Communication

Recent stories about Pope Leo XIV – from a supposed “leaked letter” to his rejection of an AI-generated avatar pope – reveal how easily spectacle overtakes substance. In an age of distortion, discernment and the wisdom of the heart matter more than ever.

A Stanford study shows that one in four corporate press releases and many UN statements are now AI-assisted. Generative tools are reshaping how organisations write and communicate – raising new questions about authenticity, intent, and trust.

Communication hijacking is more than brand parody – it’s the hostile takeover of campaigns and narratives, when your words are seized and twisted, all designed to erode trust and legitimacy. Here’s why it matters, and what to do about it.

What happens when podcasts stop being conversations and start becoming factory output? As AI voices step up to the mic, the medium faces a defining question: can podcasting keep its human soul in an era of synthetic hosts and mass-produced shows?

A refreshed design for my Ghost blog: more white space, cleaner layout, and easier reading. Built on a customised Neon theme with ChatGPT’s help, the new look focuses on clarity, discovery and sharing.

From Latin America to The Vatican to Saudi Arabia, AI is being reshaped around culture, dignity, and sovereignty. HUMAIN Chat is the latest sign that the future of AI will not be written in just one language or set of values.

A global shift is underway in how authority speaks and citizens listen. As governments embrace new ways to engage, political newsfluencers are changing the rules – and communicators must balance reach with credibility and trust.

Remembering author and early social media pioneer Shel Israel, and revisiting our 2005 interview for "Naked Conversations" about connection, trust, and openness – questions that still matter in today’s fast-changing digital world.