Top 10 AI news
AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Summary: Research from the London School of Economics highlights the risk of gender bias in care decisions made by English councils, as AI tools used to summarize case notes tend to downplay women’s health issues.
Wikipedia can challenge UK Online Safety Act if strictest rules apply to it, says judge
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Summary: A UK judge has ruled that Wikipedia can challenge the Online Safety Act if the strictest regulations are enforced, raising questions about the law’s impact on open knowledge platforms.
End of an era: AOL to discontinue its dial-up internet service after 30 years
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Summary: AOL has announced it will end its dial-up internet service, marking the close of a significant chapter in internet history after three decades of operation.
Digital resurrection: fascination and fear over the rise of the deathbot
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 10 August 2025
Summary: The emergence of AI-powered avatars that simulate deceased individuals is raising both intrigue and concern about how technology will affect the grieving process.
Cat soap operas and babies trapped in space: the ‘AI slop’ taking over YouTube
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Summary: AI-generated content is flooding YouTube with bizarre and low-quality videos, including cat soap operas and surreal scenarios, sparking debate about the platform’s future.
Nvidia and AMD agree to pay 15% of China chip export revenues to US
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 10 August 2025
Summary: Nvidia and AMD have reached an agreement to pay 15% of their China chip export revenues to the US government, reflecting ongoing tensions in global tech trade.
Can an AI chatbot of Dr Karl change climate sceptics’ minds? He’s willing to give it a try
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Summary: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is experimenting with an AI chatbot version of himself to see if it can help shift the views of climate change sceptics.
I want my faulty earbud fixed. Should it cost less than replacing the pair?
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Summary: A consumer dilemma explores whether repairing a single faulty earbud should be more affordable than replacing the entire set, highlighting issues in tech repair economics.
‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 10 August 2025
Summary: The complex history of New Labour is captivating a new generation of TikTok users, with teenagers becoming engrossed in the political drama of the era.
Tax relief and Carmen Sandiego: Australia’s once-dismissed video game industry is finally getting a leg-up
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 10 August 2025
Summary: Australia’s video game industry is experiencing a revival, thanks to new tax relief measures and the return of classic franchises like Carmen Sandiego.
OpenAI will not disclose GPT-5’s energy use. It could be higher than past models
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 9 August 2025
Summary: OpenAI has declined to reveal the energy consumption of its latest GPT-5 model, raising concerns that it may exceed the usage of previous AI systems.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Great-looking and fun, but iterative Android
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 30 July 2025
Summary: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with its design and fun features, though it offers only incremental improvements over its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The thinner, lighter and better folding Android
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 23 July 2025
Summary: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 sets a new standard for foldable phones, offering a thinner and lighter design with improved folding technology.
Nothing Phone 3 review: A quirky, slick Android alternative
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 16 July 2025
Summary: The Nothing Phone 3 stands out with its unique design and features, offering a fresh alternative in the Android smartphone market.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Super thinness above all else
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 10 June 2025
Summary: The Galaxy S25 Edge prioritizes ultra-thin design, pushing the boundaries of smartphone engineering for users seeking sleekness.
Remote troubleshooting to AR walkthroughs: how tech is boosting companies hit by the skills gap
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Summary: Companies are leveraging remote troubleshooting and augmented reality to address skills shortages and improve operational efficiency.
Stay cybersafe: how to remove the risk of ‘shadow IT’ and strengthen data security
Source: The Guardian
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Summary: Organizations are focusing on eliminating ‘shadow IT’ and enhancing data security to protect sensitive information in the digital workplace.
