In August 2017, Elon Musk Tweeted that artificial intelligence poses vastly more risk than the nuclear capabilities of North Korea. While that may seem alarmist, the general public are also apprehensive about AI; 42% of Americans don’t trust it and 40% of Britons believe humanoid bots could eventually destroy humanity. On a more practical level, although 45% of retailers in the US are planning to harness AI within the next three years, Americans say they find using AI chatbots frustrating. Three in ten say they don’t trust text bots to assist them with anything.

Creativity is something we regard as uniquely human, but new developments in AI are shaking up the world of art, literature, and music. Canvas8 spoke to Marcus du Sautoy, the author ofThe Creativity Code, to understand how machine learning could expand our creative potential.

Google has launched an AI ethical advisory council, showing respect and consideration for public fears while driving responsible progress. This move showcases and emphasises the need for accountability in development from tech companies, and provides a model for future AI expansion.

Companies may strive to be at the forefront of office space innovation by introducing ping-pong tables or nap pods, but employees appreciate something a lot more functional. How can AI, VR, and wearables be harnessed in the service of a happier, more productive workforce?