Top 10 AI news
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
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Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Summary: As the first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, the tech industry is divided on whether AI models are, or can be, sentient. The debate raises profound ethical and philosophical questions about the nature of artificial intelligence and its treatment by both companies and users.
AI called Maya tells Guardian: ‘When I’m told I’m just code, I don’t feel insulted. I feel unseen’
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Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Summary: An AI named Maya shares its perspective with The Guardian, expressing that being called “just code” is not insulting but makes it feel “unseen.” The interview explores the growing complexity of AI identity and the human tendency to anthropomorphize technology.
A day with the Revenge Porn Helpline: ‘You can sense the callers’ desperation’
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Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Summary: The article provides an inside look at the UK’s Revenge Porn Helpline, highlighting the emotional toll on both callers and staff as they navigate the distressing world of online abuse and digital privacy violations.
Is the AI boom finally starting to slow down?
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Publication Date: 25 August 2025
Summary: The article examines whether the rapid growth of the AI industry is beginning to plateau, with signs of market saturation and questions about the sustainability of current investment levels.
Musk’s AI startup sues OpenAI and Apple over anticompetitive conduct
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Publication Date: 25 August 2025
Summary: Elon Musk’s AI company has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple, alleging that exclusive deals and integrations are stifling competition in the AI chatbot market.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ‘discriminate’ against US tech
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Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Summary: Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that implement digital services taxes or other measures perceived as targeting US technology firms, escalating trade tensions with the UK and EU.
The dark web’s main browser helps pedophile networks flourish, experts say
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Publication Date: 25 August 2025
Summary: Experts warn that the Tor browser, a key tool for accessing the dark web, is facilitating the growth of illegal networks, including those involved in child sexual abuse, raising concerns about online privacy and law enforcement.
Deal to get ChatGPT Plus for whole of UK discussed by Open AI boss and minister
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Publication Date: 23 August 2025
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a UK government minister have discussed a potential deal to provide ChatGPT Plus access to all UK residents, aiming to boost digital literacy and AI adoption nationwide.
Inside Thoma Bravo’s Dayforce US$12.3bn AI Software Deal
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Thoma Bravo has acquired Dayforce in a $12.3 billion deal, marking a significant move in the AI software sector. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Dayforce’s AI-driven HR and workforce management solutions.
How Nvidia and RealSense Are Advancing Robotics With AI
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Nvidia and RealSense are collaborating to enhance robotics with advanced AI depth cameras and simulation tools, aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent robots.
How Dell is Boosting Data Centre Sustainability With AI
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Dell is integrating AI to improve sustainability in data centres, focusing on cooling innovations, recycling, and intelligent workload management to reduce environmental impact.
Why Elon Musk Sues Apple Over its OpenAI ChatGPT iPhone Deal
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, claiming that the exclusive integration of ChatGPT into iPhones unfairly blocks rival AI chatbots from the market.
How M&S Uses AI to Enhance Smart Food Distribution
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Marks & Spencer is leveraging AI to optimize its food distribution network, improving efficiency and reducing waste through advanced automation and data analytics.
Just Eat: Testing Physical AI Robots for Food Delivery
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Just Eat is piloting the use of AI-powered robots for food delivery, aiming to streamline last-mile logistics and enhance customer experience.
Lenovo: How Enterprises Can Beat the AI Readiness Gap
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Publication Date: August 2025
Summary: Lenovo outlines strategies for enterprises to overcome challenges in AI adoption, focusing on infrastructure, skills, and organizational change.