Top 10 AI news

UK Online Safety Act risks ‘seriously infringing’ free speech, says X
Elon Musk’s social media platform says lawmakers made a ‘conscientious decision’ to increase censorship.

Apple quietens Wall Street’s fears of China struggles and slow AI progress
Apple’s latest earnings report eases investor concerns about its performance in China and the pace of its AI development.

Far-right extremists using games platforms to radicalise teenagers, report warns
A new report warns that far-right groups are exploiting gaming platforms to radicalise young people.

How will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt?
An explainer on the enforcement of Australia’s new social media ban for under-16s and which platforms may be exempt.

Zuckerberg claims ‘superintelligence is now in sight’ as Meta lavishes billions on AI
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is investing billions in AI, bringing the prospect of superintelligence closer.

Wall Street delighted with Microsoft as it spends $100bn on AI
Microsoft’s massive investment in AI is welcomed by Wall Street, reflecting confidence in the company’s future growth.

Anger grows in China over reports of online groups sharing explicit photos of women
Reports of online groups sharing explicit images of women without consent spark outrage in China.

Excelling in … Excel? Inside the high-stakes, secretive world of competitive spreadsheeting
A look inside the competitive world of spreadsheeting, as featured in the documentary Spreadsheet Champions.

CatVideoFest: how clips of cute kitties spawned a million-dollar movie franchise
CatVideoFest explores how viral cat videos have become a lucrative movie franchise.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Great-looking and fun, but iterative Android
A review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, highlighting its design and incremental improvements.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The thinner, lighter and better folding Android
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is praised for its improved design and folding technology.

Nothing Phone 3 review: A quirky, slick Android alternative
The Nothing Phone 3 stands out with its unique design and features, offering a fresh Android experience.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Super thinness above all else
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is reviewed for its ultra-thin design and performance.

‘It’s never too late for an MBA’: how EY takes tech careers to the next level
EY’s MBA and skills programmes are helping tech professionals advance their careers.

‘We educate and advocate’: how a workplace network is helping women thrive in tech
A workplace network is supporting women in tech through education and advocacy.

‘AI is a very hot topic’: why it’s a great time to be a tech consultant
The demand for tech consultants is rising as AI becomes increasingly important in business.

‘We have lots of opportunities’: how women working in tech are empowered by role models at EY
Women in tech at EY are empowered by strong role models and supportive networks.

Sony WH-1000XM6 review: Raising the bar for noise-cancelling headphones
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones set a new standard for noise cancellation and audio quality.

Framework Laptop 12 review: Fun, flexible and repairable
The Framework Laptop 12 is praised for its flexibility, repairability, and user-friendly design.