Meta buys AI startup Manus for over $2 billion
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired AI startup Manus in a deal worth over $2bn to enhance its AI capabilities. Discover the details and implications of this major tech acquisition.
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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.
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'.
London Office: AI 'Doomers' Predict Apocalypse
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.
London Office Block: AI Doomers Predict Apocalypse
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.
Gen Z swaps pre-flight pints for matcha at UK airports
UK airport data reveals a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by social media wellness trends, opt for antioxidants over alcohol. Discover the new travel habits.
Gen Z swaps pre-flight pints for matcha at UK airports
UK airports report a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by wellness trends and AI, reshape pre-flight habits. Discover the new travel culture.
Hollywood's 2025 Villains: The Rise of the Tech Bro Baddie
From Superman to The Naked Gun, 2025's biggest films cast jargon-spouting tech titans as the new cinematic villains. Explore the satire of Silicon Valley's worst excesses on screen.
AI Breakthrough Discovers Two New Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists using AI have identified two new biological subtypes of MS, paving the way for personalised treatments and better monitoring for millions of patients worldwide.
First 3D images reveal inside of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano
Mexican scientists create the first 3D map of the active Popocatépetl volcano's interior, revealing magma pools. The breakthrough aids eruption prediction for 25 million at-risk residents.
Tesco New Year 2026 Opening Hours Revealed
Tesco has confirmed its festive opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local supermarket will be open and check times online.
AI Control Crisis: Act Now Before It's Too Late
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.
AI Control Crisis: Act Now Before It's Too Late
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.
OpenAI offers $555k salary for daunting AI safety role
Sam Altman seeks a 'Head of Preparedness' to tackle severe AI threats, from cyberattacks to existential risks. A critical role with a $555,000 salary and equity. Read about the unnerving challenges.
SoftBank buys DigitalBridge for $4bn to boost AI portfolio
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group is set to acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group for $4bn, a major move to deepen its ties to the booming artificial intelligence sector. Discover the strategic details.
AI Shows Sharon Osbourne's Face Without Surgery
Artificial intelligence has generated images of Sharon Osbourne as she might look at 73 without cosmetic enhancements. See the dramatic difference and explore her candid surgery history.
Big Fat Quiz of the Year AI joke leaves viewers 'disgusted'
Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz of the Year sparked outrage by using AI-generated images in a joke, with fans calling on the broadcaster to 'do better'. The show also faced past criticism over accessibility.
Parents Use AI & Drama to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are turning to ChatGPT, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to make storytime engaging again. Discover the innovative tactics reviving a love of literature.
Bill Gates and Microsoft AI Chief Issue Stark AI Warning
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.
Bill Gates and Microsoft AI boss warn of 'scary' AI risks
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.
AI Anxiety Forces Career Changes for One in Four Britons
Exclusive Guardian survey reveals a quarter of UK adults are altering career plans due to AI fears. Are you adapting your skills? Share your story.
How AI and Social Media Redefined UK Etiquette in 2025
Manners expert William Hanson reveals the five major shifts in British etiquette for 2025, driven by AI, messaging, and public behaviour. Discover the new rules for politeness.
2026 Predictions: Royal Baby, Financial Crash & AI
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
AI Predicts A&E Demand to Cut NHS Winter Waiting Times
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.
AI Tool Helps NHS Cut A&E Waiting Times
A new AI forecasting tool is being used by NHS hospitals to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve resource planning during the busy winter period.
AI Glasses Become 'Game Changer' for Wounded Veterans
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses are proving a lifeline for veterans with disabilities. Discover how voice-controlled AI helps with navigation, communication, and rehabilitation.
Real Social Media Personalities Outshine AI-Generated Content
Authentic UK creators like 'That Bird Guy' and 'Bus Aunty' are winning the battle against AI-generated 'slop', building massive followings through genuine human connection. Discover the real faces behind the viral accounts.
AI Drives Youth to High-Paying Construction Careers
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a skilled labour crisis in UK construction offers lucrative, future-proof trade careers. Discover why young people are following the money.
Only 3% of revenge porn suspects charged, data reveals
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.
Study: 20% of New YouTube User Videos Are AI-Generated
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.
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