Over 70% of people fear AI in some way, with 24% worried it will take over the world. Canvas8 spoke to Tom Chatfield, author of Critical Thinking, to find out how we can create AI that won’t jeopardise our liberty, and to understand how human biases influence machine programming.

Smart speakers are fast-becoming a part of everyday life, but while adults may appreciate the convenience they offer, there are concerns about how kids use these AI assistants. Aiming to ease such worries, Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition is a child-friendly version of its Alexa-powered device.

With AI transforming everything from how people shop, to how they look after their health, it’s now making its way into the office. Robot Vera, the brainchild of Russian startup Stafory, is an AI that’s simplifying the recruitment process for more than 300 clients, including IKEA and L’Oréal.

Some of the brightest British minds in computer science are being lured across the pond by the high salaries of American tech companies such as Google and Amazon. In response, the UK government is investing an additional £300 million in machine learning technologies to plug the brain drain.