Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’ | AI (artificial intelligence)
Late last year, as a US government shutdown cut off the Snap benefits that low-income families rely on for groceries,…
Tell us: have you ever used AI to navigate everyday life and social relationships? | AI (artificial intelligence)
Lots of people now use chatbots as personal assistants, not just for work but in everyday life and social interactions….
The rise of AI is making the future of work look bleak – but it could be an opportunity | AI (artificial intelligence)
In 2026, it’s a scary time to work for a living. Gone are the days of quiet quitting, the Great…
Accenture ‘links staff promotions to use of AI tools’ | AI (artificial intelligence)
Accenture has reportedly started tracking staff use of its AI tools and will take this into consideration when deciding on…
Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’ | AI (artificial intelligence)
Emmanuel Macron has hit back at US criticism of Europe’s efforts to regulate AI, vowing to protect children from “digital…
Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties | Bill Gates
Bill Gates has pulled out of a keynote address at the AI Impact Summit in India as he continues to…
Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs | Retail industry
UK retailers are planning to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs and pessimism about the economy. Almost…
Illinois governor proposes cancelling tax breaks for datacenters | Technology
The Illinois governor JB Pritzker proposed a two-year break from offering tax incentives for datacenters, a reflection of increasing public…
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer | Violence against women and girls
Deepfake nudes and “revenge porn” must be removed from the internet within 48 hours or technology firms risk being blocked…
Countries that do not embrace AI could be ‘left behind’, says OpenAI’s George Osborne | George Osborne
The former chancellor George Osborne has warned that countries that do not embrace the kind of powerful AI systems made…