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ChatGPT for Teens Poses "Unacceptable Risk", US Child Safety Research Finds
A new report from Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute says ChatGPT for Teens is an "unacceptable risk" for under-18s after parental safety alerts failed to fire during simulated teen crisis conversations.
Asos Hackers Took Far More Personal Data Than First Revealed, BBC Finds
Hackers who breached Asos obtained detailed customer profiles — names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and even website search history — going well beyond the "basic contact details" the retailer first admitted to.
Ofcom Investigates Meta Over Instagram Instants Safety Checks
Britain's communications regulator is investigating whether Meta failed to carry out proper safety risk assessments before launching Instagram Instants, the disappearing-images feature it rolled out in May.
Italy's Meloni Files to Trademark Her Voice in Fight Against AI Deepfakes
Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her own voice with the EU intellectual property office, joining Taylor Swift and a wave of performers using trademark law as a shield against AI-generated deepfakes.
Trump Names Spy Chief Jay Clayton to Lead New 'Super Intelligence Force'
President Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new "Super Intelligence Force" coordinating US artificial intelligence policy, doubling down on his rejection of AI regulation as the race with China intensifies.
The Bradford Clinic Using AI to Detect Skin Cancer Earlier
A Bradford hospital has cut skin cancer waiting times with an AI system that analyses images of suspicious moles — allowing staff to see a third more patients while reducing unnecessary biopsies by around 10%.
Queen's University Belfast Students Blast Off to NASA Lunabotics Contest in Florida
Ten students from Queen's University Belfast are heading to Florida for NASA's international Lunabotics competition — the only European team — after winning the UK qualifier in Milton Keynes with their 52kg lunar rover.
Housing or Data Centres? Inside London's Charlton Riverside Dilemma
A proposed 100,000 sq m data centre at Charlton Riverside has collided with Greenwich Council's plans for 8,000 homes — a test case for Britain's clash between AI-era digital infrastructure and the housing crisis.
Anthropic CEO Urges Global Pause on Rapid AI Development Amid Escalating Catastrophic Risk Concerns
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a significant call for a global slowdown in AI development, driven by escalating concerns that rapidly advancing AI models could inflict serious, worldwide damage. This plea from a leading AI figure underscores the urgent need for a collective reassessment of the technology's trajectory amid fears of societal disruption, misinformation, and potential existential risks.
UK Cabinet Office Rejects AI 'Kill Switch', Citing Inherent Unstoppability
The UK government, through its Cabinet Office, has rejected the concept of an AI 'kill switch,' stating that advanced artificial intelligence cannot simply be turned off. This decision highlights a shift towards proactive safety measures and international cooperation, acknowledging the complex, pervasive, and global nature of AI systems.
Anthropic Researcher Warns AI Could Have More Than 10% Chance of Causing Human Extinction
An Anthropic safety researcher has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could create an existential threat to humanity within the next decade, while other experts call for stronger international oversight of advanced AI development.
OpenAI GPT-6 Astra: New AI Model Brings Major Advances in Computer Use and Coding
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new flagship AI model focused on advanced reasoning, computer use, coding, scientific research, cybersecurity and professional automation. The model is designed to perform complex multi-step tasks, interact with software and digital environments, and assist users with real-world workflows. OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra delivers major improvements over previous models across computer-use, coding, scientific reasoning and cybersecurity benchmarks.
Unsafe Travel Plug Adaptors: How to Spot Dangerous Devices Before Your Holiday
Consumer safety experts found multiple unsafe travel plug adaptors sold online that failed electrical safety tests. Before buying, choose trusted retailers and avoid adaptors with exposed pins, poor construction, or missing safety features.