AI detectors – what are they, do they work, what to do instead? We live in a world where articles and pictures and videos can be generated by a machine. Do we want to go down the detective road? Continue reading
Productivity – what is it, can AI help? Being busy is not the same as being productive. That’s a cliche – but sometimes cliches are useful. Continue reading
The state of Gen AI (and people) in 2026 The state of AI in 2026 can be confusing and anxiety-provoking – but there are ways to cope. Continue reading
A parent’s guide to Gen AI: 11 ways to help your offspring stay safe and learn stuff In this, the first Sensible Woman post of 2026, I take my experience as the mother of a gamer and bring you a parent’s guide to AI. Continue reading
The difference a year makes At the start of 2025, our family had no idea what was in store for us… Continue reading
The end-of-year Gen AI post: be afraid, be thoughtful We are almost done with 2025. Time to reflect on a year of generative AI and the emerging dangers – but also to think about what to do about that. Continue reading
If Joburg is red, Cape Town is… Can a city be said to have a colour? In one sense, not at all. And yet, you can have a mental image, an impression, a feeling about a place. Continue reading