AI is indeed coming – but there is also evidence to allay investor fears

Opinions are divided about the potential impact of artificial intelligence as the response to a recent viral essay shows

‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood

An AI clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has caused concern among industry figures

Maker of chatbot with coding ability says annualised revenue grew tenfold in each of past three years, to $14bn

SemiCab platform by Algorhythm, previously considered a ‘penny stock’, sparks ‘category 5 paranoia’ across sector

Relx remains confident even as the market flips from seeing it as an AI winner to fearing its profit margin will implode

But despite second day of declines on Wall Street, analysts say sell-off ‘may overstate immediate risk to complex deal-making’ of AI

Drop comes as AI firm Altruist launches service that helps advisers create personalised tax strategies

Businesses are using theatrical stunts not for shock alone but to create viral content and drive sales conversations online

Critics brand deal with regulator as ‘lightweight’ with ‘no legal bite’ as tech giants avoid legally binding measures

Katie Milligan replaces Clive Selley, who oversaw £12bn rollout of full fibre broadband to 25m homes

Push to restart uranium mining in Patagonia has sparked fears about the environmental impact and loss of sovereignty over key resources

Despite an expanded release to some 2,000 screens, the gushing enthusiasm recorded on the vox pop Popcornometer is not powering a word-of-mouth hit

Firm accused of ‘abusing’ its dominant position for messaging in what appears to be breach of antitrust rules

Union to appeal after losing case against historic talent index in battle that could reshape UK acting landscape