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 US Department of Labor has launched nearly 300,000 new apprenticeships this year, aiming for one million. The initiative focuses on trades, tech, and new sectors like law enforcement. Read more.
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.
Tech giant HP announces plans to cut up to 10% of its global workforce, aiming to save $1 billion and integrate AI. Discover the impact on the UK tech sector.
Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.
In a dramatic start to 2024, retail and logistics giants including Amazon, UPS and Target announce significant workforce reductions, signalling ongoing economic turbulence.
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Exclusive: NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory announces devastating workforce reduction affecting 550 employees, sending shockwaves through California's space industry as budget uncertainty takes its toll.
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical plan to slash federal workforce through sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes, sparking concerns about government stability and public services.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Microsoft's aggressive AI pivot is triggering significant workforce reductions across its UK operations, signalling a dramatic shift in the tech employment landscape.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
A startling new report reveals a deep-seated anxiety gripping Gen Z in British workplaces, with many feeling intimidated by office culture, phone calls, and even making a round of tea. Discover the communication gaps and generational divides fuelling this
New data reveals a dramatic 46% plunge in apprenticeship starts in England, presenting a major skills challenge for the incoming Labour government as employers abandon the system.
Despite the Prime Minister's drive for an AI revolution, a major new survey uncovers widespread anxiety and scepticism among British employees about artificial intelligence in the workplace.
New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.
Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.
New research reveals a surprising trend in the UK job market: professionals are prioritising job security over career advancement, creating a 'hug your job' mentality that's reshaping recruitment.
Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical overhaul of the federal workforce, targeting thousands of non-partisan jobs for elimination in a dramatic expansion of presidential power, should he win a second term.
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.