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.

Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Stable Diffusion is the latest open-source AI image generator signalling a growing appetite for new kinds of tech-enabled creativity. Offering brands exciting avenues for innovative communications, it also necessitates intentional mitigation against misinformation and technological biases.

Investments in AI and robotics have enabled a restaurant operator in China to expand the number of its stores without increasing the size of its workforce. As a growing desire for convenient food options drives growth, new and innovative technologies are advancing the food industry on a global scale.

Q.AI is a digital investment app offering wealth management service solutions to help its users control risk and maximize returns. As young investors look for safer options across the board, how are fintech platforms reshaping their services to make investing more accessible and transparent?

Algorithms have become central to discovering new music and products online – but are machine-led recommendations always welcome? Canvas8 spoke to Chiara Longoni, an assistant professor at Boston University, to understand how people’s goals impact their willingness to trust AI.