What it looks like when a town becomes an AI testbed
In February, Barnsley was named the UK’s first “Tech Town”, with the aim of exploring how AI can improve everyday
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Should AI content be labelled?
For a long time, the assumption behind most content has been simple. A person wrote it.
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AI might feel digital. Its environmental impact isn’t.
Most conversations about AI focus on what it can do. Faster answers. Better tools. More automation.
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What does it actually take to become an AI nation?
The UK keeps positioning itself as a future AI leader.
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Are we already in the second phase of the AI conversation?
The Industrial Revolution comparison is back. You can feel it creeping into more conversations again.
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What happens when photos stop being proof?
For a long time, images have carried a kind of quiet authority. You might question a story, or doubt a
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How does AI generate misinformation?
It’s easy to assume misinformation from AI is intentional. That it’s designed to mislead. Most of the time, it isn’t.
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Is “good AI” being defined by awards?
There seem to be a lot of AI awards appearing lately. Some focus on business impact, others on products and
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If AI removes entry-level roles, what replaces them?
For a long time, most careers have had a similar starting point. You begin in an entry-level role, learn by
