The ‘Stories’ features on Instagram and Snapchat have proven popular among users for their impermanence, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes nature. But how exactly are they being used by brands, celebrities and regular people? And how are these temporary digital tales evolving?

More than 15,000 people have signed a petition against Aristotle, an AI voice assistant for kids, prompting Mattel to drop the product before its release. The furore speaks to people’s discomfort with technology that threatens to replace traditionally human roles.

For many new mums and dads, sharing snaps of their adorable offspring is one of the highlights of parenthood. But research shows a strong divide between parents who see no issue with 'sharenting', and those who are opposed to it. It's exposing the challenges of parenting in a post-internet era.

If you knew that this was the only chance you’d ever get to read this sentence, would you pay closer attention? Snapchat’s ephemeral messages are a more human way of relating digitally, but they offer more than just a carefree share. Their fleeting nature asks us to stop and pay attention.