Sophia Chalmer
Verified
Infrequent poster, constant lurker | Senior Producer, @bbgoriginals | Always seeking visual pitches for docu-series | schalmer@bloomberg.net
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Sophia Chalmer
The Rules of Human Reproduction Are About to Change
(Bloomberg) -- In-vitro gametogenesis is a technology that could theoretically turn any kind of human cell into those that form sperm or eggs. If IVG becomes viable—and some scientists say it’s only a decade away—it could pave the way to a future where infertile couples have children with their own DNA. One where same-sex couples could have a child related to both parents. And in the most radical scenario of all, where a person could have a baby all by themselves—no sperm or egg donor necessary.
Video: How Brain Implants Might Help Defeat Mental Illness
On this episode of the Bloomberg Originals series Posthuman, we discover how minimally invasive technology could soon revolutionize our minds. During his worst stretches of depression, Jon Nelson says he often thought of ending his life. “I can tell you every single tree in my neighborhood in my town that would be the best for me to slam my car into,” he says.
Video: Love in the Age of Machines and AI Companions: Posthuman With Emily Chang
On this episode of the Bloomberg Originals series Posthuman, we explore whether bots will help ease the loneliness epidemic—or make it worse. Companionship bots are far from new. Replika, a company that provides users with virtual soulmates powered by artificial intelligence, has been around since 2017. But its tech—like that of the broader industry—has been advancing quickly, and the experiences of its users may hint at what’s to come as these AI offerings become ever-more realistic.
AI Chatbot ‘Girlfriend’ Evokes a Dark Side
Personality driven chatbots to help people feel less lonely have a dark side. But first... Three things you need to know today:
Posthuman: What Happens When Robots Don’t Need Us? (Video)
In the age of artificial intelligence, robots are growing smarter and more agile by the day. But even the most advanced creations struggle with simple physical tasks—like walking into a kitchen or making a cup of coffee. These actions require independent cognitive and physical agility, seen by many as a benchmark for artificial general intelligence, or AGI. But while AGI is often portrayed as the ultimate destination of rapidly advancing AI tech, few agree on its definition.
What Happens When Robots Don’t Need Us?
On the premiere episode of the Bloomberg Originals series Posthuman, Emily Chang explores what might happen when our alien creations surpass us. In the age of artificial intelligence, robots are growing smarter and more agile by the day. But even the most advanced creations struggle with simple physical tasks—like walking into a kitchen or making a cup of coffee.
Spanish Party Strip Remains Shuttered, With No End In Sight
Sep 02 2020, 2:30 PMSep 02 2020, 2:45 PMSeptember 02 2020, 2:30 PMSeptember 02 2020, 2:45 PM
Swedish Teen Climate Activist Rips Politicians Ahead of EU Vote
LISTEN TO ARTICLE 1:57 Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg Photographer: Leon Neal/Getty Images Europe Photographer: Leon Neal/Getty Images Europe Europe’s politicians should probably be glad the youth can’t vote. On a day when teenagers across the world again mobilized against climate inaction, the movement’s icon, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, said the continent’s policy makers -- including environmentalists -- are all failing to heed the climate crisis.
Inside Paris' utopian housing projects
When former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing first caught a glimpse of the Aillaud Towers, it is alleged the first words out of his mouth were "Quelle horreur!" ("How awful!") And in truth, the distinctive towers conceived by architect Emile Aillaud in the 1970s have divided public opinion ever since.
When does art become too political?
Zineb Sedira has made a name for herself as an artist who addresses such complex topics -- and yet, she does not consider her work to be particularly political. At least not, according to her, in a way which clearly incites political action.
In the Digital Age, is shopping America's new religion?
Marc Spiegler is the global director of Art Basel, leading its wide-ranging activities across the art world. In June 2016, he joined CNN Style as guest editor, commissioning features on the topic of art and technology. (CNN) American-Qatari artist Sophia Al-Maria is preparing for the biggest exhibition of her career.
Dramatic rescues as Harvey flooding spreads
Hundreds of civilians have been rescued from their homes as the remnants of Hurricane Harvey causes catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas.
Dutch engineers test 'floating island'
Rising sea levels and increased scarcity of land are forcing tech companies to develop innovative real estate solutions. In the Netherlands, engineers have tested a concept for a
Bjarke Ingels design subverts dark history of a former Nazi bunker
"It's almost compared to when you have a hot potato," he says. "When you make a cross and you squeeze, it opens up and reveals the softness inside. That's pretty much what's going on here, just with culture and nature." He's alluding to the entrances to the new museum, open corridors carved into a large sand dune, which meet like a cross in an open courtyard. From there, glass windows allow visitors to peek into the vast underground galleries below.
China's elevated bus is dead
China's futuristic elevated bus has been standing idle for months, and workers have started to dismantle its tracks.
Watch: How Fox News explained O'Reilly's exit
Here's how Fox News addressed the departure of its biggest star, Bill O'Reilly, on-air.
'The Hive': Sound and light installation controlled by bees
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress. Long journey home Originally commissioned and designed for the 2015 Milan Expo as the centrepiece of the UK pavilion, the structure went on to win the Gold Medal at the event.
'The Hive' by Wolfgang Buttress comes to Kew Gardens
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress. Originally commissioned and designed for the 2015 Milan Expo as the centrepiece of the UK pavilion, the structure went on to win the Gold Medal at the event.
When does art become too political?
This month, director of MoMA New York, Glenn Lowry, joins CNN Style as guest editor. This article is part of a series of arresting features he has commissioned on the theme of migration. Zineb Sedira has made a name for herself as an artist who addresses such complex topics -- and yet, she does not consider her work to be particularly political. At least not, according to her, in a way which clearly incites political action.
Kanye's wedding photographer reveals Instagram secrets
(CNN) By the time Kim Kardashian set out to " break the internet " in November last year, a photo by 23-year-old Conor McDonnell had already got there -- with a little help from Kim's music superstar husband Kanye West. McDonnell is the self-taught photography star behind Instagram's most liked photo , showing the couple's embrace at their May wedding , which has earned more than 2.4 milllion "likes" to date.
How to win friends and Instagram people
By the time Kim Kardashian set out to "break the internet" in November last year, a photo by 23-year-old Conor McDonnell had already got there -- with a little help from Kim's music superstar husband Kanye West. McDonnell is the self-taught photography star behind Instagram's most liked photo, showing the couple's embrace at their May wedding, which has earned more than 2.4 milllion "likes" to date.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Sophia
Contact Sophia, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack