Technology
From the NHS to the DWP: UK’s new data law will make your life ‘radically different’, minister says

From the NHS to the DWP: UK’s new data law will make your life ‘radically different’, minister says
New data sharing laws will ‘drive efficiencies in our public services’. But will humans become a rubber stamp?
This adorable robot is helping us learn more about children, autism and the way humans connect

This adorable robot is helping us learn more about children, autism and the way humans connect
The NAO robot is just two feet tall, but this little droid is teaching researchers big things about movement, rhythm and connection
The weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it

The weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it
A fake news report on Georgian TV station IMEDI provided a lesson in how fear can be weaponised, and how quickly a society can be destabilised by a single, well-crafted lie
Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no
Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no
Rematch star Christian Cooke on AI, Robert Carlyle and how he relates to chess champ Garry Kasparov
Rematch star Christian Cooke on AI, Robert Carlyle and how he relates to chess champ Garry Kasparov
Labour wants to use ‘Minority Report’ AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences

Labour wants to use ‘Minority Report’ AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences
Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space

Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space
Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’

Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’
The great autocomplete: Is AI making us lose our minds?

The great autocomplete: Is AI making us lose our minds?
Why the loss of terrestrial TV risks pushing millions of Brits to the margins

Why the loss of terrestrial TV risks pushing millions of Brits to the margins
How ChatGPT and AI changed the conversation on universal basic income

How ChatGPT and AI changed the conversation on universal basic income
Why would billionaires end world hunger when they can buy the fountain of youth?

Why would billionaires end world hunger when they can buy the fountain of youth?
How do we stop AI becoming an ‘engine of inequality’, and make it a force for good?

How do we stop AI becoming an ‘engine of inequality’, and make it a force for good?
Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It’s never too early to get your tots tech-ready

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It’s never too early to get your tots tech-ready
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue

As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
We live in what feels like dark and anxious times – but there’s still lots we can learn from the stars

We live in what feels like dark and anxious times – but there’s still lots we can learn from the stars
Starmer wants to ‘mainline’ AI into the UK’s ‘veins’. Here are the opportunities – and the risks

Starmer wants to ‘mainline’ AI into the UK’s ‘veins’. Here are the opportunities – and the risks
‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Sexually explicit deepfakes ruin lives – a crackdown is long overdue

‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Sexually explicit deepfakes ruin lives – a crackdown is long overdue
Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot

Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot
It’s my job to search for extraterrestrial intelligence among the stars. This is what I’ve found

It’s my job to search for extraterrestrial intelligence among the stars. This is what I’ve found
AI was meant to make the DWP benefits system more efficient. Instead it’s brought bias and hunger

AI was meant to make the DWP benefits system more efficient. Instead it’s brought bias and hunger
Teething problems with VAR and handball rules serve as a warning about AI

Teething problems with VAR and handball rules serve as a warning about AI
AI is a tool like the paintbrush – it can be used for good things and terrible things

AI is a tool like the paintbrush – it can be used for good things and terrible things
How the death of toddler Awaab Ishak inspired the creation of AI app to tackle damp and mould

How the death of toddler Awaab Ishak inspired the creation of AI app to tackle damp and mould
California’s governor wants to use AI to solve homelessness – but it’s backfired, badly
