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UK should play leading role on global AI guidelines, Sunak to tell Biden
PM wants to see UK take key part in creating international agreement on how to develop…
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Almost 60% of people want regulation of AI in UK workplaces, survey finds
Survey shows support for government setting rules around use of technologies such as C…
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Pushing Buttons: Why I don’t worry about ‘completing’ games
In this week’s newsletter: Exploring maps and finishing side quests isn’t wasting time…
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Nvidia: chipmaker’s strategic AI moves result in a tech position of power
The company is now the fifth most valuable in the US after investing in artificial int…
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes turns herself in for 11-year prison term – video
The Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes turned herself in for an 11-year prison sentenc…
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System Shock review – you versus a murderous AI in revived sci-fi horror classic
PC; Prime Matter/Nightdive Studios Lovingly remade, this game is no longer the trailbl…
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Twitter janitors in New York file lawsuit over firings and demand backpay
Suit alleges social media company violated city law when janitors were abruptly fired …
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‘I feel constantly watched’: the employees working under surveillance
Monitoring software has become more common since the pandemic – but are activity score…
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Amazon UK to offer parents term-time-only working amid union battle
Retailer hopes to encourage more people back to work as strikes continue over pay and …
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Street Fighter 6 review – the new king of fighting games
PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series S/X, PC (version tested); Capcom With a flashy new array …
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Am I the only gamer who has no interest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? | Dominik Diamond
Dominik Diamond finds himself, once again, on the fringes of the gaming conversation, …
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‘I do not think ethical surveillance can exist’: Rumman Chowdhury on accountability in AI
One of the leading thinkers on artificial intelligence discusses responsibility, ‘mora…
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What are the best defunct products and overlooked innovations?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects r…
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Benny, Björn and Frida drop in for first anniversary of London’s Abba Voyage
Show in which youthful digital avatars of the group perform on stage has sold more tha…
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‘They’re afraid their AIs will come for them’: Doug Rushkoff on why tech billionaires are in escape mode
The leading intellect on digital culture believes the recent tech reckoning is correct…
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NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent
Observer investigation reveals Meta Pixel tool passed on private details of web browsi…
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AI will indeed be, but its rise will be mundane not apocalyptic | John Naughton
To understand how ChatGPT will infiltrate the world, cast your mind back to Google’s d…
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No cellphone? No problem! The vintage radio enthusiasts prepping for disaster
Ham radio users, from teenagers to eightysomethings, are ready to communicate in the n…
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Tech stocks surge as wave of interest in AI drives $4tn rally
Shares in some firms involved in AI technology more than double in value as traders be…
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‘It’s a massive ask’: is Binance capable of being regulated?
Crypto exchange says it will do everything possible to change UK watchdog’s mind but o…
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Rishi Sunak races to tighten rules for AI amid fears of existential risk
PM pushes allies to draw up agreement that could lead to global regulator, as industry…
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Meet Diia: the Ukrainian app used to do taxes … and report Russian soldiers
Awarding-winning app initially aimed at helping people access public services is now u…
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Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink approved for in-human study
The Food and Drug Administration, which had initially rejected the application, finall…
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No more ‘I took an arrow to the knee’: could AI write super-intelligent video game characters?
