AI Pioneer Warns Against Granting Rights to Chatbots
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 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.
A fraudulent TikTok page impersonating Boots used AI-generated videos to promote prescription slimming drugs. The account has been removed after BBC investigation.
Tennis champion Jelena Dokic shares loved-up Bali vacation with boyfriend Yane Veselinov, while hitting back at disturbing AI-generated fake news about her health and personal life.
Donald and Melania Trump's official White House Christmas photo, featuring solemn expressions and all-black attire, has drawn sharp criticism and mockery on social media. Read the full story and see the reaction.
A Full Fact investigation reveals millions are viewing AI-generated fake videos about bogus UK taxes and curbs on freedoms. Learn how to spot the disinformation.
Georgia Devlin, former partner of Collingwood's Bobby Hill, reveals she is expecting another child. The news follows their high-profile split and Hill's recent absence from AFL.
Former tennis champion Jelena Dokic escapes to Bali with her boyfriend, following recent surgery and a fake AI-generated pregnancy announcement. Get the full story on her recovery and festive break.
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.
Exiled pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau reveals a campaign of AI-generated fake porn sent to her UK neighbours by Chinese actors, raising serious questions for UK-China relations.
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.
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.
A beauty writer's quest for the perfect festive glow ends with Saltyface, a fake tan that applies clear and has no unpleasant odour. Discover how to achieve a natural-looking tan for Christmas parties.
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Discover the heartwarming and hilarious photo booth stories from Guardian readers across the UK. Share your own memorable moment today!
US Congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt faces online backlash after followers noticed apparent digital editing in family Halloween photo with husband Dan Cameron.
Horse racing fans devastated as superstar Constitution Hill, the unbeaten Champion Hurdle hero, withdraws from Wetherby season opener due to concerning dirty scope discovered during training.