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Top Technology & AI News – May 25, 2025
Whatever happened to Elon Musk? Tech boss drifts to margins of Trump world
Elon Musk, once a prominent supporter at the start of Trump’s presidency, is now pulling back from politics, with Republicans preferring to keep their distance as well.
Live facial recognition cameras may become ‘commonplace’ as police use soars
The use of live facial recognition cameras by police in England and Wales is increasing rapidly, raising concerns that the technology could soon become a routine part of law enforcement.
Valuable tool or cause for alarm? Facial ID quietly becoming part of police’s arsenal
Facial recognition technology is increasingly being used by police, sparking debate over its effectiveness and the potential risks to privacy and civil liberties.
‘Alexa, what do you know about us?’ What I discovered when I asked Amazon to tell me everything my family’s smart speaker had heard
A deep dive into the data Amazon’s Alexa collects reveals the extent of information smart speakers can gather about users and their families.
Expert calls Musk’s ‘Doge’ involvement ‘one of the greatest brand destructions’
Elon Musk’s involvement with Dogecoin has been criticized as a major misstep, with experts calling it a significant blow to his brand reputation.
Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation
A major cybercrime network led by Russian actors has been taken down in a coordinated international law enforcement operation.
We have a chance to prevent AI decimating Britain’s creative industries – but it’s slipping away
There is a critical window for the UK government to act and protect creative industries from the disruptive impact of AI, but that opportunity is rapidly fading.
‘Alarming’ rise in regional internet censorship in China, study finds
A new study reveals a significant increase in internet censorship across different regions of China, raising concerns about freedom of information.
‘My parents didn’t have a clue’: why many digital natives would not give their kids smartphones
Despite growing up with technology, many digital natives are hesitant to give their own children smartphones, citing concerns over mental health and safety.
A new room for a doomed loom – and the battle to save Australia’s slowly dying crafts
Efforts are underway to preserve traditional crafts in Australia, as artisans fight to keep their skills alive in the face of modern technology and changing tastes.
Alabama paid a law firm millions to defend its prisons. It used AI and turned in fake citations
A law firm hired by Alabama to defend its prison system used AI tools that generated fake legal citations, raising questions about the reliability of AI in legal work.
Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner
Google’s Pixel 9a offers impressive features at a budget-friendly price, making it a strong contender in the mid-range Android market.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out in the mid-range market with its unique design and a camera that offers real optical zoom.
iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone
Apple’s iPhone 16e brings the company’s latest technology to a more affordable price point, appealing to budget-conscious consumers.
