  Artificial intelligence

School starts again on 1 September in many European countries after the summer holidays. But education is not the same with each passing year, and nowadays the rapid development of artificial intelligence inevitably affects both teachers and pupils. Commentators assess the potential harm and benefits of AI in the classroom, and the tasks now facing educators.

They're always available for a chat, they're empathetic and they don't talk back: for some people AI chatbots are more than just machines. According to a new survey 370,000 people in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI. Commentators discuss the consequences, especially for lonely people.

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said in an interview with the business newspaper Dagens Industri that he seeks advice from AIs - using them to get a second opinion, so to speak. The national press sees pros and cons.

Many observers are concerned about the harmful effects of artificial intelligence on humanity. A new study by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is now fuelling fears that AI is slowing down human development progress. Commentators make suggestions as to how governments and leaders can steer the influence of AI in the right direction.

Just over two and a half years after the launch of ChatGPT, using chatbots and other AI tools has become routine for many people. Some users, however, go well beyond what can be described as healthy, commentators observe with concern.

The AI summit in Paris has ended with the announcement of billions in investments, but without a final declaration from all participating states. While US Vice President JD Vance warned against "excessive regulation", French President Emmanuel Macron called for a "framework of trust" that guarantees privacy and intellectual property rights. Commentators examine the emerging lines of conflict.

An AI model launched by Chinese tech company DeepSeek has sent the share prices of several US tech companies into a downward spiral. The new R1 chatbot was reportedly developed at a far lower cost and requires significantly less computing power than its competitors. Europe's press asks where our continent stands in this context.