Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. Letters to the Guardian propose urgent government intervention and wealth transfer alternatives to prevent a future controlled by tech monopolies. Read the full analysis.
Leading voices warn that AI could soon sabotage shutdown attempts. We must develop public-led solutions now to avoid a wealth transfer crisis and loss of control.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the firm's AI boss Mustafa Suleyman warn of 'scary' outcomes if AI is misused, while hailing its revolutionary potential for healthcare. Read their urgent call for action.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and AI chief Mustafa Suleyman issue stark warnings about AI's potential for harm and job displacement. Read their calls for caution and regulation.
NHS hospitals in England are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict busy periods in A&E departments, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times this winter. Discover how data is transforming emergency care.
A new study finds more than one in five videos recommended to new YouTube users are AI-generated 'slop'. Discover the impact on content discovery and platform integrity.
In 2025, AI-generated viral nonsense, from 'Shrimp Jesus' to bizarre tractor images, overwhelmed social media. Discover how this 'slop' exploited algorithms and what it means for the future of online content.
A major search is ongoing off the Devon coast after two men went missing in the water on Christmas Day. Emergency services urge the public to stay out of the sea due to severe weather.
Discover five new AI-powered property search apps, including Jitty and Mappa, that offer smarter home hunting in the UK. Learn how technology aids searches but why human agents remain key.
Cloudflare CEO reveals Google's AI crawlers access vastly more web data than rivals, creating an 'unfair' advantage. He calls for UK regulators to intervene before the AI race is over.
The Mirror's TV Editor's exclusive chat with AI reality show host Clara Voss descends into diva behaviour. Discover the future of AI-generated entertainment and its psychological risks.
A new survey reveals UK independent businesses are losing online sales to AI-powered giants. Discover the impact and what small firms are doing to fight back.
An AI startup's viral ad depicting a family conversing with a deceased relative's avatar has ignited a fierce debate on grief, technology, and the ethics of digital immortality. Experts warn of psychological risks.
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.
Google's 2025 Year in Search for Australia is out. Discover the people, events, and questions that captivated the nation, from AI breakthroughs to sporting triumphs. Explore the full list now.
A deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 resumes on December 30, 2025. Ocean Infinity leads the 55-day mission to solve the 11-year mystery. Read the latest details.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart over a decade after its disappearance. A new deep-sea survey aims to finally solve aviation's greatest mystery. Read the latest.
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
Police intensify the search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished from his grandparents' remote station two months ago. New efforts focus on remote mine shafts. Follow for updates.
Charles Hosch, 67, disappeared while hiking the Byron Herbert Reece Trail near Blood Mountain. The experienced hiker and SMU professor was last seen on November 11. Authorities urge public help.
A large-scale search operation is underway off the north-west coast of Ireland for a missing UK Navy crew member last seen on Friday night. Follow the latest updates.