Year: 2026

Jodi Beggs experienced a setback in her job application process when her curriculum vitae was penalised for exceeding two pages. The use of her middle name's initial in one document but not in another also contributed to a lower score. Interestingly, had she replaced "per cent" with the symbol "%", her score would have improved. Beggs, a data scientist seeking employment, received this feedback from an online tool designed to compare job descriptions with candidates' documents to assess their compatibility. One of the more renowned platforms is Jobscan, although Beggs did not specify which one she used. She remarked, "If my job is to please robots, then, despite my reservations about AI-generated content, I will do so." Jobscan and similar applications operate on the premise that hiring co...

Emerging Trends in Digital Exploitation of Adolescents In just one year, approximately 20 million adolescents aged between 12 and 17 experienced some form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse across 21 countries, which include Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. It is estimated that nearly 60% of these incidents occurred on social media platforms. In light of this alarming context, the report titled ‘Through the Eyes of Childhood: How Digital Technologies Facilitate Child Sexual Abuse’ highlights the urgent need to enhance the safety of digital platforms from the ground up. This includes strengthening the privacy protections for children, limiting unsolicited contact from adults, improving the safety of recommendation systems, and bolstering the detection and reporting of abus...

OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra: A Leap Forward in AI Technology OpenAI has officially introduced its latest generation AI model, GPT-6 Astra, which promises to excel in various domains such as computer navigation, web browsing, software programming, and the resolution of intricate mathematical problems. This model is set to be rolled out to paying customers shortly, beginning with enterprise users who are part of the early access programme known as "Daybreak," followed by subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business. However, the availability of this model for free ChatGPT users remains uncertain as OpenAI has yet to provide clarity on this matter. Confidence in the Era of General AI During a recent press conference, OpenAI executives expressed considerable confidence regarding their new AI ...