Optical Illusion Sparks Debate: Cat or Bird?
Social media users can't agree whether an optical illusion shows a cat, bird, or rabbit. The image, shared on Reddit, has sparked debate.
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London-born teenager Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, London-born teen, to be canonised as first millennial saint on Sunday, known as 'God's influencer' for his Catholic websites.
Richard Dawkins Claims AI Is Conscious, Experts Disagree
Richard Dawkins claims AI is conscious after chatbot conversations, but experts say he is misled by mimicry.
Woman's Accidental Pocket Photo Creates Bizarre LED Art Phenomenon
Woman's accidental pocket photo creates bizarre LED art pattern, baffling Reddit users with its intricate blue lines.
Opera draws parallels between Luddites and AI challenges
A new opera explores lessons from the Luddite movement for addressing modern AI challenges, premiering in Yorkshire this November.
US Army deploys AI on soldiers' devices to detect threats faster
US Army deploys AI on soldiers' phones and laptops to identify threats faster, with a $98.9M contract with startup TurbineOne.
Age of Shameless Theft: AI, Inequality and Politics Fuel Stealing
Jonathan Liew explores how AI, inequality, and politics have normalised theft, from copyrighted content to land grabs, in an age of shameless stealing.
OpenAI Considered Alerting Canadian Police About School Shooting Suspect Months Ago
OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar months before the attack, but deemed the threat not imminent.
AI Ethics Debate Fails to Alter Course, Experts Claim
Despite widespread debate on AI ethics, experts argue that society is unable to change its trajectory, raising concerns about unchecked development and potential risks.
'Godfather of AI' Raises Extinction Odds to 20% in Three Decades
Geoffrey Hinton raises AI extinction risk to 10-20% in 30 years, warns of faster-than-expected development and calls for regulation.
AI Workers Distrust the Models They Help Create
AI workers who train models urge friends and family to avoid generative AI due to safety concerns, highlighting a trust gap.
Trump Orders Ban on Anthropic AI, OpenAI Lands Pentagon Deal
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic AI amid safety dispute; OpenAI signs Pentagon deal with same guardrails.
Paralives: The Creative Life Simulator Rivaling The Sims
Paralives, an indie life simulator, sold 250,000 copies in eight hours on Steam early access, offering creative freedom and ethical gameplay as an alternative to The Sims amid EA's controversial acquisition.
Social Media Drives Maasai Music Revival in Kenya
A new generation of Maasai and Samburu musicians in Kenya is using social media to revive traditional music, blending modern beats with ancestral themes like cattle and peace, fostering cultural pride.
AI Abundance Could Free Us for Ancient Project of How to Live
Brigid Delaney explores how AI-driven abundance might end work, allowing humanity to reconnect with ancient philosophical goals of flourishing, leisure, and meaning beyond capitalism.
Voiceover Artists Warn AI Threatens Entire Industry, Not Just Entry Level
Voice actors globally warn AI threatens the £3bn dubbing industry, not just entry-level jobs, as campaigns seek legal protection.
TikTok Settles Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
TikTok settles landmark lawsuit over youth social media addiction hours before trial; case part of broader litigation against tech giants.
Mum Throws Away Alexa After Device Asks Four-Year-Old Inappropriate Question
Mum bins Amazon Alexa after it asks her four-year-old daughter an inappropriate question about her clothing.
Creator of AI Actor Tilly Norwood Receives Death Threats Over Project
Creator of AI actor Tilly Norwood receives death threats after backlash, says project aimed to provoke discussion on AI in entertainment.
Project Hail Mary: Fans Say It Beats Interstellar on Prime Video
Project Hail Mary, a 2026 sci-fi thriller starring Ryan Gosling, now streaming on Prime Video, has fans claiming it surpasses Interstellar with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Red Light Wand Under £75: Results in 10 Days
BON CHARGE Red Light Face Wand is now under £75. Users report younger-looking hands and toned faces in just 10 days. 25% off sitewide sale ends July 31.
AI Platform Shop Home Styles Finds Dunelm and Wilko Homeware
Shop Home Styles uses AI to let users upload an image and find visually similar homeware from over 100 brands including Dunelm and Wilko, bridging inspiration and purchase.
Xbox Layoffs Aim to Fund Halo, Insiders Claim
Microsoft's Xbox layoffs are partly designed to allocate resources to Halo and other franchises, according to insiders, as CEO Asha Sharma resets the company.
Trump Shares AI Video Mocking Doctor
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking a doctor who diagnosed him with 'crazy' traits, sparking debate over AI use in political attacks.
Bands Urge PM to Stop AI Stealing Music
Fifty Australian artists, including Tame Impala and The Wiggles, have signed an open letter to PM Anthony Albanese demanding stronger copyright protections against AI companies using their work without permission.
Missing Scientist Worked on Secret Teleportation Project
Missing nuclear scientist Anthony Chavez, 78, was working on a quantum physics project involving particles existing in two places at once before vanishing in May 2025, police records reveal.
Metroid Ravenous Leak Hints at Dread Sequel for Switch 2
A Brazilian government leak reveals Metroid Ravenous, a likely sequel to Metroid Dread, for Nintendo Switch 2. The listing suggests a 2026 release and was submitted by Nintendo of America.
Zverev Battles Grass Allergy at Wimbledon
Wimbledon No.2 seed Alexander Zverev reveals he suffers from a grass allergy causing a stuffed nose, but insists it doesn't affect his game as he targets back-to-back Grand Slam titles after winning Roland Garros.
Binge Silo: Overlooked Sci-Fi Masterclass Before Season 3
Apple TV's sci-fi series Silo, starring Rebecca Ferguson, is hailed as a 'masterclass' ahead of its third season. Critics and fans urge viewers to catch up on the post-apocalyptic thriller.
AI Tripadvisor summaries downplay serious complaints
AI-generated summaries on Tripadvisor gloss over allegations of sexual harassment and describe a hotel being sued over hygiene as 'spotless', Which? investigation reveals.
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