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Thousands of UK students found to be cheating with AI tools
An investigation by The Guardian has found that over 7,000 students have been discovered using AI tools such as ChatGPT for essay work. Experts believe this might be only a fraction of the true number. AI is back in the headlines this week, as a new investigation by The Guardian has found thousands of students to be using AI tools such as ChatGPT to cheat on essay work. The rate...
Uber set to trial driverless taxis in the UK
The car-hiring service Uber is planning to trial robotaxis in London early next year, having already experimented with driverless vehicles in the US. New robotaxis are set to be trialled in London at the beginning of 2026, Uber has said. Working in collaboration with UK AI company Wayve, Uber has yet to clarify whether its new driverless cars will be available for customers. It’s highly likely that this trial could...
when music is so bad it’s good
Sometimes music releases can be so horrendously awful that they somehow go full circle and become enjoyable. Is this musical brain rot for the masses? Probably, but I don’t mind. Lil Wayne released ‘Tha Carter VI’ last week and the reviews have been…well…mixed, to say the least. The series has been going for roughly two decades, with the first four iterations being critically acclaimed and commercially successful. They’re arguably what helped...
Sabrina Carpenter facing criticism for latest album cover art
The singer and musician has received flack for her upcoming album artwork. Titled ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ the image shows her hair being pulled while she kneels on the ground. Sabrina Carpenter is set to release her new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ on August 29th 2025. As part of her promotional rollout, she has shared the cover artwork on Instagram this week. It shows Sabrina on the floor, on her knees,...
Navigating the surprising religious boom of Gen Zers
Although the evidence is circumstantial and incomplete, many outlets have reported a rise in religious association from Gen Zers, especially young men. What’s causing the numbers to rise in both the UK and US and what could this mean for the future? For the last several decades, religious association and church attendance has been on the decline. As living standards increased and our priorities shifted further toward careers and independent success,...
Apple unveils ‘liquid glass’ UI design at WWDC 25
The announcement of a new UI design by Apple comes alongside a change in operating system names, as well as other upgrades for its iPhone and iPad products. Apple has announced and showcased a new ‘liquid glass’ UI design that will impact iPhones, iPads and Macs. As part of this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 25), the tech firm showed off new, reflective visual interface assets that aim to mimic...
Meta expected to invest $15 billion in Scale AI startup
Mark Zuckerberg is set to announce that Meta will be purchasing a 49% stake in Scale AI, a startup that specialises in data labelling and model evaluation. It is part of Meta’s plan to achieve ‘computerised superintelligence.’ Meta is looking to invest heavily into new AI applications. According to multiple reports, CEO Mark Zuckerberg looks set to announce a $15 billion USD investment in Scale AI, a startup that...
UK children have seen a dramatic decline in play say experts
According to a panel of experts, children in the UK are ‘sedentary, scrolling and alone.’ The Raising the Nation Play Commission report is calling for a new strategy involving £125 million in funding. A crisis could be looming for children in the UK, at least according to a panel of experts. Researchers spent over a year examining the play and childhoods of young people as part of the Raising the...
Sizewell C nuclear plant to receive £14 billion in UK funding
The UK government has said it will build a new Sizewell C nuclear plant on the Suffolk coast, pumping a considerable amount of cash into the project to get it off the ground. A fresh commitment to nuclear power has been announced by the UK government ahead of its ‘Spending Review’ later this week. According to a report by the BBC, over £14 billion will be pumped into the...
Microsoft reveals long-awaited portable ‘ROG Xbox Ally’ console
Just days after the release of Nintendo’s Switch 2, Xbox has announced its own third-party venture into the portable console market, dubbed the ‘ROG Xbox Ally.’ Microsoft has announced its new portable Xbox gaming device, made in partnership with hardware company ASUS. Called the ‘ROG Xbox Ally,’ this new machine will be able to play Xbox games and Game Pass titles on the go, and is very aesthetically similar...
