10 ways AI is undermining worker productivity

10 ways AI is undermining worker productivity

10 Ways AI is Undermining Worker Productivity Artificial intelligence is often hailed as a revolutionary tool that enhances productivity by automating routine tasks. However, the reality for many workers is more complex. Despite its potential, AI can introduce new inefficiencies and challenges that undermine its productivity benefits. From time-consuming maintenance tasks to errors in AI…

AI ‘hallucinations’ risk undermining legal system: research

AI ‘hallucinations’ risk undermining legal system: research

As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used across Quebec’s legal profession, a McGill researcher warns AI risks eroding trust in the legal system. Problems are already cropping up in courtrooms, with judges in recent months finding cases of AI-generated fabrications. AI “hallucinations,” where generative AI tools spit out fictional information, are “fundamentally a part of…

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa is warning that the rise of generative AI accessibility and functionality provides significant risks ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. A key concern for the Commission, the country’s electoral process watchdog, is the use of generative AI and chatbots to quickly and easily create hyper-local disinformation…