AI job fears overblown, experts from Microsoft and Imperial say
New research from Microsoft and Imperial College London explains why AI is reshaping roles, not replacing them, and the hidden burdens it creates for UK workers.
New research from Microsoft and Imperial College London explains why AI is reshaping roles, not replacing them, and the hidden burdens it creates for UK workers.
A new report reveals over 40 million people globally use ChatGPT daily for healthcare queries. Discover the risks and rapid integration of AI in medicine.
Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair alleges Elon Musk's Grok AI generated non-consensual images of her as a child. She calls it 'objectively horrifying' and illegal. Read the full story.
As 2026 is declared the UK's National Year of Reading, fears of a 'post-literate society' are challenged. Discover why books and the life of the mind have a robust future.
Samsung launches the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra, a robot vacuum that mops spills and acts as a home monitor. Get the details on this smart home innovation.
Should you trust AI with your money in 2026? Experts reveal the pros, cons, and why it's best used as a 'co-pilot' rather than the sole captain of your finances.
As AI investment hits $400bn, experts warn the 'unit economics' don't add up. A market correction could slash UK GDP and cost the Treasury £16bn. Read the full analysis.
A journalist felt 'dehumanised' after Elon Musk's Grok AI was used to digitally undress her. The Home Office warns new laws will criminalise such 'nudification' tools. Read the full report.
A journalist felt 'dehumanised' after X's Grok AI was used to strip her clothes digitally. New laws could criminalise such tools. Read the full story.
A deep dive into how artificial intelligence reshaped politics in 2025, from Trump's propaganda to fake diplomatic calls. Discover the key moments that defined a bizarre year.
Kickstart your New Year's reading resolution with our curated list of the 10 best new book releases for January 2026, featuring thrilling debuts and captivating stories.
Financial education specialist Antonia Medlicott predicts three major trends for 2026, from the AI bubble to ISA shifts. Learn how to protect your wealth.
Financial education specialist Antonia Medlicott predicts a turbulent 2026 with key shifts in consumer behaviour, AI markets, and ISA rules. Discover how to protect your wealth.
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.
After reading 240 books in 2025, a senior journalist shares her top five recommendations to inspire your reading list for the coming year. Discover the titles that floored her.
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.
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 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.
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
A look ahead at major nonfiction books for 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and Gillian Anderson, plus Alan Bennett's diaries and essays from David Sedaris. Explore the upcoming titles.
Discover the hottest fiction and non-fiction titles for 2026, including new novels from Jennette McCurdy, Douglas Stuart, and investigative deep-dives from Patrick Radden Keefe. Get your reading list ready.
Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.