Top 10 AI news
‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians
The Israeli military has undertaken a project to store a vast trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
OpenAI stops ChatGPT from telling people to break up with partners
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to prevent it from advising users to break up with their partners, following concerns about the chatbot’s influence on personal relationships.
The all-female rescue mission to Mars: my opera about a toxic tech bro takeover of the red planet
Composer Jennifer Walshe’s new opera imagines an all-female team sent to Mars to save the planet from a tech bro takeover, exploring themes of gender and technology.
OpenAI takes on Meta and DeepSeek with free and customisable AI models
OpenAI is launching free and customisable AI models, intensifying competition with Meta and DeepSeek in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Tesla shareholders sue Elon Musk for allegedly hyping up faltering Robotaxi
Tesla shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of exaggerating the progress and prospects of the company’s Robotaxi project.
We’re being deafened by digital noise. Pause it and you hear the sound of democracy in crisis
Rafael Behr discusses how the overwhelming digital noise is masking deeper issues in democracy, urging a pause to reflect on the impact of technological change on politics.
‘We didn’t vote for ChatGPT’: Swedish PM under fire for using AI in role
Sweden’s prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, faces criticism for reportedly using AI tools like ChatGPT in his official duties, sparking debate about the role of AI in government.
China’s cyber-abuse scandal: is the government unwilling to crack down on exploitation of women online?
A major online abuse scandal in China raises questions about the government’s willingness to address the exploitation of women on digital platforms.
The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout
A review of the best walking pads and under-desk treadmills available in the UK, helping users stay active during the workday.
Social media battles and barbs on both sides of Atlantic over UK Online Safety Act
Debate intensifies on both sides of the Atlantic as the UK’s Online Safety Act faces scrutiny and criticism from social media users and politicians.
Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam
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.
‘The BBC feels very samey and boring’: the over-50s who prefer YouTube
Older viewers are increasingly turning to YouTube for entertainment, citing a lack of variety and excitement on traditional broadcasters like the BBC.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Great-looking and fun, but iterative Android
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with its design and fun features, but offers only incremental improvements over its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The thinner, lighter and better folding Android
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is praised for its thinner and lighter design, making it the best folding Android phone yet.
Nothing Phone 3 review: A quirky, slick Android alternative
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
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is lauded for its ultra-thin design, setting a new standard for smartphone aesthetics.
Remote troubleshooting to AR walkthroughs: how tech is boosting companies hit by the skills gap
Companies are using augmented reality and remote support technologies to address skills shortages and improve efficiency.
Stay cybersafe: how to remove the risk of ‘shadow IT’ and strengthen data security
Guidance on eliminating ‘shadow IT’ and improving data security in the workplace, with a focus on best practices and new technologies.
‘Employees feel capable and connected’: the vital role played by good technology in job satisfaction
Good technology is shown to boost employee satisfaction, making workers feel more capable and connected in their roles.
