From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles
Commons committee monitoring revolving door that gave jobs to George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Tony Blair
Hackers access Pornhub’s premium users’ viewing habits and search history
ShinyHunters group reportedly behind the hack affecting data of 200m users thought to be from before 2021
Ghost jobs, robot gatekeepers and AI interviewers: let me tell you about the bleak new age of job hunting
In my six months of looking for work, I’ve found that from fake ads to AI screening software, the search is more soul-destroying than ever, says columnist for the i newspaper and Diva, Eleanor Margolis
‘Very TikTok-able’: sumo wrestling’s unlikely British boom
Fuelled by social media and a rare visit by Japan’s elite wrestlers, growing numbers of Britons are taking part in the centuries-old sport
UK insists US tech deal not dead as Trump threatens penalties against European firms
Keir Starmer’s office claims UK still in ‘active conversations’ about deal for tech industries in both countries to cooperate
George Osborne joins OpenAI: ex-chancellor adds tech post to his CV
Former Tory chancellor tasked with helping ChatGPT owner develop ties with governments
Europe’s New Faces review – a punishing immersion in the migrant journey
A four-hour documentary observes life in a Paris squat and perilous Mediterranean crossings – but its non-narrative structure tests the limits of endurance and empathy
Starmer’s communications chief to address cabinet on media strategy overhaul
Exclusive: David Dinsmore to advise ministers as they step up efforts to combat far-right rhetoric online
Boost for artists in AI copyright battle as only 3% back UK active opt-out plan
Liz Kendall faces pressure from campaigners as she tells parliament there is no clear consensus on issue
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
The Guardian view on birth influencers: the public need protecting from bad advice
Editorial: Our investigation of the Free Birth Society points to problems with maternity care and the role played by technology
One Battle After Another defeats rivals in London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s counter-culture thriller scores nine nods, ahead of Hamnet and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, with Leonardo DiCaprio in contention for actor of the year
Roomba maker iRobot bought by Chinese supplier after filing for bankruptcy
US-listed company, whose profits have been in decline since the pandemic, will be taken over by Picea
UK Treasury drawing up new rules to police cryptocurrency markets
Rachel Reeves wants to protect consumers by bringing digital money and assets into the ‘regulatory perimeter’
This year, I have seen a glimmer of hope: people are ditching a life led on screens for the real thing
Whether it’s nightclubs banning phones or a drop in online dating, there are signs that we’re rediscovering the joy of being in the moment, says Guardian columnist John Harris