Government unveils plans to ban AI deepfake abuse tools
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.
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.
Hamburg police issue a warning over a sophisticated online scam using deepfake images of attractive female officers to lure men to paid websites. Authorities are taking legal action.
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.
In the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, AI-generated fakes and false claims swamped platforms like X, highlighting a dangerous new era for digital misinformation. Read the full analysis.
US senators unite to demand toy companies explain safety measures for AI products aimed at young children, following reports of inappropriate content. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.
A leading environmentalist challenges George Monbiot's dismissal of population concerns, citing IPCC data that names economic and population growth as key climate drivers. Discover the full debate.
Prince William urged global investors to seize the 'extraordinary possibility' in Wales at a major summit, praising the King's legacy and highlighting the nation's clean energy and tech sectors.
Malaysia debates returning to GMT+7 as critics argue current time zone disrupts circadian rhythms and limits morning daylight. Could earlier sunrises improve public health?
Jordan James scores his first Wales goal to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Liechtenstein. Discover how this crucial World Cup qualifier win impacts Wales' playoff chances.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major investment in North Wales, with a new nuclear reactor and AI growth zone set to create over 6,500 jobs for decades. Discover the details.
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
New ONS figures reveal the UK economy showed no growth in April, complicating Rachel Reeves' economic strategy just days after taking office as Chancellor.
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.
Official figures show regular pay rose 6.2% annually while inflation slowed to 4.6%, bringing relief to British workers after prolonged cost-of-living pressures.
Discover why Ben Davies has become Wales's most crucial player, bringing veteran leadership and unshakeable composure to Rob Page's squad as they navigate crucial international campaigns.
Everything you need to know about watching Wales's vital World Cup qualifier against Belgium, including TV channel details, live streaming options and kick-off time.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy saw his team produce a heroic performance against Belgium, only to be denied victory by a 94th-minute equaliser in a dramatic World Cup qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium.
Britain's economy delivered a powerful performance in Q2 2024, with GDP growing by 0.4% - the strongest quarterly expansion since late 2021. Services and production sectors lead the charge as the UK economy gains momentum.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces a severe escalation against ULEZ fine evaders, warning that repeat offenders will face financial ruin. Discover the new measures in the ongoing battle over London's Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Exclusive analysis of the UK's latest labour market data reveals a worrying slowdown in wage growth coupled with rising unemployment, putting fresh pressure on household finances and the Bank of England's interest rate strategy.