A left-wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that cut power to tens of thousands in Berlin, citing protests over the climate crisis and AI. Read the full story on the ongoing crisis.
A landmark UK study finds 79% of 18-24 year olds use AI companions, with 9% engaging in intimate interactions. Experts warn of urgent need for regulation to protect vulnerable users.
New research reveals AI data centres' staggering carbon and water footprint, potentially exceeding New York City's emissions and global bottled water use. Discover the urgent call for corporate transparency.
US federal regulators have approved a plan allowing tech giants to connect data centres directly to power plants, aiming to meet surging AI energy demand. Read the full analysis of the implications.
New research warns the UK's surging demand for data centres could push up consumer prices for essentials like food and energy. Discover the hidden costs of our digital world.
A surge in data centre construction around the Great Lakes is sparking a major water crisis, with facilities consuming billions of gallons annually. Experts warn of severe ecological and community impacts. Discover the full story.
Donald Trump's reported plan to block new AI data centres sparks a major conflict with tech firms like OpenAI and Google. Explore the political and economic implications for the UK and global tech sector.
Exploring the immense water consumption of data centres powering our digital world. Discover the environmental impact and the questions being asked about their necessity. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will consume vast water resources for cooling, straining supplies. Discover the environmental trade-off of the tech revolution.
The explosive growth of data centres in Australia is consuming billions of litres of drinking water for cooling, sparking a national debate over resource allocation and sustainability.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, larger than Denver, is now a global hub for tech giants' AI data centres. This boom fuels economic growth but threatens scarce water resources in one of America's driest states. Discover the modern-day gold rush's high st
The UK government has launched a new AI strategy focused on economic benefits and unlocking data, rejecting calls for standalone legislation. Discover the plan's key points.
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
President Donald Trump has initiated the 'Genesis Mission', a government-wide AI project to accelerate scientific discovery using federal data. Discover how this impacts research.
President Trump signs an executive order for the Genesis Mission AI project, directing federal data sharing to accelerate scientific and energy breakthroughs. Discover the implications.
Dozens of civil liberties groups and legal experts call for parliamentary inquiry into the ICO, citing a 'collapse in enforcement activity' following the serious Afghan data breach scandal.
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intellect transformed UK and European science centres. Discover the legacy of a true STEM communication pioneer.
OpenAI partners with Foxconn to design and manufacture AI data centre equipment in the US, bolstering American AI infrastructure and supply chains. Discover the strategic implications.
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar farm in Northern Territory could power AI data centres, positioning Australia as green energy leader. Critics warn of environmental impact.
Ocado faces £350m value wipeout as US partner Kroger shuts three automated warehouses. Retail analyst calls it 'near knock-out punch' for the online grocer's technology ambitions.
Artificial intelligence divides opinion at COP30 climate talks in Brazil. Can AI's potential for climate solutions outweigh its environmental costs? Explore the debate.
American communities unite against data centres' massive water consumption and electricity rate hikes affecting households. Discover how bipartisan resistance is growing nationwide.
Samsung and Hyundai announce massive domestic investment plans in South Korea following a new US trade agreement that averts Trump-era tariffs. Discover the economic implications.
Massive AI data centres are driving unprecedented electricity demand increases across the UK, raising concerns about grid reliability and consumer costs. Discover how regulators are responding.
Exclusive investigation reveals how two leading NHS transplant centres continued using a heart device linked to higher death rates despite safety concerns. Read the full story.
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus
OpenAI confronts mounting regulatory pressure as authorities in California and Canada launch separate probes into ChatGPT's data handling practices and potential privacy violations.
A landmark ruling prevents US immigration authorities from moving detainees from Chicago to distant facilities, marking a significant victory for immigrant rights advocates.
New research reveals how biased training data is creating discriminatory artificial intelligence systems that perpetuate inequality in hiring, healthcare and criminal justice.