AI Pioneer Warns Against Granting Rights to Chatbots
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI could lead to dangerous decisions and urges readiness to 'pull the plug'.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI could lead to dangerous decisions and urges readiness to 'pull the plug'.
A secretive London office block hosts AI safety researchers forecasting catastrophic risks. Discover their urgent warnings and the race to control superintelligent machines before it's too late.
A nondescript London office has become the epicentre for AI safety research, where experts warn of existential risks. Discover their urgent predictions and the race to regulate superintelligent AI.
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.
Artificial intelligence has generated images of Sharon Osbourne as she might look at 73 without cosmetic enhancements. See the dramatic difference and explore her candid surgery history.
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.
Artificial intelligence has generated images of Jane Fonda as she might look without cosmetic enhancements. The actress, who turned 88, has been candid about her plastic surgery journey.
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.
Exiled pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau reveals a campaign of AI-generated fake porn sent to her UK neighbours by Chinese actors, raising serious questions for UK-China relations.
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.
Artificial intelligence has generated images predicting Christina Aguilera's appearance at 45 without cosmetic work. The results fuel ongoing speculation about the singer's youthful look. See the shocking comparison.
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.
Yostin Mosquera sentenced to two years for possessing over 1,000 indecent images of children after police discovered his digital crimes while investigating the Bristol suitcase murders case.
A care worker faces serious charges after police allegedly discovered a cache of over 1.4 million indecent images, including 500,000 unique child abuse pictures. The mother of children in his care has spoken of her fury and trauma.
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended by the party after being arrested and charged by Police Scotland in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland representative was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later
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A far-right news network has been caught sharing AI-generated fake images of female soldiers, sparking outrage over misinformation and disrespect towards military personnel.
Haunting final images capture ordinary moments before disaster changed lives forever. These powerful photos reveal the fragility of life.
Dramatic satellite photos reveal the devastating scale of wildfires scorching Europe, with smoke plumes visible from space as countries battle extreme heat.
Satellite images reveal Russia preparing for nuclear tests, escalating tensions before the Trump-Putin summit. Experts warn of severe consequences if the Ukraine conflict continues.
A deep-sea exploration team may have located the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's long-lost aircraft, potentially solving one of aviation's greatest mysteries.