To improve mental health, go online, over-50s told. It keeps you connected and informed
Regularly going online to stay informed and connected to those around them may help those aged 50 and over improve their mental health, according to new research from the University of Hong Kong.A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour in November found that people aged 50 and over who are online have fewer depressive symptoms on average than those who do not use the internet.The study, which analysed the online habits of more than 87,000 adults in 23 countries – including China, the United States and the United Kingdom, found older people who were often online had about
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Law firms still measure key aspects of their business — productivity, pricing, and growth — in "lawyer terms." Here are superior metrics that calculate success in real-world outcomes and experiences.
Algorithms Are Coming for Democracy—but It's Not All Bad
In 2025, AI is poised to change every aspect of democratic politics—but it won’t necessarily be for the worse. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has used AI to translate his speeches for his multilingual electorate in real time, demonstrating how AI can help diverse democracies to be more inclusive. AI avatars were used by presidential candidates in South Korea in electioneering, enabling them to provide answers to thousands of voters’ questions simultaneously. We are also starting to see AI tools aid fundraising and get-out-the-vote efforts. AI techniques are starting to augment more traditional polling methods, helping campaigns get cheaper and faster data. And congressional candidates have started using AI robocallers to engage voters on issues. In 2025, these trends will continue. AI doesn’t need to be superior to human experts to augment the labor of an overworked canvasser, or to write ad copy similar to that of a junior campaign staffer or volunteer. Politics is competitive, and any technology that can bestow an advantage, or even just garner attention, will be used...
Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds
A majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it with their audiences, a study published Tuesday by the UN’s scientific and cultural arm found, underscoring concerns that some of the biggest online figures can uncritically spread misleading claims.
My mom sent me an article by Aki Ito called, "White-collar Recession: Worst-Hit Jobs are in The Tech Industry." My family knows how hard the search has been for me and how down I have been.
The Link Between Working From Home And The Rise Of Depression: Understanding The Impact And How To Cope
In this blog post, we’ll explore how working from home is contributing to the rise of depression, the signs to look out for, and what you can do to protect
A CEO’s guide to eDiscovery and litigation support: Minimising risk and maximising efficiency
As a CEO, you’re no stranger to making strategic decisions that drive business growth and success. However, in today’s digital age, one often-overlooked aspect can make or break your or…
We're running out of time to identify the functions and design the competencies of the post-AI legal profession. Here's my latest "Future Lawyer Starter Kit." Tell me what you think.
Generative AI and eDiscovery – Adoption in the Courts – Part 2
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction In part one of this series, I discussed a section within Practice Direction 57AD which could potentially be used to allow for the use of Generative AI for the c…