A new experimental game demo full of sophisticated AI characters has some game writers…
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Half of British female gamers experience abuse when playing online
Campaign to raise awareness of issues reports that 80% of those affected receive messa…
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US Congress members demand that PayPal end ban on Palestinian business
Other payment companies do business with Palestinians in the occupied territories, but…
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Facebook owner Meta begins final round of mass layoffs
Job cuts are part of plan announced in March to eliminate 10,000 roles, bringing headc…
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Failure to launch: Twitter glitches deal double blow to Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis
What liberals may have feared as the alliance of two anti-woke villains, turned out to…
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Microsoft appeals against UK watchdog’s veto of Activision Blizzard takeover
CMA says it is defending cloud gaming market, but Microsoft says moves ‘discourages te…
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Pushing Buttons: Street Fighter 6 is a perfect KO for both newbies and longtime fans
In this week’s newsletter: I suck at fighters, but the delightfully camp latest in the…
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With DeSantis campaign event, Musk seeks to shore up a sinking Twitter
The social network has floundered since the tech billionaire took over – political liv…
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Garmin Forerunner 965 review: the ultimate running watch gets screen upgrade
Top multisport tracker gets bigger, crisper OLED touchscreen – but at high cost to wal…
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Off the menu: why restaurants are ditching QR codes
Paper menus were replaced by QR codes to protect diners during Covid. But the hi-tech …
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Facebook owner Meta sells Giphy at a loss of more than $260m
Stock image service Shutterstock buys gif search engine after Meta’s acquisition block…
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The post-console future: where Xbox is looking for its next big hit
Microsoft is betting on winning business with its subscription service, Game Pass, and…
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Fake AI-generated image of explosion near Pentagon spreads on social media
Picture shared on verified accounts fuels concerns over AI’s potential to generate mis…
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Readers’ favourite moments from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo’s new record-setting Zelda game allows players to get creative and make madca…
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How Assassin’s Creed Mirage captured the Islamic golden age – in a disused New York power station
Composer Brendan Angelides was cautious about agreeing to write the soundtrack for the…
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Facebook owner Meta fined €1.2bn for mishandling user information
Penalty from Ireland’s privacy regulator is a record for breach of EU data protection …
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Beats Studio Buds+ review: Apple’s latest for Android and iPhone
Compact Bluetooth earbuds get better sound, noise-cancelling and battery life – and a …
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China’s war chest: how the fight for semiconductors reveals the outlines of a future conflict
US efforts to stifle China’s chip industry are thought to be part of a wider plan to h…
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Philosopher Peter Singer: ‘There’s no reason to say humans have more worth or moral status than animals’
The controversial author on the importance of updating his landmark book on animal lib…
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Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse vision is over. Can Apple save it?
The CEO of the social media giant has spent billions on his virtual reality dream – an…
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When the tech boys start asking for new regulations, you know something’s up | John Naughton
The OpenAI CEO says his industry needs government intervention. Whether it’s a ploy or…
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Parties, power, racing: meet Ovo’s Stephen Fitzpatrick, the man who would be Richard Branson
He emulates the Virgin founder’s freewheeling portfolio career. But he is also the tyc…
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Artificial intelligence holds huge promise – and peril. Let’s choose the right path | Michael Osborne
AI can fight the climate crisis and fuel a renewable-energy revolution. It could also …
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Elections in UK and US at risk from AI-driven disinformation, say experts
False news stories, images, video and audio could be tailored to audiences and created…
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Labour should pledge £11bn to build ‘BritGPT’ AI, thinktank says
Labour for the Long Term says UK risks falling even further into dependence on US tech…
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Fraudster jailed for running multimillion-pound website iSpoof
Tejay Fletcher’s site offered tools allowing criminals to make phone calls that appear…
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Montana TikTok users denounce ban: ‘We have terrible roads but we’re banning an app’
Young users question whether law tied to national security concerns will take effect i…
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UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks ambition, say critics
While the US and EU announce bigger programmes, one British startup says the governmen…
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US supreme court reinforces immunity for Google and Twitter in win for tech behemoths
Justices avoid weighing in on law which shields internet companies from lawsuits over …
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Montana’s TikTok ban: why has it happened and will it work?
All you need to know about the US state becoming the first to prohibit the social vide…
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My students are using AI to cheat. Here’s why it’s a teachable moment
Ignoring ChatGPT and its cousins won’t get us anywhere. In fact, these systems reveal …
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Delivery apps could help fight obesity by boosting low-calorie options, says study
Possible interventions include default smaller portions and prominently displaying low…
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Lego 2K Drive review – a wonderful first racing game
PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch; Visual Concepts/2K Games The open world r…
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‘Everyone encounters some kind of abuse’: Stephen ‘Jorbs’ Flavall speaks out on the dark side of Twitch streaming
In his new memoir, Before We Go Live, the Twitch and YouTube star pulls back the curta…
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How one woman raised $100,000 for cancer treatment she never needed
In this week’s newsletter: Why did Amanda Riley con the blogosphere into paying for he…
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‘We are losing money’: companies in Apple’s repair program say they can’t compete with tech giant
Exclusive: Slow response times and high cost of parts make program unviable, third-pa…
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YouTube found to push content about guns to children watching games videos
Video site recommended videos related to weapons, shooting and murderers to accounts f…
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WhatsApp now lets you hide your messages from prying eyes. But is Chat Lock a cheaters’ charter?
