Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says
Lord Stockwood says people in government ‘definitely’ talking about idea as technology disrupts industries
The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us
Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling
Is This Thing On? review – funny is as funny does in Bradley Cooper’s John Bishop-inspired tale
Cooper directs Will Arnett in this likable, semi-believable story about a man heading for a divorce who discovers a cathartic outlet in comedy
‘This can’t be left to individual families’: how social media ban could affect under-16s
Parents, teachers and young people share their views on whether social media restrictions would work in the UK
As most TV viewers tune in via broadband, will 2034 signal the death of Freeview?
The aerial-accessed service has a fast-dwindling audience but when exactly to switch the platform off is proving highly divisive
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back
The long read: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort
I’m a tech-savvy zillennial who knows how to safeguard against hacking. Scammers still managed to get me
Had I received any suspicious text messages claiming to be from my bank, the fraud team asked. Had I clicked on the links? My stomach dropped
South Korea’s ‘world-first’ AI laws face pushback amid bid to become leading tech power
The laws have been criticised by tech startups, which say they go too far, and civil society groups, which say they don’t go far enough
For young Australians reluctant to call abuse helplines, a digital ‘support multiverse’ could break down barriers
More than 40% of children under 16 are exposed to family violence but ‘systems by adults for adults’ leave them without familiar ways to access support
Meta wows Wall Street despite spending billions on AI and facing social media addiction trial
Firm’s fourth-quarter 2025 beat expectations as it lavishes investment on AI infrastructure and CEO faces questioning
Paul Dano reacts to Tarantino criticism: ‘I was incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me’
Actor says the defence of his peers and fans was ‘really nice’ after Quentin Tarantino’s scathing assessment calling Dano ‘a weak, weak, uninteresting guy’
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
High hopes for Optimus robot help company beat forecasts despite yearly revenue decline and flailing car business
Microsoft shrugs off AI bubble fears again with strong financial results
Company reports second-quarter revenues of $81.27bn but posts slowing growth in key cloud computing business
Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China
Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under a duvet
Artificial intelligence will cost jobs, admits Liz Kendall
UK technology secretary also announced plans to train up to 10 million Britons in AI skills to help workforce adapt