Author: Zorina Alliata

Artificial intelligence (AI) used to be the stuff of science fiction. Stories about rogue machines and robot uprisings were once a source of amusement, not anxiety. But over recent years, AI has quietly embedded itself in our daily lives. From the algorithms behind social media feeds, to the voice assistants managing our calendars. This quiet takeover has become something far louder: fear. Headlines around AI are often alarmist. Statements such as “AI will take your job”, “AI will end education”, or “AI is dangerous and unregulated” are thrown around regularly. These narratives feed on uncertainty and fuel distrust. But it…