The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system
In a court of law, tech titans will be judged not for who they are, but what they do. We should take comfort in that
Rave Culture: A New Era review – high energy testimonial to the UK’s dance revolution
It could do with more robust political context, but this Spanish-made documentary is still a loving, insightful delve into rave’s lasting influence and lost-weekend logistics
William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet review – Baz Luhrmann’s joyful tragedy is still extravagantly full of life
The 1990s love tragedy starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes is a tonic and a delight
Dodging the ‘wrinkle wagon’: why a Brazilian film about ageing is inspiring older women
The Blue Trail, about a rebellious 77-year old woman who escapes forced exile for elderly people, has struck a nerve in a country where ageism is widespread
They Will Kill You review – satanic beat-’em-up offers gore, bad jokes and deja vu
A housekeeping role turns into a fight for survival in a derivative cocktail of action, comedy and horror that doesn’t go down all that well
Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
One minute, Dennis Biesma was playing with a chatbot; the next, he was convinced his sentient friend would make him a fortune. He’s just one of many people who lost control after an AI encounter
I’m a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful?
A new ruling valuably highlights the ways social media can damage very young users. But has it really ruined my whole generation, asks freelance writer Isabel Brooks
Muskism by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff review – how Elon Musk is reshaping the world
Henry Ford changed the face of industry forever – what kind of economic model do Musk’s methods presage?
Orwell: 2+2=5 review – documentary portrait doesn’t wholly add up
Raoul Peck’s film about the Nineteen Eighty-Four novelist makes a compelling case for its continuing relevance but could ask more searching questions about its author
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
Exclusive: Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concerns
Law firms investigate possible Australian cases after US jury finds Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
Courts in Australia may be willing to hold social media companies accountable for real-world harm, lawyers say
Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general
Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government
Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters
Lawmakers say moratorium on construction would give buy time to create strong, federal guardrails for AI
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder
Jamie Lee Curtis to lead Murder, She Wrote reboot movie
Oscar winner will take on role of Jessica Fletcher in 2027 film from Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore