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01 / Latest articleNew · 15 September 2026
People designing protective layers around a connected cityAI & human controlWhat future are we designing?
Explainer · AI & Automation · Opinion

Lisa McCarthy explores AI extinction warnings, the limits of kill switches, and lessons from Y2K and nuclear safety for keeping humans in control.

11 min read · Lisa McCarthy · 15 September 2026
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03 / Guides & comparisons

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choice more clearly.

Balanced guidance for decisions where the right answer depends on the business, customer and handover required.

A business team supported by an AI receptionist
Customer Journeys · Comparison

AI Receptionist vs Telephone Answering Service

Compare availability, human judgement, call handling, handover and the questions to ask before choosing.

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A business team reviewing a customer chat journey
Customer Journeys · Comparison

AI Chatbot vs Live Chat

Understand where automated availability helps, where human conversation matters and how a blended approach can work.

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These are working demonstrations, not more articles. Choose a table to hear, test or explore how a connected system could work.

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AI receptionist supporting a busy salon team
Interactive demo · 01

AI Receptionist

Hear how a useful first response can work when your team is not available.

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Connected website and customer tools on a business desk
Interactive demo · 02

Smart Websites

Explore a website journey that helps people find their way and take a next step.

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Connected CRM customer timeline
Interactive demo · 03

Customer Hub

See how useful context can stay connected to each customer relationship.

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Visual workflow builder connecting business follow-up steps
Interactive demo · 04

Workflows

Explore how repeated follow-up steps can become a clearer working flow.

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