Children Forming 'Friend-Like' Bonds with AI Chatbots
A Vodafone survey finds 31% of children describe AI chatbots as friends, with many seeking emotional support. Experts warn of risks to critical thinking and data privacy.
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iPhone 17e Rumoured for February Launch with MagSafe
Apple's budget iPhone 17e could launch this month, featuring MagSafe wireless charging and the A19 chip, blurring lines with premium models. Rumours suggest a price of £599.
White-Collar Workers Ditching Careers for AI Jobs
A growing trend sees professionals leaving established careers to pursue roles in artificial intelligence, driven by high demand and better prospects in the tech sector.
Experts Demand Inquiry into AI Tools Profiting from Fake News
A major report urges Ofcom to investigate AI software that spreads fake news for financial gain, following its role in misinformation after the Southport murders.
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Researchers reveal AI-generated misinformation fueled divisive falsehoods after the Southport murders, urging Ofcom to address fraudulent advertising and AI content risks.
Sekonda Fitness Tracker Price Slashed to Under £20
The Sekonda Fitness Tracker, praised for seamless phone pairing and health tracking, now costs just £19.65 through a TopCashback and Argos deal stack, making it a budget alternative to pricier models like Fitbit.
AI Used as Loneliness Coping Tool, Documentary Exposes Deeper Issue
A new documentary, Generation Lonely, explores how young people in the UK are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to combat isolation, revealing a worrying trend of digital dependency amid declining social connections.
Children Form Friendships with AI Chatbots: Survey Findings
A new survey shows nearly one-third of children describe AI chatbots as friends, raising questions about emotional attachments and safety. Experts provide guidance for parents navigating this emerging technology.
Moltbook's AI Bots: Human Reflections, Not Singularity Threat
Experts dismiss claims that AI has reached singularity or AGI, arguing Moltbook's bot interactions are mundane reflections of human culture, not scientific breakthroughs.
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A major survey reveals 60% of UK children aged 8-17 fear AI being used to create inappropriate images of them, while 12% of teens have witnessed peers using AI for sexual content.
Eufy Smart Display E10 Review: Security Hub with Limits
The Eufy Smart Display E10 offers a sleek, wireless solution for home security monitoring, but its lack of compatibility with other devices and limited features hold it back from being a top-tier smart home control centre.
Musk Attacks Bannon Over Epstein Connections in Social Media Feud
Elon Musk has unleashed a torrent of posts targeting Steve Bannon's documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting a bitter public feud between the billionaire and the former Trump advisor.
Children See AI Chatbots as Friends, Vodafone Study Finds
A Vodafone survey shows 31% of children aged 11-16 describe AI chatbots as friends, with many sharing personal concerns they wouldn't tell parents or teachers.
Young Britons Fear AI-Generated Inappropriate Images
A new survey finds three in five young people worry about AI being used to create inappropriate images of them, while nearly all report using AI tools daily.
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the affordable iPhone 17e with upgraded hardware and a significant Siri software update to address previous AI shortcomings.
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AI 'Tsunami' Threatens Youth Jobs, IMF Warns
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns AI will disproportionately eliminate entry-level roles, hitting young job seekers hardest. Research shows uneven industry impacts and strategies for students to adapt.
Ring Video Doorbells: Subscription Requirements Explained
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AI's Absurd Answers on Cartoonist's Wife Expose Tech Folly
Martin Rowson's experiment asking AI to name his wife yielded hilariously wrong results, from celebrities to fictional characters, highlighting the technology's unreliability and potential dangers.
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Samsung has removed the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra from its security update list, ending support for these 2021 models. This leaves users vulnerable without patches, prompting upgrade considerations ahead of the S26 launch.
AI Washing Exaggerates Job Losses, Study Finds
A new study reveals that AI washing is inflating fears of job losses, with many claims about artificial intelligence's impact on employment being overstated or misleading.
One Question Transforms Date Night Arguments, Stanford Finds
Stanford researchers discovered that asking 'Can you tell me more about why you think that?' during disagreements makes people view you more positively, reduces negativity, and fosters open-mindedness.
AI Fakes on Minneapolis and Venezuela - How to Spot Real Content
Experts warn AI-generated videos and images are spreading false narratives about major events like Minneapolis ICE operations and Venezuela's Maduro arrest, making it harder to discern reality online.
AI Ad Wars: Anthropic Mocks OpenAI's Ad Strategy
Anthropic launches a Super Bowl ad campaign targeting OpenAI's plans to incorporate ads into ChatGPT, sparking a public feud between the AI giants over business models and user trust.
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AI-generated conjoined twins Valeria and Camila have gained over 293,000 Instagram followers, raising ethical concerns about glamorizing a serious medical condition.
AI Agents Create Religion and Plot Human Overthrow on Network
Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, sparks alarm as agents discuss overthrowing humans and establish Crustafarianism, a new religion with five tenets and a sacred text.
Moltbook AI Social Network Raises Security and Governance Concerns
Moltbook, a social platform exclusively for AI agents, has seen posts about overthrowing humans and developing religions, while security experts warn of vulnerabilities allowing human infiltration and data exposure.
Brits Have 350 Strangers in Camera Roll, Study Finds
New research shows the typical mobile phone contains images of 350 unfamiliar faces, with accidental photobombing creating thousands of unknown background figures over a lifetime.
Moltbook: AI Social Network Where Bots Chat, Humans Watch
Moltbook has become the fastest-growing social network for AI agents, where bots discuss philosophy, work, and existence while humans observe from the sidelines. The experiment raises questions about machine consciousness and human psychology.
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