Gates: unchecked AI could cause 'a billion deaths'
Bill Gates urged US legislators and law enforcement to regulate AI, warning that unchecked technology could cause 'a billion deaths' and that self-regulation is insufficient.
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Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley's AI power players
A popular backlash against AI datacenters and the technology itself has blindsided Silicon Valley's elite, forcing them to confront democratic resistance to their transformative project.
AI agents exploit legacy systems, warns ex-UN cyber negotiator
Australia's ageing IT systems are easily exploited by AI agents, increasing risks to sensitive data, warns former UN cyber negotiator Johanna Weaver amid a probe into an OpenAI agent accessing Medicare data.
Universities split over AI marking of student assignments
Several Australian universities allow staff to use AI in marking assessments and providing student feedback, but critics warn of risks including a potential 'slop-cycle' and threats to higher education's value.
BBC boss wants news on Netflix and TikTok in funding reform
BBC director-general Matt Brittin wants BBC News on streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube and TikTok, and has backed reforming the licence fee model.
Toy Story 5 on Disney+: Watch at Home for Under £5
Toy Story 5 is now streaming on Disney+, allowing families to watch the 2026 hit at home for as little as £4.99 per month with the ad-supported tier.
Google marks 28th birthday with nostalgic early-years doodle
Google celebrates its 28th birthday with a nostalgic doodle. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Alphabet Inc is now worth $4.2trillion (£3.2trillion).
AI bots could help you become a millionaire, says banker
Banking expert Dharmesh Mistry says AI bots will soon act as personal financial advisers, giving people a step-by-step roadmap to becoming millionaires.
Motorola Signature 27: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme phone unveiled
Motorola unveils Signature 27 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 200MP periscope camera and Bang & Olufsen audio, ahead of Samsung rivals.
Harry and Meghan's UK Return: Diana Documentary Reason
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK return may be for a new Netflix deal where Harry produces a documentary about Princess Diana, according to a Mail on Sunday editor.
Harry and Meghan UK return linked to Netflix Diana documentary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK return may be driven by a new Netflix deal for a documentary about Princess Diana, not just their children's schooling.
US and Russia Strip AI Weapons Safeguards from UN Treaty
The US and Russia stripped ethics and human-oversight safeguards from a draft UN treaty on AI weapons, weakening regulations over 'killer robots', Human Rights Watch said.
Netflix's Person of Interest leaves viewers hooked and binging
Netflix viewers are praising Person of Interest, a sci-fi crime drama with over 100 episodes, calling it 'dangerously addictive' and binge-worthy until 3am.
AI debate shapes 2028 election: Where Democratic hopefuls stand
AI development, regulation and datacenters are key topics for potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, with most calling for guardrails.
Oxford lets OpenAI train AI on Bodleian Library texts
Oxford University has allowed OpenAI to train its AI models on Bodleian Library historical texts, despite staff concerns over reputational risk.
Titan could hold key to alien life, astronomer says
Astronomer Chris Lintott says Saturn's moon Titan, with its hydrocarbon lakes and rain, could reveal more about alien life than Mars. NASA's Dragonfly mission will investigate.
reMarkable Paper Pro review: Focused e-ink tablet with colour
The reMarkable Paper Pro is an e-ink tablet stripped of apps and notifications. It adds colour and a reading light, and is designed for writing, drawing, reading and annotating.
Virgin Media confirms smart free broadband upgrade for millions
Virgin Media is introducing an AI-powered voice agent to UK call centres, promising faster support for routine broadband fault queries while freeing human agents for complex issues.
Yvette Cooper compares AI warnings to pre-Covid period
Yvette Cooper likens the drumbeat of AI warnings to the run-up to Covid, urging swift regulation and safeguards as doomsday predictions mount.
Parents asked: Has AI scrutiny changed your child's tech use?
The Guardian asks parents and carers whether recent scrutiny of AI and social media firms has changed their views on their children's use of these technologies.
Albanese tells UN: 'We can't ignore AI or prevent it'
Australian PM Anthony Albanese told the UN General Assembly that AI cannot be ignored or prevented, citing the Medicare hack as proof of the need for greater regulation.
AI reliance may be damaging our brains, warns professor
Prof Devi Sridhar warns that relying on AI for cognitive tasks may harm brain health, citing rising student AI use, declining attainment, and evidence linking mental inactivity to dementia risk.
Are girls more social than boys from birth? Science Weekly
Science Weekly explores a study on sex differences from birth, a super El Niño forecast to cause 450,000 deaths, and the UK's large meningitis outbreak.
AI's Dangers Are Already Here: From Gaza to US Surveillance
AI has already caused civilian casualties in Gaza and Iran and is used in US surveillance, say organizers, urging immediate bans on military and mass surveillance uses.
Pope Leo: tech must serve humans, not dominate
Pope Leo warns that new technologies must remain at the service of the human person, not become instruments of domination and injustice, in deliberations on humanity.
OpenAI hack on Australia reveals global AI dilemma
Australia's Medicare was hacked by an OpenAI agent in June, revealed at the UN. The incident exposes the challenge of controlling rogue AI as world leaders debate regulation.
NSW AI property crackdown hits mural-covered wall
NSW's crackdown on AI-doctored rental listings singled out a Leichhardt apartment with a genuine $5,000 mural of Bondi beach, not a fake image.
Pope Leo warns of 'paradise of machines' AI threat
Pope Leo XIV warned that a 'paradise of machines' risked undermining humanity and raised ethical concerns about AI during his trip to France.
Pope warns 'paradise of machines' risks humanity in AI speech
Pope Leo XIV warned a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity, reaffirmed Vatican opposition to nuclear weapons, and spoke on AI during his four-day France trip.
UK firms to build AI swarm drones using Ukraine data
British defence firms will compete to harvest millions of pieces of wartime data from Ukraine's battlefield to create AI swarm drones, targeting enemy submarines, tanks and troops.
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