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If AI can provide a better diagnosis than a doctor, what’s the prognosis for medics? | John Naughton
Studies in which ChatGPT outperformed scientists and GPs raise troubling questions for…
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AI expert Marietje Schaake: ‘The way we think about technology is shaped by the tech companies themselves’
The Dutch policy director and former MEP on the unprecedented reach of big tech, the n…
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‘His Facebook was a shrine to my face’: the day I caught my catfish
I stumbled on a profile with my picture as the photo. What was this man doing with my …
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‘It’s almost dirty money’: the older generation of crypto investors benefiting from the ‘Trump pump’
Some say they used bitcoin or Dogecoin to help reach goals such as affording to have a…
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‘Teenage girls are feeling vulnerable’: fears grow over online beauty filters
Studies suggest children are having their self-esteem harmed by filters that ape the e…
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Tesla owners turn against Musk: ‘I’m embarrassed driving this car around’
The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump h…
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Use robots instead of hiring low-paid migrants, says shadow home secretary
Tory MP Chris Philp calls for more investment in technology to reduce UK’s net migrati…
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A spy story from Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger gang
The podcast studio behind the Rest Is … universe goes deep on the 1953 Iran coup in Th…
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Reddit overtakes X in popularity of social media platforms in UK
Discussion platform takes fifth place in rankings and is the fastest growing large soc…
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‘Stay true to yourself and hit post’: a flashy, absurd night at Australia’s TikTok awards
More than 3m votes were cast for this year’s awards, which went heavy on T-shirt guns …
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How Sony could reclaim handheld gaming from Nintendo and the smartphone
In this week’s newsletter: A new PlayStation portable device that will play the PS bac…
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Will the Democrats finally realize that Big Tech is not an ally? | Zephyr Teachout
Tech titans, and big business in general, are not reliable partners against Trumpism. …
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Online influencers need ‘urgent’ fact-checking training, warns Unesco
Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of infor…
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Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome
The Department of Justice suggested it should ‘divest Chrome’ and divest or submit to …
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How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe
Experts say fake images raising fears around issues such as immigration have prolifera…
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‘What many of us feel’: why ‘enshittification’ is Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year
The committee’s honourable mentions went to ‘right to disconnect’ and ‘rawdogging’ F…
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Flex your new visual super skills
We’ve all acquired new design smarts. Now it’s time to make the most of them Continue…
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See the light pour through: how art can free us from the exhaustion of smartphone addiction
As tech giants hook us into endless scrolling, we are becoming less engaged, less crea…
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‘You get desensitised to it’: how social media fuels fear of violence
Young people in Birmingham attest that violent content on apps is having a real-world …
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Passwords are giving way to better security methods – until those are hacked too, that is
It’s a war that will never end. But for small-business owners, it’s all about managing…
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Don’t know what to buy your loved ones for Christmas? Just ask ChatGPT
Santa has a new little helper. But can an AI-powered shopping assistant really master …
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Jeff Jarvis: ‘Elon Musk’s investment in Twitter seemed insane, but it gave him this power’
The US media pundit on the dangers of overregulation online, why he’s more frightened …
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The best iPhones in 2024: Apple smartphones tested, reviewed and ranked
Looking for the latest iPhone, or a good deal on a refurbished handset? Our expert has…
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Deus in machina: Swiss church installs AI-powered Jesus
Peter’s chapel in Lucerne swaps out its priest to set up a computer and cables in conf…
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FTX co-founder Gary Wang receives no prison sentence for crypto fraud
Prosecutors hailed ‘first FTX cooperator to come in the door’, helping put away Sam Ba…
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Saudi dissident pursues X legal case amid fears of transnational repression
Omar Abdulaziz, critic of crown prince now living in Canada, targeted by Saudi agents …
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Can a fluffy robot really replace a cat or dog? My weird, emotional week with an AI pet
Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner –…
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MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots
Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Met…
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Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Exclusive: Block-building game to appear in theme parks, hotels and stores, starting i…
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US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser
Authorities seek to dismantle monopoly on search market and also want action related t…
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AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn
David Attenborough among famous people whose voices have been exploited by fraudsters …
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Australian parliamentary inquiry stops short of backing social media ban for under-16s
Joint committee supports giving users the power to alter, reset or turn off algorithms…
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AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience
Leading philosopher says issue is ‘no longer one for sci-fi’ as dawn of AI consciousne…
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Hi-tech recreation of Richard III’s voice has a Yorkshire accent
A digital avatar of the king’s head, complete with ‘meticulously researched’ voice, is…
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China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia
Known for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen af…
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My child is at camp and my phone pings nonstop with photos. Does anyone really want this? | Celina Ribeiro
Streams of images sent to parents not only threaten children’s privacy – they can dama…
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Lost your sense of direction? Turn off your phone and you’ll soon reconnect
Tech giants said today’s digital native kids would be the first generation who would n…
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Is this (finally) the end for X? Delicate Musk-Trump relationship and growing rivals spell trouble for platform
The former Twitter could fade away, or help shape a dark future hosting voices of a ne…
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‘Have your bot speak to my bot’: can AI productivity apps turbocharge my life?
