Traditional dishes such as paella or a Sunday roast are typically synonymous with family and home cooking. But as trust in robots continues to grow, so too is their role in the kitchen – with bots going beyond automated tasks that make life simpler and serving up more sophisticated dishes.

McDonald’s has teamed up with IBM to facilitate the execution and growth of the fast food giant’s Automated Order Technology. This partnership hints at the growing value of convenience and hygiene among diners, but what are the benefits and drawbacks of fully digitized restaurant services?

From voice assistants to robot deliveries, devices are being introduced at an accelerated pace. While some embrace these technologies, others greet them with dismissal, fear, or skepticism. Amazon has partnered with a Bollywood star to help humanise its Alexa devices for Indian users.

Algorithms have become central to discovering new music and products online – but are machine-led recommendations always welcome? Canvas8 spoke to Chiara Longoni, an assistant professor at Boston University, to understand how people’s goals impact their willingness to trust AI.