AI Pioneer Warns Against Granting Rights to Chatbots
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI could lead to dangerous decisions and urges readiness to 'pull the plug'.
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.
Official figures show revenge porn laws are failing women, with just 3.2% of 40,000 cases leading to a charge. Experts warn AI-generated fake images will worsen the crisis. Read the full report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The government announces a multimillion-pound strategy to combat toxic masculinity in schools, targeting deepfakes and online abuse. Will it be enough?
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.
Electronics retailer Currys reports adjusted pre-tax profits more than doubled to £22m, driven by AI technology and major game launches. Read the full analysis.