Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply | Water
As Australia rides the AI boom with dozens of new investments in datacentres in Sydney and Melbourne, experts are warning…
The AI boom is heralding a new gold rush in the American west | Technology
Driving down the interstate through the dry Nevada desert, there are few signs that a vast expanse of new construction…
Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report | Climate crisis
The accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are…
‘From taboo to tool’: 30% of GPs in UK use AI tools in patient consultations, study finds | Health
Almost three in 10 GPs in the UK are using AI tools such as ChatGPT in consultations with patients, even…
This Spotify Wrapped season, don’t outsource your love of music to AI | Music
I like year-end list season. I like an opportunity to remember and reflect on the records that stuck with me…
Share your views on music produced by AI | Music
We’d like to know your feelings on music produced by AI. The tide, it seems, is unstoppable. In July, the…
Anti-immigrant material among AI-generated content getting billions of views on TikTok | Artificial intelligence (AI)
Hundreds of accounts on TikTok are garnering billions of views by pumping out AI-generated content, including anti-immigrant and sexualised material,…
The best science and nature books of 2025 | Best books of the year
This felt like the year that AI really arrived. It is on our phones and laptops; it is creeping into…
Sam Altman issues ‘code red’ at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals | ChatGPT
Sam Altman has declared a “code red” at OpenAI to improve ChatGPT as the chatbot faces intense competition from rivals….
The fight to see clearly through big tech’s echo chambers | Silicon Valley
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery. Today, I’m mulling over whether to upgrade my iPhone 11…