Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor If you don’t know where you stand on artificial intelligence, you’re not alone. Will it save humanity or destroy us? The stakes are that high and the jury is still out, even among the world’s leading experts. Some… Continue reading Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?
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FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice
FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice Getty Images By Natalie Sherman & Daniel Thomas BBC News Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has been testifying to a judge at his trial after the jury was sent home. The former entrepreneur was asked to speak to Judge Lewis Kaplan to determine which parts… Continue reading FTX: ‘Crypto King’ tells judge he acted on legal advice
Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire
Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire PA Media Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, putting him at odds with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir has stopped short of making such a call, instead backing “humanitarian pauses” in the conflict as… Continue reading Gaza war: Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging ceasefire
Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?
Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance? PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News On the horror in the Middle East, and in particular whether there should be a ceasefire in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have the same position. Israel… Continue reading Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?
PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony
PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony Getty Images Supply chain problems that plagued the PlayStation 5 for three years have now been resolved, its maker Sony has said. The global chip shortage which began in 2020 impacted industries from car manufacturing to credit cards. Customers were frustrated at month-long waits… Continue reading PlayStation 5 supply issues finally fixed after three years, says Sony
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying PA Media MPs have voted to suspend Peter Bone from the Commons for six weeks after an investigation found he had bullied and was sexually inappropriate around a former member of staff. The move is likely to lead to a by-election in his Wellingborough constituency, a former… Continue reading MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying
Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids
Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent Paedophiles are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create images of celebrities as children. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) said images of a well-known female singer reimagined as a child are being shared by predators. On one dark… Continue reading Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids
Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says
Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Hannah Miller & Phil Kemp BBC Politics A former parliamentary staff member has described how “physical, emotional and psychological abuse” by the MP he worked… Continue reading Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says
Tinder: Friends and family can help you make a good match
Tinder: Friends and family can help you make a good match Getty Images It’s often said romantic partners need the approval of our friends and family. But now the dating app Tinder is taking things a step further, by enabling friends and family of users to recommend potential matches. Under the Tinder Matchmaker feature, users… Continue reading Tinder: Friends and family can help you make a good match
Government to close 50 migrant hotels
Government to close 50 migrant hotels Getty Images By Nick Eardley & Michael Sheils McNamee BBC News The government is set to confirm plans to end the use of 50 hotels to house migrants by January. In March, the BBC learned around 400 hotels were being used to house record numbers of asylum seekers. On… Continue reading Government to close 50 migrant hotels