US government strikes $200m Grok deal to modernise Defense Department
A week after Grok’s ‘MechaHitler’ debacle, the US government has announced a $200m contract with the AI platform to modernise the Defense Department. The chaotic relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is throwing out some ridiculous headlines, and this is just the latest. If you’re chronically online, like me, you’ll...
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Terrorists are leveraging AI and it’s becoming harder to stay ahead
Staying one step ahead of terrorist outfits is proving increasingly difficult with the rapid proliferation of open source platforms and artificial intelligence. Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 terror attacks in London, and with the grim events of that week once again at the forefront of the public’s...
New study suggests ChatGPT use linked to lower brain activity
Fresh research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab suggests that frequent use of ChatGPT to write essays might be linked to cognitive decline. It turns out that using ChatGPT every day to write essays and perform literary tasks may be having a negative impact on our brains. New research...
The Oakley Meta smart glasses reek of surveillance capitalism
Billed as a wearable device to optimise physical performance, the Oakley Meta smart glasses may just be a catalyst for 24-7 surveillance and targeted advertising on an unprecedented level. Meta loves itself a hefty privacy scandal, and this could be another in the making. By now you’ve probably seen ads...
Donald Trump launches new gold phone and service network
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new gold smartphone and nationwide service network, fittingly titled ‘Trump Mobile.’ The business initiative raises questions about conflict of interest. The Trump Organisation has just announced ‘Trump Mobile,’ a new smartphone line and monthly network plan that is set to cost $499...
Does Spotify have a porn problem?
AI-generated audio pornography and sex podcasts are ranking highly on Spotify and explicit video clips are being easily concealed from safeguards. The platform’s reactive moderation is under fire. Sex sells, we all know that. But what business does porn have being on the biggest music streaming app? Technically, sexually explicit content...
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...
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...
