Ken Eason obituary
Other lives: Loughborough University expert on the organisational impacts of introducing computer technology
Richard Dawkins concludes AI is conscious, even if it doesn’t know it
Chats with AI bots have convinced evolutionary biologist but most experts say he is being misled by mimicry
Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says
An AI version of Milton’s Paradise Lost is fundamentally unworthy of one of the great works of art
Pulp Fiction co-writer Roger Avary wants to bring the epic poem to the big screen using the power of artificial intelligence. It can’t be any good
Is Jeff Bezos the real villain of The Devil Wears Prada 2?
The film’s villain is a conniving tech oligarch seeking to buy his way into fashion’s inner circle. Sound familiar?
Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works – and how it can go wrong
In today’s newsletter: With the use of facial recognition skyrocketing, there are calls for the rapid development of safeguards
Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military
Exclusive: Worker pointed to Iran war and Pentagon’s Anthropic feud as indications the department is ‘not a responsible partner’
Big tech wants to punish Australia over Albanese’s media bargaining code – and Trump might be inclined to listen
The president’s contempt for the media is explosive and his ‘disappointment’ with Australia apparent. For Meta, Google and Oracle, it’s a powerful combination
GameStop shares fall 10% after CEO skirts questions over eBay acquisition details
Ryan Cohen said he didn’t understand questions about how the video games retailer could afford its $55.5bn bid
AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows
Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchers
Vine video-sharing app is back – and battling AI slop
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is backing new version of app called Divine, where content must be made by a human
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
Video game retailer’s CEO warns that unsolicited bid could turn hostile if it is rebuffed by resale site’s board
London schools trialling VR to relieve pupils’ stress
Phase Space pilot programme with NHS mental health trust used to calm anxiety around exams, ADHD and home troubles
Wikipedia founder brands Australia’s social media ban an ‘unmitigated disaster’ and ‘embarrassment’
Jimmy Wales remembers a toxic internet even before social media and says AI is ‘not a disaster’ for the free – and freely edited - online encyclopaedia
Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest
Exclusive: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found