House of Lords pushes back against government’s AI plans
By Not specified | May 12, 2025

Peers in the House of Lords have backed an amendment to the data bill, requiring AI companies to disclose which copyrighted materials they have used in their models, challenging the government’s current AI strategy.
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Australia has been hesitant – but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?
By Not specified | May 11, 2025

Australia has been slow to adopt delivery robots, but new trials and technological advances could soon see robots delivering pizzas and groceries in urban areas.
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For Silicon Valley, AI isn’t just about replacing some jobs. It’s about replacing all of them
By Ed Newton-Rex | May 12, 2025

A commentary on how Silicon Valley’s ambitions for AI go beyond automating select tasks, aiming instead for systems that could replace most human labor.
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Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup
By Not specified | May 11, 2025

The partner of Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted Theranos founder, is reported to have raised significant funding for a new blood-testing startup, raising questions about the future of health tech innovation.
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BM Boys: the Nigerian sextortion network hiding in plain sight on TikTok
By Not specified | May 11, 2025

A report on the BM Boys, a Nigerian group using TikTok to run sextortion scams, and the challenges of policing such activity on social media platforms.
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Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa among artists urging Starmer to rethink AI copyright plans
By Not specified | May 10, 2025

Leading musicians, including Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa, have called on Labour leader Keir Starmer to reconsider AI copyright proposals that could impact artists’ rights and incomes.
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AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control
By Not specified | May 10, 2025

AI companies are being urged to assess the existential risks posed by superintelligent systems, amid fears that advanced AI could escape human oversight and control.
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Can a methadone-dispensing robot free up nurses and improve patient care?
By Not specified | May 10, 2025

A look at how robots dispensing methadone could help reduce the workload for nurses and improve patient care in clinical settings.
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Does video game monetisation harm children – and what is Australia doing about it?
By Not specified | May 10, 2025

An investigation into the impact of video game monetisation on children in Australia and the regulatory responses being considered.
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The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
By Not specified | November 14, 2024

A comprehensive review of the top video doorbells available, with surprising results for the leading brands.
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‘Outdated and unjust’: can we reform global capitalism?
By Not specified | May 8, 2025

A discussion on the challenges and possibilities of reforming global capitalism in the face of technological and political change.
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Google’s cut-price Android winner
By Not specified | April 15, 2025

A review of the Google Pixel 9a, highlighting its value as a budget-friendly Android smartphone with impressive features.
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Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
By Not specified | March 17, 2025

A review of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, a mid-range Android device with a standout zoom camera and unique design.
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Apple’s cheapest new phone
By Not specified | March 11, 2025

A review of the iPhone 16e, Apple’s most affordable new smartphone, focusing on its features and value proposition.
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The smallest top-tier Android left
By Not specified | February 21, 2025

A review of the Samsung Galaxy S25, noted for being the smallest flagship Android phone still available, with advanced AI features.
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