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The conflicting narratives about AI—both utopian and dystopian—are designed to sell a product. This article argues that the AI-driven job apocalypse is overstated and explores alternatives.
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Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May, overtaking coal at 12.2%, marking a historic milestone even as Trump boosts coal. Solar remains leading new power source.
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Discover the best robot vacuums in the UK for 2026, tested for suction, mopping, and navigation. From budget to premium, find your ideal hands-free cleaner.
Virgin Australia Unveils ChatGPT Flight Search Tool
Virgin Australia has launched a new app within ChatGPT that allows travellers to search for flights and frequent flyer reward seats using natural language, eliminating the need to browse multiple websites.
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George Orwell's 1984 predicted a surveillance state. Today, AI, facial recognition, and data tracking mirror his dystopian vision, raising concerns about privacy and freedom.
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BYD plans to overtake Toyota as the world's largest automaker within five years, with rapid battery advances and overseas expansion, including £1.8bn investment in European fast-charging infrastructure.
Are Giant Data Centres Ruining Communities?
First Dog on the Moon questions the need for massive, water-guzzling data centres that worsen climate change, just for AI-generated content. A satirical take on tech's environmental toll.
UK Grid Offers Connections to 700+ Clean Energy Projects
More than half of the renewable energy projects needed for Labour's 2030 clean power target have been offered grid connections, unblocking a bottleneck that delayed many schemes.
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How do we want to live? Both James Valentine and Pope Leo XIV challenge humanity to actively shape a better world, urging communion over isolation.
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Apple has unveiled new online safety controls for children, inspired by Australia's social media reforms. PM Albanese welcomed the changes, which include simpler parental controls and content blocking.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Fails to Deter Many Teens
Despite removing over 5 million accounts, Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact, with teens easily bypassing restrictions. Experts say younger children will benefit most.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tech giant 'inspired' by Australia's ban
Apple CEO Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese that Australia's under-16s social media ban inspired new child safety features. The updates include Ask to Browse and Time Allowances.
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A knife attack in Belfast by a Sudanese asylum seeker has become the latest trigger event for far-right activists, who spread footage on X and Telegram to fuel anti-immigration protests internationally.
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UK orders social media firms to have crisis protocols for viral illegal content
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Doctors and NHS Could Be Sued for AI Mistakes
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Chip Stocks Rally in Seoul Amid AI Optimism
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Apple Turns to Google for AI After Failed Attempt
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