Society

In a time of rapid AI advancement, a Vatican voice calls on us to reflect on dignity, humanity, and what the Church calls “the wisdom of the heart.” I share insights from a compelling FIR interview with Monsignor Paul Tighe to remind us that our future must be shaped with and for people.

Led by Chile, Latin America is building its own chatbot, Latam-GPT, to reflect local languages, dialects and cultures. This regional AI model challenges the dominance of global tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, raising vital questions about language, representation and digital sovereignty.

As generative AI reshapes how we write, it’s also changing how we speak and interact. In echoing its tone, we risk losing something human – our quirks, our voices, and maybe even our individuality.

X may no longer be a good place to engage, but is it still worth listening in? I reflect on why I stopped using X, what's changed since, and whether communicators should reconsider their stance in 2025.

As deportation raids surge in the US, vulnerable communities are turning to mobile apps for safety and support. This post explores how these digital tools offer protection — and why similar responses haven’t emerged in the UK or EU.

There’s much to unpack in Mary Meeker’s new AI Trends report – and it’s not easy reading unless you’re deep into the subject. This post offers plain-English summaries of the eight core themes and a downloadable, business-friendly guide.

The Vatican’s continued investment in social media for Pope Leo XIV signals a smart strategic move to stay visible, credible, and relevant in a digitally connected world – and raises the question of how far this engagement could evolve across emerging platforms.

AI tools are trained on English, but not the kind most people speak. This post explores how generative AI reinforces American norms, often at the expense of global linguistic diversity. So, whose English is it really speaking?