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May 14, 2025
House of Lords pushes back against government’s AI plans
Peers in the House of Lords have backed an amendment to the UK data bill, requiring AI companies to disclose which copyrighted materials they have used to train 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 and the accuracy of such 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 a win for AI companies seeking to use copyrighted material for training, sparking protests and debate over copyright in the AI era.
Australia has been hesitant – but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?
Australia is considering the use of delivery robots for pizza and groceries, following successful trials in other countries, as automation continues to reshape the food delivery industry.
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 to automate entire professions and potentially reshape the workforce as we know it.
Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup
The partner of Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted Theranos founder, is reportedly raising millions for a new blood-testing startup, reigniting debate over the future of health tech innovation.
BM Boys: the Nigerian sextortion network hiding in plain sight on TikTok
A report on the BM Boys, a Nigerian network using TikTok to run sextortion scams, and the challenges of policing such activity on social media platforms.
ChatGPT may be polite, but it’s not cooperating with you
An exploration of how ChatGPT and similar AI models may appear cooperative 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 look at how robots dispensing methadone could help free up nurses’ time and improve patient care in clinical settings.
Does video game monetisation harm children – and what is Australia doing about it?
Examining the impact of video game monetisation on children and the regulatory steps Australia is considering to address potential harms.
The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
A comprehensive review of the top video doorbells on the market, with surprising results for the popular Ring brand.
Google’s cut-price Android winner
A review of the Google Pixel 9a, highlighting its value as a budget-friendly Android smartphone with impressive features.
Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
A review of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, a mid-range Android device with a standout zoom camera and unique design.
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
