When asking about gender online, it's important that we take a few moments to make sure we are asking these questions in an inclusive, respectful way.

AI is exploding. I explore the knotty issue of whether it's possible for humans to create consciousness in machines. What would it mean for us – and them – if it is possible?

Might AI turn on us in the night? This post takes a rambling view through what history has taught us about where our machines might get their goals.

If we don't try to understand our biases, we can't tackle them. I've been doing a bit of research on bias and decided to share what I've learned with you on this important topic.

One of the most valuable things in the world is attention. It is also very easy to exploit. How can we capture attention ethically?

Last month, I attended a talk as part of the excellent Federation Presents series. This one invited Sara Wachter-Boettcher, author of Technically Wrong, as a keynote speaker for a talk entitled 'Toxic Tech'.