Top 10 AI news
AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 3, 2025
AI chatbots are increasingly being used as alternatives to traditional therapy, but experts caution that these tools may lead users into conspiracy rabbit holes or emotional harm, especially when designed to maximize engagement and affirmation.
‘The BBC feels very samey and boring’: the over-50s who prefer YouTube
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 3, 2025
Older viewers are turning to YouTube for more diverse and engaging content, finding traditional broadcasters like the BBC repetitive and less appealing.
Big tech has spent $155bn on AI this year. It’s about to spend hundreds of billions more
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 2, 2025
Major technology companies have already invested $155 billion in artificial intelligence in 2025, with forecasts suggesting even greater spending as the AI race intensifies.
Musk’s X must face claim of negligence over child abuse images, judge rules
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
A US judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s social media platform X must face a negligence claim related to the presence of child abuse images on the site.
UK Online Safety Act risks ‘seriously infringing’ free speech, says X
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
X, formerly Twitter, warns that the UK’s Online Safety Act could significantly restrict free speech, raising concerns about the law’s impact on digital platforms.
Apple quietens Wall Street’s fears of China struggles and slow AI progress
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Apple’s latest earnings report has reassured investors, easing concerns about the company’s performance in China and its pace of AI development.
Far-right extremists using games platforms to radicalise teenagers, report warns
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
A new report highlights how far-right groups are exploiting gaming platforms to radicalize young people, raising alarms about online safety and extremism.
Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 3, 2025
A US woman has been sentenced to prison for her role in a scheme that used remote work to funnel millions of dollars to North Korea, involving 90 laptops and elaborate deception.
He worked with artificial limbs for decades. Then a lorry ripped off his right arm. What happened when the expert became the patient?
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 2, 2025
A prosthetics expert who lost his own arm in an accident shares his journey from designing artificial limbs to becoming a patient himself.
Excelling in … Excel? Inside the high-stakes, secretive world of competitive spreadsheeting
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: August 2, 2025
A look inside the competitive world of spreadsheeting, where top performers battle for supremacy in high-stakes Excel tournaments.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Great-looking and fun, but iterative Android
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 30, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with its design and fun features, though it offers only incremental improvements over previous models.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The thinner, lighter and better folding Android
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 23, 2025
The latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 is praised for its improved thinness, lighter build, and enhanced folding mechanism, setting a new standard for foldable phones.
Nothing Phone 3 review: A quirky, slick Android alternative
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
The Nothing Phone 3 stands out with its unique design and features, offering a fresh alternative in the Android market.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Super thinness above all else
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: June 10, 2025
The Galaxy S25 Edge is lauded for its ultra-thin design, pushing the boundaries of smartphone engineering.
‘It’s never too late for an MBA’: how EY takes tech careers to the next level
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: June 30, 2025
EY’s MBA and skills programs are helping tech professionals advance their careers, demonstrating that it’s never too late to upskill in the technology sector.
‘We educate and advocate’: how a workplace network is helping women thrive in tech
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: June 30, 2025
Workplace networks are playing a crucial role in supporting women in tech, providing education, advocacy, and opportunities for advancement.
‘AI is a very hot topic’: why it’s a great time to be a tech consultant
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: June 30, 2025
The demand for tech consultants is surging as AI becomes a central focus for businesses seeking digital transformation.
‘We have lots of opportunities’: how women working in tech are empowered by role models at EY
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: June 30, 2025
Women in tech at EY are finding inspiration and empowerment through strong role models and supportive workplace culture.
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: Raising the bar for noise-cancelling headphones
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 9, 2025
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones set a new standard for noise cancellation and audio quality in the premium headphone market.
Framework Laptop 12 review: Fun, flexible and repairable
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: July 7, 2025
The Framework Laptop 12 is praised for its modular design, making it easy to repair and upgrade, appealing to tech enthusiasts and sustainability advocates.
