AI Companions Used by 80% of UK Youth, Study Reveals
A landmark UK study finds 79% of 18-24 year olds use AI companions, with 9% engaging in intimate interactions. Experts warn of urgent need for regulation to protect vulnerable users.
A landmark UK study finds 79% of 18-24 year olds use AI companions, with 9% engaging in intimate interactions. Experts warn of urgent need for regulation to protect vulnerable users.
Artificial intelligence has generated images of Jane Fonda as she might look without cosmetic enhancements. The actress, who turned 88, has been candid about her plastic surgery journey.
Neo-Nazi and jihadist groups are exploiting AI tools like ElevenLabs and ChatGPT to clone voices and translate extremist content, accelerating their reach. Experts warn this marks a dangerous evolution in digital propaganda.
As 2025 ends, we examine which of Baba Vanga's prophecies came true, from natural disasters to AI, and which fell short. Discover the mystic's track record.
Former tennis champion Jelena Dokic escapes to Bali with her boyfriend, following recent surgery and a fake AI-generated pregnancy announcement. Get the full story on her recovery and festive break.
Cloudflare CEO reveals Google's AI crawlers access vastly more web data than rivals, creating an 'unfair' advantage. He calls for UK regulators to intervene before the AI race is over.
Exiled pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau reveals a campaign of AI-generated fake porn sent to her UK neighbours by Chinese actors, raising serious questions for UK-China relations.
The Mirror's TV Editor's exclusive chat with AI reality show host Clara Voss descends into diva behaviour. Discover the future of AI-generated entertainment and its psychological risks.
How a vigilant Reddit user helped police track the Brown University shooter after AI surveillance failed. Discover the crucial tip that solved the case. Read the full story.
A crucial tip from a local Reddit user, not advanced AI surveillance, led police to the suspect in the Brown University and MIT killings. Discover how online sleuthing learned from past mistakes.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns AI will displace many jobs but boost the economy long-term. He urges focus on skills and training to prepare the workforce.
A new survey reveals UK independent businesses are losing online sales to AI-powered giants. Discover the impact and what small firms are doing to fight back.
An AI startup's viral ad depicting a family conversing with a deceased relative's avatar has ignited a fierce debate on grief, technology, and the ethics of digital immortality. Experts warn of psychological risks.
A psychologist from the University of Liverpool warns that everyday language in texts and emails can expose narcissism and psychopathy. Learn the red flags to watch for in your digital communications.
Experts warn of a post-Christmas STI surge as a new study finds two in five UK adults are using AI for sexual health advice, risking misinformation. Seek trusted NHS services.
London Heathrow Airport announces a massive £1.3 billion investment for 2025, including a major Terminal 4 revamp, new AI cameras, and a faster third runway. Discover how this will transform travel.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns AI could displace UK jobs on a scale similar to the Industrial Revolution. Discover which roles are most at risk and the crucial need for skills training.
Director David Kerr reveals how AI, CGI, and identical twins brought the chaotic infant to life in Netflix's festive hit, Man Vs Baby. Discover the cutting-edge tech behind the scenes.
CoreWeave's stock has plummeted 60% in six weeks, erasing $33bn and raising fears of an AI investment bubble. Discover what this means for the market.
New research reveals AI data centres' staggering carbon and water footprint, potentially exceeding New York City's emissions and global bottled water use. Discover the urgent call for corporate transparency.
Artificial intelligence has generated images predicting Christina Aguilera's appearance at 45 without cosmetic work. The results fuel ongoing speculation about the singer's youthful look. See the shocking comparison.
A major new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls includes a ban on AI 'nudification' apps and tech to block children sharing nude images. Read the full details.
Trump Media & Technology, owner of Truth Social, announces a surprise $6bn merger with TAE Technologies to build a fusion power plant for AI datacentres. Read the full story.
Santander warns UK customers as festive online shopping fraud rockets. Learn how AI-powered scams are stealing Christmas and how to protect yourself.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips announces new laws to prohibit AI 'nudification' and a strategy to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full details.
UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
Donald Trump's social media firm, TMTG, plans a $6bn merger with fusion energy company TAE Technologies, aiming to power AI datacenters. Read the full analysis.
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive $7bn data centre project backed by tech billionaires, fearing soaring energy bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. Discover the local fight against corporate power.