Artificial Intelligence OP-ED - The badge says "fully human"... Substack's scanner couldn't see the four AI tools I'd used. New EU rules, a public AI detector and an invisible watermark land in a flurry.
Sponsored POD - Future in the Humanities EP 3/3: The Gig Economy's Hidden Costs Wits University social scientist and researcher Fikile Masikane exposes harsh realities behind promises of entrepreneurial freedom for food delivery drivers in South Africa.
Sponsored POD - Future in the Humanities EP 2/3: Unpacking Social Media Conspiracies in a World of Crisis Wits University media researchers Samuel Olaniran and Iginio Gagliardone come to grips with the societal impact of conspiracy theories in today's social media-led world.
Sponsored POD - Future in the Humanities EP 1/3: Exploring the COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Human Connection Wits University researchers Sahba Besharati and Victoria Williams discuss cultural perceptions of contact, pandemic-induced changes and the long-term effects on social relationships and mental health.
