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.
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.
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.
A major UK government report reveals a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising urgent safety and political influence concerns. Discover the findings.
British households will consume seven times more electricity on Christmas Day, enough to watch Home Alone 183 times. EDF offers free power to ease costs.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's rapid transition to renewables has triggered soaring electricity costs, with consumers paying the price for grid instability and infrastructure challenges.
Households across the UK will receive three hours of complimentary artisanal electricity in an unprecedented national initiative. Discover what makes this 'power gift' special and how to maximise your free energy window.
Major energy providers are rolling out innovative time-based free electricity periods that could save households hundreds annually. Discover if you're eligible and how to maximise these power-saving opportunities.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City experience widespread power cuts as extreme temperatures push Vietnam's electricity grid to breaking point, disrupting businesses and daily life.
Four top energy specialists agree on the optimal times to use washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers to dramatically reduce electricity costs.
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.
A controversial AI data centre project in drought-stricken Tucson faces mounting opposition as residents question the environmental cost of technological progress.
New financial analysis reveals how your beloved coffee pod habit could be draining your wallet over time. Discover the hidden expenses behind every espresso shot.
Discover how innocent-looking fridge magnets could be costing UK households hundreds of pounds annually in hidden energy costs, plus expert tips to slash your bills.
New research reveals Britain's complex relationship with alcohol, from lockdown drinking surges to evolving social attitudes. Discover the sobering statistics shaping our national drinking culture.
A landscape gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he accidentally sliced through a live electricity cable while pruning a hedge. The 11,000-volt shock left him with severe burns and ongoing health issues. He's now taking legal action against Scott