Vicki Turk

Journalist focusing on tech and longform. Formerly @restofworld, @WiredUK, @NewScientist, @Motherboard. Email: vturk.writes@gmail (no PR please!)

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

AI-written text is baked into software that millions, if not billions, of people use every day, @VickiTurk writes. How will it influence how we communicate with one another? https://t.co/dEcwFCg22s

[Lydia Wilson @lsmwilson]

TONIGHT: our super important discussion on how tech is shaping our worldviews, our politics and our trust in each other - @frontlineclub at 7pm with the brilliant @oliviasolon @VickiTurk @FaisalAlYafai - last few tickets available here: https://t.co/a4wMdJPl6S?

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

London journos! I'm speaking at the Frontline Club on Friday alongside @oliviasolon, hosted by @lsmwilson and @FaisalAlYafai. We'll be talking about how AI, algorithms, and disinformation are reshaping truth and power. Come join the discussion, it's free! https://t.co/ROjy50mHqr

[Faisal Al Yafai @FaisalAlYafai]

We're back @frontlineclub this Friday, for a fascinating discussion on how AI, algorithms and disinformation are reshaping truth, power and politics. With the brilliant @oliviasolon @VickiTurk @lsmwilson. Join us @newlinesmag https://t.co/riFuKEt3Uz

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

It's rare that I venture outside the tech beat, but I loved writing this piece about councils' various restrictions on dogs. Are blanket rules necessary to address poorly behaved pooches, or do they mainly penalise responsible dog owners? https://t.co/XEIAjpc81p

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

🚨Freelance writers!🚨 I'm looking for *experienced tech writers* to pitch stories related to the future of manufacturing.

Think: advanced manufacturing tech; use of AI, IoT or robotics; sustainable processes; supply chain shifts, future workforce

Pitch [email protected]

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

Do you work in tech? Have you found yourself talking to Claude, ChatGPT, or other AI chatbots like a friend or confidant - beyond using it as a purely professional tool? I'd like to talk to you! DM me or email in bio.

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

I've always been sceptical of productivity apps but thought I'd give the new wave of AI workflow tools a go... Here's how it went https://t.co/NLxZq1ne2e

[Willie Agnew | [email protected] @willie_agnew]

What is in audio datasets? Check out this excellent writeup of our recent paper!

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

What could go wrong if you train audio AI models on readings of public domain books?

(They could learn outdated racist slurs, for one.)

https://t.co/HynHcTd0Jy

[Andrew Deck @decka227]

Proud to share that my feature with @Raksha_Kumar won a 2024 SAJA Award for outstanding culture reporting this weekend! @sajahq

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

Well this was fun! I got suitably @WIRED on mushrooms (/placebo effect) while exploring the new trend of adaptogenic drinks https://t.co/IgXDeGPDZq

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

Also one commenter is "surprised and disappointed" in me for even writing about this topic, which is apparently "normalizing something deeply disturbing and abnormal."

Not a subject I thought would be that controversial!

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

Humanoid robots are having a moment, but robot bodies lag behind advances in AI. It was fascinating to talk to people at the forefront of robotics to learn more about the challenges still hindering a properly multipurpose robot https://t.co/eWAKNcUsPN

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

I'm also intrigued by the idea suggested by one of my interviewees that AGI is not be possible without a physical embodiment... Really interesting take

[Melanie Mitchell @MelMitchell1]

"Hand-wringing about the possibility that AI developers will lose control of their creation distracts from the more plausible scenario that they’ll use it as planned."

[Michael Zelenko @mvzelenks]

🚨🚨JOB POST🚨 🚨

Thrilled to share that @restofworld is leaning even further into covering labor!

Seeking a 1-year labor editor to helm coverage of how tech is changing the nature of work globally.

We encourage candidates from around the world!

https://t.co/LLa9n2Egty

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

ok I underestimated how many super smart sciencey folk would see this 😅 I've reached out to some people who may be particularly suited to the specific thing I'm working on right now, sorry if I can't reply to you all!!

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

🚨Freelance journos!🚨 I'm looking for some science writers for a project... Must have experience in health reporting. Sound like you? Drop me a line

[Vicki Turk @VickiTurk]

🚨Freelance journos!🚨 I'm looking for some science writers for a project... Must have experience in health reporting. Sound like you? Drop me a line