Actors vote 99% to refuse AI body scanning
UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.
UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
Donald Trump's social media firm, TMTG, plans a $6bn merger with fusion energy company TAE Technologies, aiming to power AI datacenters. Read the full analysis.
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive $7bn data centre project backed by tech billionaires, fearing soaring energy bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. Discover the local fight against corporate power.
Electronics retailer Currys reports adjusted pre-tax profits more than doubled to £22m, driven by AI technology and major game launches. Read the full analysis.
Hamburg police issue a warning over a sophisticated online scam using deepfake images of attractive female officers to lure men to paid websites. Authorities are taking legal action.
A major UK government report reveals a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising urgent safety and political influence concerns. Discover the findings.
In the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, AI-generated fakes and false claims swamped platforms like X, highlighting a dangerous new era for digital misinformation. Read the full analysis.
US senators unite to demand toy companies explain safety measures for AI products aimed at young children, following reports of inappropriate content. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.
The British Armed Forces ban risque humour, classifying it as sexual harassment. Troops face discipline for repeated offences. Learn about the new policy and its impact.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
Readers celebrate the Guardian's corrections column as both a source of factual accuracy and unexpected humour. Discover why this unheralded feature has become essential reading.
New research reveals AI's poor grasp of puns and humour. Discover why LLMs struggle with cultural nuance and what it means for the future of AI.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld unveils his latest witty take on the age-old tension between librarians and booksellers. Discover the humour behind these literary worlds.
Explore Stephen Collins' brilliant festive satire cartoon depicting Jesus and Santa Claus in a humorous confrontation. Discover the social commentary behind this seasonal gem.
A woman captured the moment her dad accidentally ate wax melts thinking they were free sweets. The hilarious garden centre mix-up has gone viral online. Read the full story here!
Exploring why Elon Musk's immense wealth fails to translate into genuine wit. Discover the unbridgeable gap between money and authentic humour in this analysis.
The Prince of Wales showcased his quick wit and playful humour during a surprise visit to a youth centre, charming attendees with his down-to-earth personality and perfect comedic timing.
Forget traditional family dynamics - the UK's youngest family members are now leading the charge when it comes to practical jokes and witty humour, according to surprising new research.
Comedy legend Adam Sandler delivers side-splitting remarks about joining AARP while promoting Uncut Gems on Conan O'Brien's podcast, creating viral-worthy moments.
Discover how Guardian cartoonist Edith Pritchett uses clever Venn diagrams to find humour in everything from royal family anxieties to the mysteries of household cleaning in her latest weekly collection.
Chat show king Graham Norton couldn't resist a biting political joke about Britain's leadership chaos during Eurovision coverage, creating an unforgettable TV moment that's got everyone talking.
Jimmy Carr returns with his trademark dark humour in Paramount+'s new series 'Am I The A-Hole?', dividing audiences with his politically incorrect comedy style and boundary-pushing content.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brings his signature wit to Count Dracula's contemporary struggles in his latest Guardian cartoon, offering a hilarious take on the vampire's eternal life in today's world.
Five experienced primary teachers reveal their secret weapon for managing energetic six and seven-year-olds: laughter. Discover practical strategies that transform classroom chaos into productive learning environments.
A former Apple worker named Sam Sung has revealed he legally changed his name to escape relentless mockery and workplace awkwardness due to his unfortunate similarity to the tech giant Samsung.
Discover the surprising adult humour hidden within the beloved Christmas classic Home Alone that flew completely over children's heads for decades.
Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after sharing a crude video mocking House Speaker Mike Johnson with scatological humour, raising questions about political decorum.