You can now hand your phone to your partner without any danger of them reading your ch…
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Police to use live facial recognition in Cardiff during Beyoncé concert
Technology be to deployed in city centre to identify wanted individuals, leading to co…
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker at 20 – this under-appreciated Zelda game is also one of the best
Derided at first, in the 20 years since its launch this cartoonish high-seas adventure…
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Ministers looking at body-worn facial recognition technology for police
Government’s intentions revealed in document produced for surveillance camera commissi…
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US charges ex-Apple engineer with stealing trade secrets, then fleeing to China
Justice department announces charges involving company’s self-driving car technology …
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ChatGPT CEO shares concern over AI being used to interfere with elections – video
The CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, told the US Senate he is concerned abou…
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OpenAI CEO calls for laws to mitigate ‘risks of increasingly powerful’ AI
Sam Altman says before Senate judiciary committee that he supports guardrails for tech…
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Big tech says it can boost productivity, but AI wont solve meetings madness | Gene Marks
Endless Zoom meetings, a full inbox, innumerable Slack notifications – who’s got any t…
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Lemmings meets Koyaanisqatsi: Humanity, the dream-like puzzle game that inspires delight and unease
A collaboration between famed designer Yugo Nakamura and gaming auteur Tetsuya Mizuguc…
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‘Beowulf is lit AF’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?
Some in the book industry have already begun exploring automation of its pitches to re…
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‘Is this really going to work?’: the makers of mega-hit video game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
For three decades, the search for Princess Zelda has been thrilling fans and smashing …
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Tell us: how do you feel about your smartphone use?
We would like to hear from readers around the world about their screen time and what c…
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‘Design me a chair made from petals!’: The artists pushing the boundaries of AI
From restoring artefacts destroyed by Isis to training robot vacuum cleaners, architec…
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Google Pixel 7a review: the best mid-range phone gets even better
Fast, slick screen, excellent camera and great software makes for a hard to beat combi…
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What lies beneath: meet the real life metal detectorists
Tales of rare finds, Instagram stories and, of course, that hit TV comedy means metal …
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AI voice synthesising is being hailed as the future of video games – but at what cost?
Tech advances that make it easier to recreate human voices also raise ethical question…
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Ministers not doing enough to control AI, says UK professor
Stuart Russell, former government adviser, says ChatGPT could become part of super-int…
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From dealing with Musk to fixing Twitter Blue: what’s in the next CEO’s in-tray?
Elon Musk has announced he will step down as chief executive and has already found rep…
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‘Beyond expectation’: Nintendo’s latest Zelda title launches to critical acclaim
Tears of the Kingdom set to continue success of fantasy series, already being called o…
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‘Why would we employ people?’ Experts on five ways AI will change work
From farming and education to healthcare and the military, artificial intelligence is …
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Can I tell you a secret? – trailer
We wanted to tell you about another Guardian podcast series from our colleagues in the…
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – pure magic
Nintendo Switch; Nintendo Occasionally a game comes along that makes you look at life…
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Best podcasts of the week: How to solve the crisis in modern masculinity, with Rylan
In this week’s newsletter: The singer turned presenter tackles what it means to be a m…
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Google launches Pixel Fold, Tablet and 7a Android devices
Firm’s first folding phone announced with cheaper smartphone and tablet smart display …
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Google’s Bard AI chatbot launches in Australia with vow to develop it ethically
Company says its AI programs will include watermarks and metadata identifying AI-gener…
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