The mainstreaming of AI is setting a new precedent for how people relate to non-human sources of intelligence. While automation on a consumer level has typically focused on specific tasks like replying to emails or budgeting, it’s now swiftly expanding to a more dynamic range of applications.

People are increasingly feeling as though generative AI isn’t just a fad but rather will become a part of their daily lives – even if they don’t fully trust it. While generally cautious about the technology, a desire remains for the automation and simplification of everyday tasks AI can provide.

High rates of students using AI to write their assignments are worrying universities and forcing them to adopt new strategies to tackle the problem. As generative AI becomes increasingly adopted, its wider diffusion may further undermine people's capacity to discern what's real and what’s not.

Amid a growing care crisis for older adults in the US, Aeolus Robotics is on a mission to transform the future of healthcare through automation. Aeo is a multifunctional robot designed to take the weight off human caregivers by automating at-home support and giving relatives peace of mind.

There is no substitute for therapeutic care or the love of close friends and family at a sorrowful time. But digital innovations like AI therapy bots, after-loss software, and even video games are attempting to bridge the gap between the support we need and that which is accessible.