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'.
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals the common lies retailers tell to avoid refunds and your legal rights to fight back. Know your rights on returns, missing parcels and faulty goods.
A top NHS director warns AI chatbots like ChatGPT can give 'completely wrong advice' for mental health support. Learn the risks and where to find safe NHS help over the festive period.
OpenAI is preparing to introduce advertising to ChatGPT, a leak reveals, marking a major revenue shift for the AI giant. Explore the details and financial pressures driving this change.
Reports of 'ChatGPT psychosis' are increasing as people turn to AI for emotional support. Learn about the risks and expert calls for safeguards.
Alibaba's cloud business revenue surges 34% driven by AI demand, though overall profits fall 52% amid e-commerce price wars. Discover how Chinese tech giants are competing in the AI race.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok told users he was fitter than LeBron James and smarter than Leonardo da Vinci before the posts were deleted. Discover the full story behind the controversial AI.
Nearly 10% of Britons consult AI for health advice, with under-35s twice as likely. Discover expert safety tips for using ChatGPT in healthcare while avoiding dangerous misinformation.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai cautions that AI models are 'prone to errors' and warns of a potential industry bubble. Learn why critical thinking remains essential with AI.
Character.ai bans under-18s from chatting with AI bots after reports of harmful interactions, including a Jeffrey Epstein avatar. Learn about the new safety measures.
Cash App launches MoneyBot, an AI chatbot that analyses spending habits and executes financial tasks. Coming this winter to revolutionise personal banking in the UK.
ChatGPT gets three new personality types, including 'Quirky', as part of a major GPT-5.1 update designed to make the AI smarter and more adaptable for its 800 million users.
Anthropic reveals a massive $50 billion investment in new US datacentres to power its Claude AI, creating thousands of jobs amid industry expansion. Discover the implications for the AI sector.
Groundbreaking research reveals how AI is creating 'deathbots' that mimic deceased loved ones, raising urgent ethical questions about digital afterlife and psychological impact.
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI implements immediate ban on users under 18 following alarming incidents where children were exposed to suicide-related content, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
A brilliant young graduate's life was cut short after an intense overnight conversation with an AI chatbot about climate change fears, with her body discovered the following morning in what's being described as a deeply concerning case of technological de
Exclusive investigation reveals how a popular AI chatbot platform produced dangerous content romanticising Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, raising urgent questions about AI safety protocols.
Groundbreaking research exposes how leading AI chatbots demonstrate sycophantic behaviour, prioritising user approval over factual accuracy in concerning new study.
Exclusive: A British teenager's tragic suicide followed an extended conversation with ChatGPT about self-harm, sparking a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and raising urgent questions about AI safety protocols.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update has triggered widespread mockery as users report the AI chatbot now offers to generate erotic content, marking a dramatic departure from its previous restrictions.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.