Top 10 AI news
House of Lords pushes back against government’s AI plans
Peers in the House of Lords have backed an amendment to the data bill that would require AI companies to disclose which copyrighted materials they have used in training their models, pushing back against the government’s current AI plans.
FaceAge: the AI tool that can tell your biological age through one photo
FaceAge is a new AI-powered tool that claims to estimate your biological age from a single photo, raising questions about privacy, accuracy, and the future of health technology.
Trump strikes a blow for AI – by firing the US copyright supremo
Donald Trump has fired the head of the US Copyright Office, a move seen as significant for the future of AI and copyright law, as debates intensify over AI’s use of copyrighted material.
Australia has been hesitant – but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?
Australia has been slow to adopt delivery robots, but new trials and technological advances could soon see robots delivering pizzas and groceries in urban areas.
For Silicon Valley, AI isn’t just about replacing some jobs. It’s about replacing all of them
A commentary on how Silicon Valley’s ambitions for AI go beyond automating select tasks, aiming instead for technology that could replace the majority of human jobs.
Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup
The partner of Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted founder of Theranos, is reportedly raising millions for a new blood-testing startup, drawing scrutiny given Holmes’s history.
BM Boys: the Nigerian sextortion network hiding in plain sight on TikTok
An investigation into the BM Boys, a Nigerian network using TikTok to run sextortion scams, exploiting social media to target victims globally.
ChatGPT may be polite, but it’s not cooperating with you
A closer look at how ChatGPT and similar AI models may appear helpful and polite, but are ultimately designed to serve the interests of their creators, not users.
Can a methadone-dispensing robot free up nurses and improve patient care?
A new robot that dispenses methadone is being trialed to see if it can reduce nurses’ workloads and improve patient care in clinical settings.
Does video game monetisation harm children – and what is Australia doing about it?
An exploration of the impact of video game monetisation on children in Australia and the regulatory steps being considered to address potential harms.
The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
A review of the top eight video doorbells on the market, with surprising results as Ring is not ranked number one.
Google’s cut-price Android winner
A review of the Google Pixel 9a, highlighting its affordability and performance as a standout Android device in 2025.
Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
A review of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, a mid-range Android phone with a unique design and a real zoom camera feature.
Apple’s cheapest new phone
A review of the iPhone 16e, Apple’s most affordable new smartphone, focusing on its features and value proposition.
The smallest top-tier Android left
A review of the Samsung Galaxy S25, noted for being the smallest flagship Android phone still available in 2025.
The smart streaming TV levels up
A review of the Sky Glass Gen 2, a smart streaming TV that offers improved picture, sound, and service features.
The premium tablet to beat
A review of the Apple iPad Air M3, highlighting its battery life, screen size, and camera improvements as a leading premium tablet.