I tried out organisational software to help streamline my work and build a ‘second bra…
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Elon Musk is not America’s new king. But he might be its new Thomas Cromwell | John Naughton
The billionaire was indispensable to Trump’s campaign and now has a senior job. He is …
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Get away, grizzly: why scientists are chasing bears with drones
Wildlife experts in US west have found small aircraft are ideal for protecting humans …
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Best Christmas gifts for tweens, as chosen by 9- to 12-year-olds themselves, from Jellycat toys to slime
Put Santa on alert – it’s Deadpool figures, bracelet-making kits, laptops and, yep, sl…
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Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn’t as fun as they said it would be – Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world
A population numbed, dazed, present-but-not-present – had it happened overnight it wou…
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Sophie Turner to lead Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series
Game of Thrones actor reportedly in talks to play Lara Croft in Fleabag creator’s new …
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Musk asks ‘high-IQ revolutionaries’ to work for no pay on new Trump project
World’s richest man solicits applications for ‘tedious work’ in newly formed Departmen…
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Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here’s how to opt out
Even if you haven’t knowingly opted in, companies are still scraping your personal inf…
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Seven tips to be better at Call of Duty Black Ops 6 – from professional players
Have you reduced your recoil, picked the best perks and maxxed out your XP gains? If y…
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Serial tells the true tale of Free Willy’s titular whale
For its 13th season, the investigative titan explores the complicated story of Keiko. …
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How ghost hunters turned weather meters into spectre detectors
Paranormal investigators use the devices to show presence of ghosts – or give their cl…
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‘A phenomenon’: how World of Warcraft smashed out of geekdom and conquered gaming
The ultimate multi-player has survived ‘frat boy’ slurs, a ropey film, one mega lawsui…
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Tetris Forever is the real story of Tetris - and it’s fascinating
An interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse goes deep on the 40-year history of Te…
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Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
No reason given for departure of Nadhmi al-Nasr, longtime CEO of $500bn project launch…
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French news titles sue X over allegedly running their content without payment
Social media site accused of violating law that requires platforms to pay media when r…
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TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?
Musk and Donald Trump propose a ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, crypto wins big…
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Musk’s influence on Trump could lead to tougher AI standards, says scientist
Tycoon might help president-elect realise race for artificial general intelligence is …
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Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election
Social media platform has become a ‘refuge’ from the far-right activism on X, experts …
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PlayStation 5 Pro: is Sony’s console upgrade worth £700?
Four years after the PS5’s release, Sony has now put out a more powerful version. But …
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Bitcoin price tops $81,000 for first time amid ‘Trump pump’
Traders hope president-elect will favour cryptocurrencies when he returns to the White…
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‘It gets more and more confused’: can AI replace translators?
A Dutch publisher has announced that it will use AI to translate some of its books – b…
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How a second Trump term could further enrich Elon Musk: ‘There will be some quid pro quo’
Experts say new government could blunt regulation and appoint officials sympathetic to…
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Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL ‘You’ve got mail’ greeting, dies aged 74
Edwards taped message that became catchphrase and served as title of 1998 film starrin…
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Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better
If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technolo…
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The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?
From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting…
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Silicon Valley’s right wing notches victories nationwide and at home
Tech elites scored local and national wins after backing Donald Trump and conservative…
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Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: faster, better and cheaper
Chip, memory, battery and power upgrades add to laptop’s appeal along with new webcam …
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Best podcasts of the week: Tom Rosenthal chats to strangers on a bench
The actor and comedian hosts a podcast talking to ordinary people about their often ex…
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At the League of Legends finals, I saw unmatched gaming talent – and joy on 20,000 faces
The industry may be struggling, but being surrounded by 20,000 fans in the O2 arena re…
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The 10 best electric cars to buy if you want to avoid Tesla
Elon Musk turning you off Tesla? Here are the best EVs from other carmakers, chosen an…
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AI chatbot launches on Gov.UK to help business users – with mixed results
Initial test run of GPT-4o technology can help with regulations but ‘cannot provide pr…
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The Sega Saturn at 30: a pioneering games console ripe for rediscovery
A commercial failure by comparison with its rival the PlayStation, the Saturn neverthe…
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Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says
Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cog…
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Is your air fryer spying on you? Concerns over ‘excessive’ surveillance in smart devices
UK consumer group Which? finds some everyday items including watches and speakers are …
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The big idea: is convenience making our lives more difficult?
Everything is easier with modern technology – except fulfilling your true potential T…
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Wilmot Works It Out review – gently therapeutic puzzler that turns jigsaws into works of art
Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg; Finji; PC, Mac Fill the walls of your nice big empty hous…
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: totally maxed out
Even bigger titanium superphone packs very long battery life and great camera but Appl…
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‘We have no choice’: Gazan workers find a lifeline in freelancing amid war
With poor internet and electricity, Palestinians flock to co-working spaces and find h…
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The chatbot optimisation game: can we trust AI web searches?
Google and its rivals are increasingly employing AI-generated summaries, but research …
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Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company ‘crumbled under pressure’
Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr organized event outside headquarters to reject company do…
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Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users
Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gamb…
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‘What a privilege … ’ trend catches on as gratitude makes social media comeback
Posts lauding anything from running in the rain to tiredness and a comfy bed are sprin…
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From Northern trains to Dolly Parton, the institutions that can’t quit the fax
Rail bosses admitted earlier this week they still use the surprisingly persistent tech…
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Apple reports robust demand for iPhone 16 even as overall sales in China slow
Company reports $94.9bn in revenue, slightly beating Wall Street projections in first …
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