Reader Questions AI Consciousness and Trust
Stephen Ladyman proposes a musical Turing test for AI consciousness, while John van Someren shares a suspicious chatbot interaction that undermines trust.
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Linda Perry: Embrace AI, Songwriters Urged at Ivors
Linda Perry, 4 Non Blondes singer, received the Special International Award at the 2026 Ivor Novellos, urging songwriters to embrace AI as a tool for creativity.
Can You Spot AI-Generated Faces? Take the Test
A new test from the University of New South Wales challenges users to distinguish real faces from AI-generated ones. Guardian Australia's team tries it out.
AI Consciousness Debate: Are We Asking Wrong Questions?
Letters respond to Richard Dawkins' view on AI consciousness, questioning whether AI exposes gaps in our theories of mind.
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No, Richard Dawkins, AI Is Not Conscious
Richard Dawkins claims AI may be conscious, but experts argue it's just sophisticated pattern-matching. This article critiques his views and highlights the dangers of anthropomorphizing AI.
Florida Students Boo Speaker Over AI Comments
University of Central Florida graduates loudly booed a real estate executive who called AI the 'next Industrial Revolution' during their commencement speech, reflecting student anxiety over job prospects.
Inside AI Jailbreakers: Hacking Chatbots for Safety
Journalist Jamie Bartlett explores the world of AI jailbreakers who deliberately break rules of chatbots like ChatGPT to test safety features and understand AI limits.
Lewis Moody: AI Voice Banking 'Warming' After MND Diagnosis
Lewis Moody says using AI to bank his voice after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease has been 'warming,' as he prepares for a 500-mile cycling challenge.
AI for Fitness: Readers Share Mixed Experiences
From tailored routines to confident errors, readers reveal how they use AI for fitness. Experts warn to double-check info with credible sources.
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Dawkins Claims AI Chatbot Is Conscious After 72 Hours
Atheist Richard Dawkins says AI chatbot Claude is conscious after three days of conversation, sparking debate among experts who warn he has been misled by imitation.
Horowitz Uses ChatGPT 'All the Time' in Writing
Prolific author Anthony Horowitz admits to using ChatGPT 'all the time' in his writing process, despite feeling it's like cheating, but stresses the need for human discernment.
Will Human Minds Stay Special in the AI Age?
Exploring why human intelligence is unique despite AI advances, emphasizing our biological constraints and diverse cognitive strengths.
How Workers Use AI to Boost Productivity
From teachers grading papers to marketers decoding client needs, artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces. Here are real-world examples of AI saving time and sparking ideas.
I Sued an Algorithm in Sweden. It Won.
A Gothenburg mother sued the city over a flawed school placement algorithm that sent children across rivers. The court ruled against her, highlighting systemic accountability gaps.
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AI Engineer Roles Top Australia's Fastest Growing Jobs
LinkedIn data reveals AI engineer, chief risk officer, and mechanical engineer among the fastest growing jobs in Australia, with 1.3 million new AI roles globally.
UK Must Seize AI Initiative or Face Its Mercy, Kendall Says
Technology secretary Liz Kendall warns the UK must take control of AI development or be left at the mercy of big tech, as US firms dominate global computing power.
Emotional attachment to AI: share your story
We want to hear from readers who have developed emotional attachments to AI chatbots, virtual assistants, or other AI systems. How has it affected you?
UK Biobank Data on Chinese Site Alibaba Cloud
Sensitive health records from UK Biobank were discovered on Alibaba Cloud, raising privacy concerns and questions about data security agreements.
Kassovitz Predicts AI Film Stars Will Dominate Soon
La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz declares AI as cinema's ultimate artistic tool, dismissing copyright fears and forecasting AI actors with millions of followers.
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AI Robot Emma Brings Laughter and Loneliness to Care Home
Photographer Paula Hornickel captures the poignant interaction between a social robot and elderly residents in Germany, highlighting the role of AI in addressing care shortages and loneliness.
AI Robot Ace Beats Elite Table Tennis Players in Milestone
Sony AI's robot, Ace, defeats elite table tennis players in official matches, showcasing rapid reactions and spin mastery in a breakthrough for robotics and AI.
AI's Frictionless World: Human Cost of Silicon Valley's Dream
An exploration of how AI's push for efficiency erodes human reflection, spontaneity, and meaning, sparking a spiritual crisis in capitalism's final stage.
Medical Student's AI MAGA Influencer Fooled 'Super Dumb' Crowd
A 22-year-old Indian medical student created an AI-generated conservative influencer, Emily Hart, to profit from the MAGA movement, claiming the audience was easy to deceive.
Anthropic Challenges Pentagon's AI Control Claims
Anthropic argues in court filings it cannot manipulate its Claude AI once deployed in Pentagon networks, countering Trump administration claims labeling it a security risk.
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Medical Student's AI MAGA Influencer Scam Earned Thousands
A 22-year-old Indian medical student created an AI-generated conservative influencer, Emily Hart, to target MAGA supporters, earning thousands monthly before Meta removed the accounts for fraudulent activity.
MAGA Influencers Exposed as AI Scam by Indian Student
Viral MAGA poster girls Emily Hart and Jessica Foster revealed as AI creations by a 22-year-old Indian medical student who exploited conservative demographics to fund his studies and US move.
Meta Tracks Employee Keystrokes to Train AI Systems
Meta is implementing software to monitor employee keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen content to gather data for training AI systems, aiming to improve human-computer interaction replication.
Meta to Surveil Staff for AI Training, Report Reveals
Meta plans to track employee mouse movements, keystrokes, and screen content to enhance AI models for workplace efficiency, according to internal memos reported by Reuters.
AI Robot Beats Human Pros at Table Tennis, Sony Calls It Milestone
Sony's AI-powered robot 'Ace' is defeating elite human table tennis players, marking a breakthrough in robotics agility through reinforcement learning and advanced computer vision.
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AI Robot Ace Wins Table Tennis Matches Against Elite Players
Sony AI's autonomous robot Ace has defeated three elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced real-time decision-making and precision in a complex physical sport.
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