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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed

Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in England

Share values of property services firms tumble over fears of AI disruption

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

Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January

Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts

The best walking pads to turn your workday into a workout, tested

Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out

‘At 2am, it feels like someone’s there’: why Nigerians are choosing chatbots to give them advice and therapy

With many unable to access or afford qualified therapists, AI is filling the mental healthcare vacuum, amid calls for tighter regulation

Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max

Salesforce workers outraged after CEO makes joke about ICE watching them

Marc Benioff’s remarks criticized as employees were reportedly planning to urge him to cancel business with agency

Instagram CEO dismisses idea of social media addiction in landmark trial

Adam Mosseri defends app on witness stand and says critics must separate ‘clinical addiction’ from ‘problematic use’

Social workers’ AI tool makes ‘gibberish’ transcripts of accounts from children

Transcription tools used by councils in England and Scotland reported to wrongly indicate suicidal ideation

Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

UK wealth manager and price comparison site shares fall amid AI fears

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

The big AI job swap: why white-collar workers are ditching their careers

As AI job losses rise in the professional sector, many are switching to more traditional trades. But how do they feel about accepting lower pay – and giving up a dream career?

Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk, emails show

Elon Musk’s younger brother and the woman were involved for about six months between 2012 and 2013

UK signed deals with US firms that were clients of Mandelson lobbying company

Clients of Global Counsel, co-founded by Mandelson, included OpenAI and Palantir, which have both signed deals with government

Cowboys, lassos, and nudity: AI startups turn to stunts for attention in a crowded market

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

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  • Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems
  • Alarm in health service over Palantir staff being given NHS email accounts
  • Scientists develop AI tool to spot heart failure risk five years before it strikes
  • The best carry-on luggage in the UK, tested on an assault course
  • It’s finally happened: I’m now worried about AI. And consulting ChatGPT did nothing to allay my fears
  • New Ofcom boss Ian Cheshire’s in-tray is full but one issue will dominate
  • ‘This is my world’: Cornish director Mark Jenkin brings new film to home town
  • Britons warned about Russian hackers targeting internet routers for espionage
  • Charli xcx’s Brat movie marks the moment the mockumentary died
  • Stand By Me review – Rob Reiner’s nostalgic look at friendship and the loss of innocence still grips tight
  • The Cure review – eat-the-rich horror fable with a sinister life-extension twist
  • US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country
  • Anna Wintour shares Vogue cover with Hollywood doppelganger Meryl Streep
  • Tell us: do you use AI chatbots to make decisions for you?
  • Paul Seed obituary
  • Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular
  • Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his ‘filthy’ rock musical
  • An AI company with an arsenal of spacecraft: what exactly is SpaceX?
  • Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood
  • Musk’s SpaceX courts retail investors as it aims for record-breaking stock market flotation
  • Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the ‘taskers’ scraping the internet for AI firm part-owned by Meta
  • ‘There’s a lot of desperation’: skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat
  • The Stranger review – lustrously beautiful and superbly realised modern take on the Camus classic
  • Sluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphere
  • Slither review – James Gunn’s Troma-style comedy horror debut gets a reboot in reputational glow-up
  • Children in UK report online sextortion attempts in record numbers
  • ‘I felt ashamed and scared’: how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare
  • ‘Coke and booze didn’t help my creativity’: Joe Eszterhas on his wild times – and his supernatural, anti-woke Basic Instinct reboot
  • Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed
  • The Drama: sex, secrets and that gobsmacking twist – discuss with spoilers

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