Top 10 AI news
Digital resurrection: fascination and fear over the rise of the deathbot
Author: Not specified
Publication Date: August 10, 2025
Summary: Ozzy Osbourne appeared as an AI-generated image at a recent Rod Stewart concert, prompting questions about how the ghoulish phenomenon will affect grieving.
OpenAI will not disclose GPT-5’s energy use. It could be higher than past models
Author: Not specified
Publication Date: August 9, 2025
Summary: OpenAI has declined to reveal the energy consumption of its latest GPT-5 model, raising concerns that it may be significantly higher than previous versions.
FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children
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Publication Date: August 9, 2025
Summary: Authorities are warning about a dramatic increase in online sextortion cases targeting children, with both the FBI and NSPCC expressing serious concern.
Microsoft investigates Israeli military’s use of Azure cloud storage
Author: Not specified
Publication Date: August 9, 2025
Summary: Microsoft is examining how its Azure cloud services are being used by the Israeli military, following concerns about compliance and ethical use.
Social media accounts of Palestinians desperate for funds are being flagged as spam
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Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Palestinians seeking financial aid online are finding their social media accounts flagged as spam, raising concerns about digital discrimination.
I spoke to the AI avatar of a Leeds MP. How did it cope with my Yorkshire accent?
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Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: A journalist tests an AI avatar of a Leeds MP to see how well it understands and responds to a strong Yorkshire accent.
OpenAI says latest ChatGPT upgrade is big step forward but still can’t do humans’ jobs
Author: Not specified
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: OpenAI claims its new ChatGPT upgrade is a significant improvement, but acknowledges it still cannot fully replace human workers.
Can an AI chatbot of Dr Karl change climate sceptics’ minds? He’s willing to give it a try
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Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is experimenting with an AI chatbot version of himself to see if it can persuade climate change sceptics.
‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers
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Publication Date: August 10, 2025
Summary: A new wave of TikTok users are fascinated by the political drama of New Labour, sparking viral trends and discussions among teenagers.
Tax relief and Carmen Sandiego: Australia’s once-dismissed video game industry is finally getting a leg-up
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Publication Date: August 10, 2025
Summary: Australia’s video game industry is experiencing a revival, thanks to new tax relief measures and high-profile projects like Carmen Sandiego.
South Korea postpones decision to let Google Maps work properly – again
Author: Not specified
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: South Korea has once again delayed a decision on allowing Google Maps to function fully, citing ongoing concerns over geographic data restrictions.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: Great-looking and fun, but iterative Android
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Publication Date: July 30, 2025
Summary: 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
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Publication Date: July 23, 2025
Summary: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 sets a new standard for foldable phones with its improved thinness, lighter build, and enhanced folding mechanism.
Nothing Phone 3 review: A quirky, slick Android alternative
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Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: The Nothing Phone 3 stands out with its unique design and features, offering a fresh alternative in the Android market.
