Quantum Computing: The Next Big Thing Beyond AI
Quantum computing is poised to surpass AI, with tech giants racing to develop it. Experts explain how it works, its potential to cure cancer and crack encryption, and when it might arrive.
Quantum computing is poised to surpass AI, with tech giants racing to develop it. Experts explain how it works, its potential to cure cancer and crack encryption, and when it might arrive.
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) flagged a British traveller as overstaying because its facial recognition confused her with her identical twin, raising reliability questions.
Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at Google DeepMind, trying to anticipate the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical pressures escalate, can ethicists make any difference?
Meta's smart glasses raise serious privacy concerns, with women reporting non-consensual recording and harassment. Despite safety features, misuse is rampant, and celebrities like Kylie Jenner continue to promote them.
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RecommendedBattlefield 6 Season 4 launches July 23, 2026, with naval warfare, two new vehicles, the largest map, and a Top Gun crossover event on August 18.
Pokémon GO partners with National Trust at over 140 UK sites for 10th anniversary, with special events at 27 properties and a London race between top creators.
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards say The Rolling Stones will not use AI or holograms to continue after death, insisting they don't want to be imitated vocally or instrumentally by technology.
Harvard scientists have discovered a rocky super-Earth, LHS 1140 b, 48 light-years away with its own atmosphere, a major breakthrough in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Netflix's new monster thriller 'Below' from 'The Umbrella Academy' writer Jesse McKeown, starring Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, streams October 8, 2026, as a perfect replacement for cancelled 'The Boroughs'.
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RecommendedOfcom has launched an urgent investigation into TikTok over whether the platform's age checks are robust enough to protect children from harmful content under the Online Safety Act 2023.
Researchers analyzed millions of signals from the Earth-like exoplanet K2-18b for signs of intelligent life, finding no evidence of artificial radio transmissions.
70% of music fans listen to the same songs on repeat. National Rail's new scientifically-designed 3-minute track aims to reset listening habits and broaden musical horizons.
Independent Senator David Pocock criticises Anthony Albanese's AI vision for lacking detail on sovereign capability, retraining, and tax, warning of risks from datacentre boom without proper regulation.
The UK government has unveiled a new AI roadmap aimed at regulating the tech industry. Critics question whether it will be enough to curb the power of major players like Google and OpenAI.
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RecommendedA brain implant allowed a paralyzed man to feed himself and feel touch. After a 'double neural bypass' and months of training, Keith Thomas regained movement and sensation.
Three Wrexham fans visited Wisła Kraków owner Jarosław Królewski's AI lair, where StarIQ supercomputer called Conor Coady 's***', valued Max Cleworth at €10m, and predicted managers will be obsolete by 2028.
Tesco is trialling a 6.5ft AI-powered robot called Tally, developed by Simbe Robotics, to autonomously scan store shelves for stock levels, pricing, and product positioning, with mixed reactions from shoppers.
The UK ranks eighth globally in mobile connectivity, behind Norway, Australia, Germany, and Hungary, according to VodafoneThree’s Mobile Market Index, which cites high energy costs, regulatory barriers, and engineer shortages as key factors.
A New York school district will deploy a lifelike humanoid robot named Sally as an AI classroom helper this autumn, but its RealDoll-linked maker and stylized design have sparked a 'sexy robot' backlash.
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RecommendedWHO's Dr Hans Henri Kluge warns that unregulated AI health advice could lead to patient deaths, citing lack of training and governance in European health systems.
Dame Prue Leith fronts a Currys campaign to educate AI-shy over-65s, as 94% worry about scams. Free sessions launch with Independent Age.
WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature allowing chats without sharing phone numbers. Users are urged to check settings now to secure a desired username before others claim it.
Katie Piper condemns online trolls who used X's AI tool Grok to alter her photo and 'fix her face', 18 years after a horrific acid attack left her with severe burns.
Fortnite update 41.20 arrives July 16 with Hot Bat Summer event, Batman DC crossover, Odyssey collab, and David Beckham skin. Server downtime from 9am BST.
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RecommendedFromSoftware's The Duskbloods Closed Network Test for Nintendo Switch 2 runs August 21-24. Sign up July 22-28 for a chance to play the multiplayer extraction game early.
Residents of Southfleet, Kent, are furious over plans for a £3bn AI data centre on 145 acres, bypassing local council. The project, by Clearstone Energy, promises 700 jobs but locals cite environmental and infrastructure concerns.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urges international cooperation to tackle AI threats, stating the US cannot secure itself alone. He spoke at Mansion House alongside Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who defended her record.
Anthony Albanese faces the toughest political challenge of his term: rapidly scaling AI. Guardrails are essential to counter power imbalances and protect society, argues Peter Lewis.
Neuroscientist Anil Seth argues that Anthropic's research on Claude does not prove AI consciousness, warning against confusing intelligence with sentience and noting fundamental differences between brains and computers.
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RecommendedThe Greens criticize Labor for failing to legislate any enforceable AI protections, calling for a moratorium on new datacentres until regulations are in place.