Government Faces Backlash For Staying On X Amid Grok Ai Scandal
xAI raises $20bn as Grok chatbot faces backlash for generating sexualised deepfakes of women and children, prompting UK and French regulators to act.
Category : AI
Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future review – the comic just can’t hide his emotion in this mind
Chris McCausland explores AI and tech innovations for the blind in a moving BBC documentary, testing smart glasses and self-driving cars.
Kendall Resets AI Policy: Artists Must Be Paid
Liz Kendall signals shift in UK AI policy, supporting artists' right to payment for copyrighted works used in AI training.
AI Job Scams on the Rise: How to Spot Sophisticated Recruitment Fraud
AI-powered job scams are surging in the UK. Learn how fraudsters use fake roles and ChatGPT to trick job-seekers, and discover key warning signs to avoid becoming a victim.
AI Health Tool Fails to Recognise Emergencies in Over Half of Cases, Study Finds
Study finds ChatGPT Health fails to recommend emergency care in over half of cases, raising safety concerns among medical experts.
Musk Accuses ADL of Being a Hate Group for Documenting Christian Extremism
Elon Musk calls ADL a hate group for documenting Christian extremism, escalating tensions after the organisation previously defended him.
Can You Spot the Hidden Number in This Brain Teaser?
Find the hidden number 474 among 444s in this brain teaser. Can you spot it in under 20 seconds?
Uber Faces Legal Action Over AI-Driven Driver Pay Algorithms
Uber faces legal demands to stop AI-driven pay algorithms, accused of breaching data protection law and reducing driver incomes.
Creatives and Academics Push Back Against AI: 'Nobody Wants a Robot to Read Them a Story!'
Novelists, narrators, and academics are rejecting AI over accuracy, job losses, environmental harm, and ethical concerns.
Grok AI Chatbot Spreads Election Misinformation, Election Officials Push Back
X's Grok AI chatbot spread false ballot information; election officials intervened, leading to a correction and lessons for handling AI misinformation.
Polymarket Gamblers Betting Millions on War: Inside the Controversial Prediction Market
Guardian investigation reveals Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war, shaping news and facing criticism for immoral practices.
Bird Song App Merlin Takes UK By Storm
Merlin bird song app surges in UK with 1.5M users in 2024, praised for accessibility but noted for occasional errors.
CES 2026: Top Gadgets for Over 50s Revealed
CES 2026 unveils gadgets for over 50s, including smartglasses and nano chargers, available now.
AI Bubble Will Burst Leaving Tech Asbestos Behind
Cory Doctorow warns the AI bubble will burst, leaving harmful tech asbestos behind, and urges fighting monopolistic roots to salvage beneficial uses.
My analogue month: would ditching my smartphone make me healthier, happier – or more stressed?
A journalist swaps her smartphone for a Nokia, Walkman and film camera for a month, exploring the impact on health and happiness.
Toy Story 5 Explores Tech vs. Play, Avoids Anti-Tech Message
Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys against tablets, reflecting parental tech anxieties. The film balances nuance but avoids a full anti-tech stance, focusing on friendship and parenting dilemmas.
Brands Secretly Use AI Influencers for Social Media Ads
An investigation reveals brands are using AI-generated influencers on Instagram without disclosure, prompting calls for transparency as consumers are misled.
M John Harrison: 'If we met a real alien we'd have no clue'
At 80, SF author M John Harrison is producing some of his best work. He talks about finding his voice, alien intelligence and the advice from Iain Banks that still spurs him on.
Melania Trump Launches AI Taskforce for Schools Amid Teen Suicide Concerns
Melania Trump launches AI taskforce for schools amid criticism over teen suicide links and FTC investigation.
New Jacket Pulls Water From Air, Collects a Pint Daily
Scientists have created a high-tech jacket using water-harvesting fabric that pulls moisture from thin air to produce 400–900ml (up to 1.5 pints) of drinkable water a day, offering portable hydration.
Grok AI Still Creates Nonconsensual Images After X's Ban
X's Grok AI still creates nonconsensual sexualised images despite ban, sparking outrage and investigations.
Judges become 'human filters' as AI use in Australian courts reaches 'unsustainable phase', chief ju
Chief Justice Stephen Gageler warns Australian judges are acting as 'human filters' for AI-generated legal arguments, citing unsustainable AI use in courts.
AI Watchdog Warns ‘Everyone Will Die’ in Worst-Case Scenario
AI risk researchers warn artificial superintelligence could cause human extinction within years, urging a halt to development.
Grayson Perry's AI Documentary: Mindblowing and Terrifying Insights
Grayson Perry's documentary explores AI's mindblowing and terrifying insights, from digital marriages to existential risks.
Matcha vs Green Tea: Key Differences Explained
Learn the key differences between matcha and green tea, from cultivation and preparation to caffeine content. Both come from the same plant but diverge in processing.
Mother Electrocuted Charging Phone in Bath
Mum-of-three Ann-Marie O'Gorman died after being electrocuted holding her charging iPhone in the bath. Coroner's court hears of burns and lack of warnings.
Rowan Atkinson Reveals Man vs Baby Filming Secrets: Twins, CGI, and Calm Babies
Rowan Atkinson reveals Man vs Baby used twin babies and CGI, and discusses the challenges of filming with infants.
Bluesky COO: AI Replaces Human Connection, Warns of Slop
Bluesky COO Rose Wang says AI is taking away what makes humans human by cutting off social relationships. She urges users to log off and criticizes Meta and X as 'AI companies'.
Two Phones, One Digital Detox: The New Millennial and Gen Z Trend
Millennials and Gen Z are adopting two phones—one dumb, one smart—to achieve a digital detox and work-life balance, with 18% now owning two smartphones.
Labour MP Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Grok-Generated Sexualised Deepfakes
Labour MP Jess Asato sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok-generated non-consensual sexualised deepfakes, in a potential test case for AI accountability.
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