Ashley Jiang

Sep 13, 2023 | context.news | Avi Asher-Schapiro |Ashley Jiang |Jacob Templin

Global temperatures are hitting new highs as the planet warms, with July 2023 the hottest month ever recorded. Rising heat means more dangerous work environments - especially for those who spend a lot of time outside. While some states in the U.S. have mandated rest breaks and water for certain industries, the federal government has yet to establish uniform rules to protect workers from the heat. So this summer, workers had to take matters into their own hands.

Feb 14, 2023 | context.news | Ashley Jiang

What’s the context? Lab-grown chocolate offers an alternative to traditional chocolate production, marred by deforestation and labour controversiesCalifornia Cultured’s lab-grown chocolate looks, feels and almost tastes like the real thing. “We’re still in R&D mode,” says Steven Stearns, Head of Strategy & Business Development at the startup based in Davis, California.

Feb 8, 2023 | context.news | Ashley Jiang

New to Context? We'd love for you to find out a little more about what we do. Click here for a selection of our best work. In the last year, we’ve seen AI create award winning art, write movie scripts, diagnose patients and even pass an MBA exam. It has me wondering how safe my job as a video producer is. I’ve worked hard to become good at my job, and I’m not ready to let the machines take over just yet. But how much of what I do could be automated one day?