Satirical fiction
The smart fridge refuses to update the cheese
In tomorrow’s kitchen, the camembert wants to stay on the farmhouse release.
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Satire & fiction
Columns from connected kitchens, offices and machines with small ambitions. All invented; some contradictions may seem familiar.
Satirical fiction
The autonomous vacuum discovers the limits of existence
It can get around the table. Now it wants to understand why the table is there.
Read the story — The autonomous vacuum discovers the limits of existence
Satirical fiction
Notifications go on strike for your attention
They want a break between reminders telling you to take a break.
Read the story — Notifications go on strike for your attention
Satirical fiction
The comma claims a share of the AI novel
The text was original. The punctuation had already attended every meeting.
Read the story — The comma claims a share of the AI novel
Satirical fiction
At the museum, AI explains the wall between the paintings
The audio guide found meaning everywhere. The attendant is still looking for the exit.
Read the story — At the museum, AI explains the wall between the paintings
Satirical fiction
The algorithm recommends a soup just like you
You looked at a carrot. The system inferred a life plan.
Read the story — The algorithm recommends a soup just like you
Satirical fiction
The optimised holiday allows four minutes of spontaneity
The itinerary found the best route. The village bench had another idea.
Read the story — The optimised holiday allows four minutes of spontaneity
Satirical fiction
The chatbot wins the apology-without-a-solution award
It understands your frustration. Your parcel would prefer to understand its address.
Read the story — The chatbot wins the apology-without-a-solution award
Satirical fiction
The AI abolishing meetings calls a meeting
Minutes of a revolution that needed a steering committee.
Read the story — The AI abolishing meetings calls a meeting
Satirical fiction
The robot understood the joke. It wants the minutes.
A small play about explaining a joke versus sharing a moment.
Read the story — The robot understood the joke. It wants the minutes.Explainers
Funny scenes introduce the subject, followed by explanations with sources and limits.
Sourced explainer
A large window does not guarantee a clear view of the file
The robot swallowed the binder. It is still looking for the useful paragraph.
Read the story — A large window does not guarantee a clear view of the file
Sourced explainer
A friendly voice is not a demonstration of an inner life
The satnav says it is delighted. The roundabout has received no announcement.
Read the story — A friendly voice is not a demonstration of an inner life
Sourced explainer
The test champion still lost to your printer
A medal in one exercise does not describe an entire working day.
Read the story — The test champion still lost to your printer
Sourced explainer
The document that wanted to become its reader’s boss
A file can contain orders without having the authority to give them.
Read the story — The document that wanted to become its reader’s boss
Sourced explainer
Confidence is not a “verify” button
When a sentence wears a tie, the evidence still has to turn up.
Read the story — Confidence is not a “verify” button
Sourced explainer
This image has a great story. Is it the right one?
The robot is wearing a hat. That still is not identification.
Read the story — This image has a great story. Is it the right one?