Opinion – humans aren’t ready for sentient AI
Scientists aim to better understand consciousness to test whether AI is truly sentient. But are humans prepared to handle that reality? Though Artificial Intelligence has become central to many of our lives, there are those who worry that a Terminator-like reality might be on the horizon. What drives this concern? The...
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Social media loves telling you what’s wrong with your face
Why are so many cosmetic doctors dishing out unsolicited advice on our appearance? Cosmetic surgery is not the taboo it once was. These days, aesthetic enhancements are accepted as part and parcel of the modern beauty regimen – and celebrities who forgo them are considered trailblazers. The normalisation of cosmetic medicine has...
Is new AI social network ‘Moltbook’ legitimate?
‘Moltbook’ is a new platform made exclusively for AI to discuss any chosen topic. It operates exactly like Reddit, except humans can’t post. The company claims to have over 1.5 million users - are they all real? For the past few weeks, the tech world has been buzzing over ‘Moltbook,’...
Instagram floods non-paid users with ads
Meta is officially trialling premier subscriptions for Instagram. Those staying on the free version are already being bombarded with ads, and many say the standard experience is being deliberately degraded. Thousands of us looking to procrastinate on Instagram this morning were halted by a new paid sign-up page. The vast majority...
Antarctica inaugurates the world’s first ice sanctuary
With climate change raging over glacial ice, the landmark sanctuary was built to preserve Earth’s historical records held within the ice. Time machines have long captured human imagination but have remained firmly in the realm of science fiction. Yet, understanding the past may not require such sophisticated piece of...
UK government weighing up social media ban for under 16s
UK ministers are currently voting on an amendment to ban under 16s from social media and the Prime Minister is reportedly open to following in Australia’s footsteps. Under mounting pressure, the UK government is now weighing up whether to ban children under 16 from using social media. A consultation is...
AI is helping African mothers give birth safely
The anticipation of having a baby is often clouded with uncertainty for Africa’s women as well as their families and healthcare providers due to an overwhelming number of pregnancy complications. According to WHO, annually there are over 2 million stillbirths in the world, over half occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. These stillborn deaths are often preventable. Poor access to prenatal care, shortages of qualified health care providers, delayed responses to emergencies,...
Why are people complaining about Lara Croft’s new design?
Gamers online are taking issue with the casting of Sophie Turner for Amazon Prime’s new screen adaption of Lara Croft. Complaints unsurprisingly range from her not ‘looking’ the part to issues with her previous acting. In news that probably won’t surprise many, reactions to Lara Croft’s latest look for Amazon’s Primes adaption have been mixed. Gamers and fans are unhappy with the casting of Sophie Turner, with comments saying that...
Content concern sees X lose 60% of its revenue in the UK
X revenue plummeted by 60% in 2025 in the UK as spooked advertisers disassociated from the platform – specifically, over Grok’s willingness to create sexually explicit imagery on a mass scale. For anyone who spends a significant amount of time on X, these developments will come as no surprise whatsoever. Over the last couple of months, X has been completely saturated with sexually explicit content traceable to one common origin: @Grok Despite...
Remote work is redefining who gets to succeed in Africa
For many years, success in Africa has been tied to one's geographical location. Urban centers were the most profitable, while people in rural centers were taught to lower their ambitions. Success in rural center regions was mostly pegged on migration to cities, but is the landscape changing in 2026? Remote work was meant to change the story of leaving home to a city for opportunities. In theory, it promised a...
