People are growing increasingly comfortable using artificial intelligence for purposes such as research, brainstorming, and translation. Yet many still don't trust the technology entirely, adamant about keeping the human touch. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons about how they use AI in their lives.

Parents and students are split when it comes to approaching careers, with parents favouring apprenticeships and students preferring university. More and more, people are rethinking their faith in academia and higher education, although questions remain about the benefits of alternative pathways.

DingTalk is supporting Chinese students taking university entrance exams by challenging its AI function to write an essay. While the academic community struggles with the progression of AI, brands have the opportunity to showcase the tech’s shortcomings in a way that facilitates learning.

Disinformation spreads like wildfire on social media, especially when it’s fueled by dark money and content farms. But what happens when generative AI like ChatGPT makes creating such material as easy as hitting enter? And what role can brands play in combating this worrying trend?