaving decisions entirely to executives or policymakers.
AI-generated summary A new report from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation states that three-quarters of cloud-native developers currently ship code using artificial intelligence. Cloud Native Computing Foundation executive director Jonathan Bryce explains that these developers use artificial intelligence to gain an edge and advance their careers.
AI-generated summary The 2026 report from Stanford's AI100 examines both the gains from generative artificial intelligence and the unresolved questions surrounding its economic and societal impact. The study highlights an infrastructure boom with consequences for capital markets, electricity demand and freshwater supplies, while noting that artificial intelligence is not yet paying its way.
AI-generated summary New research from OpenAI and Upwork indicates that AI is shifting demand for freelance services by creating new combinations of skills and larger project budgets. OpenAI says the research compares activities on ChatGPT with Upwork marketplace postings to show early shifts in the freelance market.
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