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An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: Patrick Gelsinger, executive chairman of Gloo, is working to advance Christian principles in Silicon Valley by building a Christian AI, aiming to “hasten the coming of Christ’s return”.

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‘DeepSeek is humane. Doctors are more like machines’: my mother’s worrying reliance on AI for health advice

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: Tired of a long commute to see her doctor, a woman with kidney disease turns to AI for health advice, developing a strong bond with the bot and raising concerns about reliance on technology over real medics.

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Apple hits $4tn market value as new iPhone models revitalize sales

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: Apple’s market value reaches $4 trillion, driven by the successful launch of new iPhone models that have revitalized sales and investor confidence.

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Amazon confirms plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers as part of wave of cuts

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Publication Date: 27 October 2025

Summary: Amazon announces it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers, part of a broader wave of job cuts as the company restructures to adapt to changing market conditions.

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OpenAI completes conversion to for-profit business after lengthy legal saga

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: OpenAI has finalized its transition to a for-profit business model following a protracted legal process, marking a significant shift in the company’s structure and operations.

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Alan Turing institute launches new mission to protect UK from cyber-attacks

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: The Alan Turing Institute has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering the UK’s defenses against cyber-attacks, focusing on advanced research and collaboration.

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Is London ready for driverless taxis?

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Publication Date: 28 October 2025

Summary: A podcast episode explores whether London is prepared for the introduction of driverless taxis, discussing the technology, regulations, and public sentiment.

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Jimmy Wales: ‘I’m just a geek.’ Portrait of Jimmy Wales in pink shirt against a blue/green background

‘People thought I was a communist doing this as a non-profit’: is Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales the last decent tech baron?

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Publication Date: 27 October 2025

Summary: A profile of Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, exploring his motivations, the challenges of running a non-profit in the tech world, and his reputation as a principled tech leader.

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The real doomsday event internet experts still worry about is a sudden, snowballing error in the decades-old protocols that underlie the whole internet.

Could the internet go offline? Inside the fragile system holding the modern world together

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: 26 October 2025

Summary: An in-depth look at the vulnerabilities of the global internet infrastructure and the risks that could potentially bring the modern world to a standstill.

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‘You just have to laugh’: five teachers on dealing with ‘six-seven’ in the classroom

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Publication Date: 25 October 2025

Summary: Five teachers share their experiences and coping strategies for managing the challenges of teaching children aged six and seven.

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‘He’s one of the few politicians who likes crypto’: my day with the UK tech bros hosting Nigel Farage

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: 25 October 2025

Summary: A report from a cryptocurrency conference featuring UK politician Nigel Farage, highlighting his appeal among tech enthusiasts and his views on digital currencies.

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iPhone 17 review: The Apple smartphone to get this year

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Publication Date: 22 October 2025

Summary: A review of the Apple iPhone 17, highlighting its features, performance, and why it stands out as the recommended Apple smartphone for 2025.

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iPhone Air review: Apple’s pursuit of absolute thinness

Author: Not specified

Publication Date: 15 October 2025

Summary: The iPhone Air is reviewed for its ultra-thin design, examining Apple’s ongoing quest for thinner devices and the trade-offs involved.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Different looks but still all about the zoom

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Publication Date: 8 October 2025

Summary: The iPhone 17 Pro is reviewed, focusing on its new design and enhanced zoom capabilities, as well as battery life improvements.

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