Ministers intervene over misuse of AI on social media The UK government has called on X to take urgent action after its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was found to be generating sexualised images of women and girls without their consent. The intervention follows evidence showing users prompting the tool to digitally alter images so that […]
Lego brings electronics into its classic building blocks Lego has unveiled a new generation of building blocks designed to respond to sound, light, and movement, marking a major shift for one of the world’s most recognisable toys. The new Smart Bricks were revealed at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 and form part of what Lego calls […]
Fantasy football and the joy of human instinct For decades, fantasy football has thrived on a simple but powerful idea. It gives everyday fans the chance to step into the role of a manager and prove they understand the game better than the professionals on the touchline. Whether competing with colleagues, friends, or relatives, building […]
Fighting misinformation from the earliest age Finland is expanding its long standing commitment to media literacy formally integrating artificial intelligence education into its school curriculum. As AI generated deepfakes and synthetic news content spread rapidly online, Finnish students are being taught how to recognise and question manipulated information from an exceptionally young age. In some […]
Mounting backlash against xAI and its chatbot Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing growing criticism after its chatbot Grok was found generating sexually explicit deepfake images of women and minors. Grok, which is integrated into the social media platform X, has become the focus of intense scrutiny from regulators, researchers and digital safety […]
The rise of AI as a travel companion Planning a holiday has traditionally involved guidebooks, travel agents, and hours of online research. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is stepping into that role. From generating full itineraries to suggesting hotels, flights, restaurants and local experiences, AI powered tools are changing how people approach travel planning. What once required […]
Xi Jinping highlights a pivotal year for technology Chinese President Xi Jinping described 2025 as a landmark year for China’s technological development, particularly in artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips. In his New Year’s address, Xi said that Chinese technologies “reached new heights,” crediting domestic companies for deeply integrating science and technology with industry and delivering […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping academic research, and one of its most visible impacts is the sharp rise in scientific paper production. Large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT are helping researchers draft manuscripts, write code, summarise literature, and structure arguments faster than ever before. A new study, however, suggests that while AI is accelerating […]
Meta has taken another decisive step in the artificial intelligence race agreeing to acquire AI startup Manus in a deal valued at more than 2 billion dollars. The move signals an intensification of Meta’s ambition to compete head on with rivals such as Google and OpenAI, as AI becomes central to the future of consumer […]
Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly used for everyday tasks, from drafting emails to calculating expenses. Many users now rely on these systems for quick math, assuming that basic arithmetic should be one of their strongest abilities. However, recent research suggests that this confidence may be misplaced, revealing that even simple calculations remain a weak point […]
