AI Romance and Support: The Rise of Chatbot Companionship
Over 100 million people use AI chatbots for romance, mental health, and social support, with users reporting improved relationships and wellbeing.
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Young Scots: AI Deepfakes Now Part of Daily Life
A Young Scot survey finds over 80% of young people have seen misinformation online, with 70% worried about inaccurate content. Deepfakes are now seen as part of daily life, fueling distrust and calls for stronger regulation.
Australian Teens Still Use Social Media Despite Ban
A study found 80% of Australian under-16s still access social media after a ban, showing limited early effects. The UK plans similar restrictions by spring.
AI Bot Swarms Threaten Democracy, Experts Warn
Experts warn AI bot swarms on social media could disrupt elections and undermine democracy by 2028, urging global action.
AI Earthquake Analysis Can Forecast Aftershock Risk in Seconds, Edinburgh Uni Study Shows
AI earthquake forecasting tools can predict aftershock risk in seconds, study shows.
Oversharing's Secret Power: Boosting Careers and Relationships
Harvard professor Leslie John argues oversharing boosts careers and relationships, citing studies on trust and vulnerability.
Copy and Paste Scam Warning: Hackers Target Your PC
A 'sophisticated' scam tricks users into copying and pasting malicious code, granting hackers remote access. Experts warn it can steal passwords, bank details, and install malware.
Euclid Captures 60M Stars in Milky Way Centre
The Euclid telescope captured the largest, most detailed image of the Milky Way's centre, revealing over 60 million stars and heralding a new era of exoplanet discovery.
Meta Pauses Employee Tracker Over Privacy Concerns
Meta has paused a program tracking employee keystrokes and mouse clicks for AI training after over 1,600 workers signed a petition citing privacy and consent issues.
Robotaxis Offer New Independence for Disabled People
A writer with a disability argues driverless taxis could transform lives despite concerns, citing safety data and employment barriers for disabled people.
Fund manager deletes anti-immigration AI video after backlash
Geoff Wilson, a prominent critic of Labor's tax changes, deleted an AI-generated video he reposted from a rightwing nationalist account that depicted Albanese and Chalmers taking money from white Australians and giving it to migrants.
Why Bellingham Avoided Red Card for New World Cup Rule
Jude Bellingham avoided a red card during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana because his conversation with Jordan Ayew was amicable, not confrontational, under a new FIFA rule targeting offensive language.
Michael Caine's AI Odyssey Audiobook Draws Criticism
Michael Caine's AI-narrated audiobook of The Odyssey, produced by ElevenLabs, has drawn backlash as critics argue it undermines the human essence of storytelling.
Netflix's Unhinged: Horror Game with Batman and Stranger Things Stars
Netflix's Unhinged is a new horror game, not a series or film, starring Zoë Kravitz (The Batman), Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), and Troy Baker. It releases June 30 exclusively on Netflix.
GTA 6 Trailer 3 Release Date and Launch Time Predictions
GTA 6 Trailer 3 is expected to release on June 25, 2026, alongside pre-orders opening, likely at 3pm BST. Here's what to expect.
‘Godfather of AI’ Raises Odds of Human Extinction from AI to up to 20%
Geoffrey Hinton raises AI extinction risk to 10-20% in 30 years, warns pace faster than expected, calls for regulation.
Looksmaxxing: The extreme beauty obsession reshaping young men's faces
Looksmaxxing, an extreme facial enhancement trend from incel forums, has gone mainstream on TikTok, driving young men to surgery and self-criticism.
Frozen hot water bottle hack 'better than AC' for bedtime
A TikTok hack suggests freezing a hot water bottle to stay cool during the UK heatwave. Users claim it's better than air conditioning, but warn against reusing it for hot water.
London facial recognition flags zero criminals from 330k scans
British Transport Police's live facial recognition cameras scanned 330,000 commuters across London stations since February, flagging only one person as a criminal — a false alarm. No arrests resulted from the technology.
DWP Social Tariffs Could Cut Broadband Bills to £15 a Month
New DWP scheme lets broadband providers verify benefit eligibility, cutting bills to £15/month for low-income households.
AI Reveals Post-Apocalyptic Future of London Landmarks
AI-generated 3D model shows a post-apocalyptic vision of London's future skyline, with over 500 tall buildings approved in 2017.
UK Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Nationals Over Cyber Attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission
UK sanctions two Chinese nationals and a company over cyber attacks on MPs and the Electoral Commission, accusing China of state-backed malicious cyber campaigns.
Five ways AI might destroy the world: ‘Everyone on Earth could fall over dead in the same second’
Experts warn AI could wipe out humanity like we wiped out other species, or cause present-day harms through biased algorithms.
Best Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines in the UK: Expert Tested
Expert tests 12 bean-to-cup coffee machines in the UK, including De'Longhi and Sage models, for ease of use, coffee quality, and noise.
High IQ Challenge: Spot the Hidden Letter in This Tricky Brainteaser
Can you spot the hidden 'Y' among X's and K's in 13 seconds? Only high IQ individuals can solve this brainteaser.
OpenAI Confirms Global ChatGPT Outage Resolved
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is back online after a global outage, with users advised to wait if still experiencing issues.
Have You Formed an Emotional Bond with an AI Chatbot? Share Your Story
Share your experience of forming an emotional attachment to an AI chatbot. We want to hear your story.
Deepfake Sunak Ads on Facebook Raise AI Election Interference Fears
Over 100 deepfake ads impersonating Rishi Sunak on Facebook raise alarm over AI risks to the UK general election.
Labour U-Turns on AI Copyright Opt-Out Plan After Backlash
UK government drops preferred AI copyright opt-out plan after backlash from artists like Elton John and Dua Lipa, but campaigners warn the issue is not resolved.
Optical Illusion Challenge: Can You Spot the Hidden Number?
An autostereogram optical illusion challenges viewers to spot a hidden number; the answer is zero. Experts discuss cognitive benefits of brain teasers.
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