A year into Donald Trump’s second term, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has come under intense scrutiny for its aggressive rollback of environmental protections, a move critics argue prioritizes corporate interests over public health. This shift in policy direction marks…
In a significant development that intertwines technology, politics, and national security, UK ministers have accepted a funding package of $1 million (£728,000) from Meta, the American tech conglomerate known for its social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This…
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has officially moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, marking the closest point it has ever reached since its inception in 1947. This alarming adjustment reflects a confluence of global threats that…
The Sundance Film Festival has long been a platform for groundbreaking documentaries that challenge societal norms and provoke critical discussions. This year, one film stands out as particularly timely and thought-provoking: “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.”…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the spotlight shone brightly on artificial intelligence (AI) as tech CEOs gathered to articulate their visions for a future increasingly dominated by this transformative technology. The discussions at Davos 2026 were not…
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently unveiled a significant proposal that could alter the dynamics between media organisations and tech giants, particularly Google. This initiative aims to empower news publishers and web content creators with the ability…
The landscape of early-stage startup funding is undergoing a significant transformation, with a notable shift towards larger investment rounds at the seed and Series A stages. Traditionally characterized by modest investments in unproven founders, 2026 has seen a remarkable trend…
In a compelling and thought-provoking essay titled “The Adolescence of Technology,” Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, has raised alarms about the imminent risks associated with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). As the leader of a prominent…
NHS England is embarking on a groundbreaking pilot program that aims to revolutionize the detection and diagnosis of lung cancer through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technologies. This initiative comes at a critical time, as lung cancer…
In an era where technology increasingly permeates our daily lives, Just Eat, a leading food delivery service, has taken a significant leap forward by introducing an AI-powered voice assistant in its UK app. This innovative feature aims to address a…
A recent survey conducted by the King’s Trust has unveiled a troubling trend among young adults in the United Kingdom, revealing that a significant majority of individuals aged 16 to 25 are grappling with anxiety regarding their future job prospects…
The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly over the past few years, oscillating between exuberant enthusiasm and cautious skepticism. As we delve deeper into the implications of AI, it becomes increasingly clear that this technology is not merely…