Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial Google By Chris Vallance Technology reporter Google has begun trialling search answers written by artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK, after the feature was tested in the US last year. Initially only a small proportion of logged-in UK users will see an AI-generated “overview” at… Continue reading Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial
Google looks to AI paywall option – report
Google looks to AI paywall option – report Reuters By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business… Continue reading Google looks to AI paywall option – report
Top judges urge UK to stop arms sales to Israel
Top judges urge UK to stop arms sales to Israel Reuters By Emily Atkinson BBC News Three former Supreme Court judges are among the signatories of a letter warning that the UK is breaching international law by sending weapons to Israel. They say arms sales must end due to the “plausible risk of genocide” in… Continue reading Top judges urge UK to stop arms sales to Israel
Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths
Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Rishi Sunak has called for an independent investigation into the killing of seven aid workers by an Israeli strike in Gaza. The prime minister told the Sun the deaths, which included three British men, were “an awful tragedy”. He said the UK wanted to see… Continue reading Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths
Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours
Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours PA Media By Nathan Standley BBC News The government has defended its rollout of free childcare hours after Labour called the system a “total mess”. The scheme is being expanded in phases, with 15 hours of free childcare now available for working parents of two year olds. Rishi… Continue reading Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours
UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety
UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety UK Government By Liv McMahon Technology reporter The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of… Continue reading UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety
Government pledges support for Stormont stability
Government pledges support for Stormont stability Reuters By Jayne McCormack BBC News NI political correspondent The UK government has said it will work alongside Stormont’s power-sharing executive to maintain stability. It comes amid upheaval in the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as its leader. He quit after he was… Continue reading Government pledges support for Stormont stability
Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer
Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer Getty Images By Liv McMahon & Tom Singleton Technology reporters Legal and consumer experts have expressed concerns about a cash giveaway by e-retailer, Temu. Participants in the promotion – which has gone viral on social media – receive up to £50, but have to agree to permanently hand… Continue reading Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns Reuters By Becky Morton & Harry Farley BBC Politics The government has set out a series of changes to planned protections for renters in England, after some Conservative MPs raised concerns they would be too burdensome for landlords. The proposals include making tenants commit to a minimum six-month… Continue reading Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Housing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns
Housing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns Getty Images By Jennifer McKiernan BBC political reporter A Conservative peer – and ex-adviser to Boris Johnson – has warned “fleeceholds” will be “the next great scandal” to hit the housing market. The term is used to describe the plight of homeowners on new-build estates locked into… Continue reading Housing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns