How AI Defined the Chaotic Politics of 2025
From Trump's propaganda to MechaHitler and chip diplomacy, AI reshaped every facet of politics in 2025. Explore the year's most bizarre and consequential moments.
From Trump's propaganda to MechaHitler and chip diplomacy, AI reshaped every facet of politics in 2025. Explore the year's most bizarre and consequential moments.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI will lead to dangerous decisions and that humans must retain control, including the ability to shut systems down.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI could lead to dangerous decisions and urges readiness to 'pull the plug'.
A secretive London office block hosts AI safety researchers forecasting catastrophic risks. Discover their urgent warnings and the race to control superintelligent machines before it's too late.
A nondescript London office has become the epicentre for AI safety research, where experts warn of existential risks. Discover their urgent predictions and the race to regulate superintelligent AI.
A 1998 Gallup poll shows Americans foresaw Covid, President Obama, and gay marriage. Discover what they got right and wrong about our world today. Read the full analysis.
Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. Letters to the Guardian propose urgent government intervention and wealth transfer alternatives to prevent a future controlled by tech monopolies. Read the full analysis.
Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. We must develop public-led solutions now to avoid a wealth transfer crisis and loss of control.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the firm's AI boss Mustafa Suleyman warn of 'scary' outcomes if AI is misused, while hailing its revolutionary potential for healthcare. Read their urgent call for action.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and AI chief Mustafa Suleyman issue stark warnings about AI's potential for harm and job displacement. Read their calls for caution and regulation.
NHS hospitals in England are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict busy periods in A&E departments, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times this winter. Discover how data is transforming emergency care.
A new AI forecasting tool is being used by NHS hospitals to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve resource planning during the busy winter period.
A new study finds more than one in five videos recommended to new YouTube users are AI-generated 'slop'. Discover the impact on content discovery and platform integrity.
In 2025, AI-generated viral nonsense, from 'Shrimp Jesus' to bizarre tractor images, overwhelmed social media. Discover how this 'slop' exploited algorithms and what it means for the future of online content.
A leading academic warns AI-powered surveillance will be the norm in Australia within a decade, creating a society where 'every move is monitored' and privacy is extinct. Read the full analysis.
Despite economic concerns, UK holiday spending rose 4.2%, driven by in-store sales and savvy shoppers using AI for deals. Discover the key retail trends.
The US Department of War signs a deal with Elon Musk's xAI to integrate the Grok chatbot, raising concerns over misinformation. Read the full story.
HMRC reveals plans to use artificial intelligence to identify and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, targeting a £6.5bn shortfall. Read the latest on the tech-driven crackdown.
The US Department of Labor has launched nearly 300,000 new apprenticeships this year, aiming for one million. The initiative focuses on trades, tech, and new sectors like law enforcement. Read more.
From AI advice to pension dashboards, discover the key personal finance trends predicted for 2026 that will impact how Britons save, invest, and plan for the future.
Discover the year's most addictive podcasts, featuring AI love stories, gripping true crime, and celebrity agony aunts. Find your next audio obsession here.
Faced with AI, cost of living and job insecurity, UK workers are turning to passive income streams and multiple jobs. Discover the new reality of work.
Tennis champion Jelena Dokic shares loved-up Bali vacation with boyfriend Yane Veselinov, while hitting back at disturbing AI-generated fake news about her health and personal life.
A top NHS director warns AI chatbots like ChatGPT can give 'completely wrong advice' for mental health support. Learn the risks and where to find safe NHS help over the festive period.
Artificial intelligence has generated images of what model Janice Dickinson might look like at 70 without cosmetic surgery. See the dramatic difference and hear her candid thoughts on going under the knife.
An NHS director warns of dangers in using AI chatbots for mental health support during the festive period. Over a third of adults have turned to AI for wellbeing help. Seek professional NHS support.
Families are divided as Camp Mystic announces a partial reopening in May 2026, following the July 2025 flash flood that killed 25 campers and two counsellors. Discover the stories of grief, healing, and outrage.
The US Department of Homeland Security releases an AI-generated video showing Santa Claus as an ICE agent arresting migrants. The campaign encourages voluntary deportation.
The Trump administration releases an AI-generated Christmas video featuring Santa Claus as an ICE agent, urging migrants to self-deport. Discover the details and the $3,000 incentive.
As the trillion-dollar AI investment frenzy distorts the global economy, experts warn of an inevitable correction. This moment could finally allow for a crucial global conversation on regulation, risk, and who truly benefits from intelligent machines.