The Guardian view on perceptions of superpowers: the world isn’t Chinamaxxing, it’s America-avoidant
Editorial: Startling new research shows that in many countries – including old US allies – the public prefers Beijing to Washington
AI job worries grow. But some human skills can’t be replaced by machines
The fear of becoming obsolete is a rising source of anxiety as artificial intelligence emerges in the workplace. Staying strongly connected with others will help
Going offline is fun. Living offline was not – just ask a child of the 90s
The neo-luddites are fighting the good fight. But my life before smartphones felt lonelier and more dangerous, writes Emma Beddington
Brenda Fricker obituary
Actor who was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar for her role in the 1989 film classic My Left Foot
Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
New national plan is accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislation
Corded vacuums are supposed to be outdated – so why is the Shark Detect Lift-Away XL so good?
Surprisingly easy to manoeuvre and skilled at cleaning carpet and hard floor, Shark’s upright bagless model is one of the best corded vacuums I’ve tested
Could AI be conscious?
Experts believe it’s at least possible. We urgently need a plan to navigate the ethical implications
‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
They are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
Anna Friel: ‘I go to every location with a bag full of lightbulbs. Lighting really affects how one thinks’
The British actor on no-nonsense women, learning her lines in the bath and encountering a ‘nation of beautiful people’ while filming a new medical drama in Australia
UK tech advocates alarmed by Burnham plan to scrap technology department
MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth
Tell us: are you wearing the new Meta glasses?
If you’re wearing the new glasses, we want to know more about how you’re using them. We’d also like to hear from people about how they feel about others around them wearing the glasses
Trump has normalized crypto. Is it the path to the next financial collapse?
Cheerleading by the president, who made $1.2bn last year off uninsured currency, does not bode well for US economy
‘Maybe the best pumped-up sequel ever made’: James Cameron’s Aliens hits 40
The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver
The Guide #252: Christopher Nolan forces all rivals to flee as he dominates the battle of the blockbusters
In this week’s newsletter: Is Nolan our last superstar director? Every one of his films is an event, clearing the release schedules and selling out cinemas
The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthems