Artificial intelligence data centres could soon rival the carbon footprint of a small European country, a new study warns. The research estimates AI systems could emit between 32.6 and 79.7...
Pornhub is investigating a hacking incident affecting data from more than 200 million users worldwide. The breach has raised serious privacy fears for millions of people using one of the...
A paralysed man in China has controlled digital devices using only his mind, just five days after surgery. The 28-year-old patient suffered a high-level spinal cord injury eight years ago,...
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has been appointed to lead OpenAI’s new government-focused programme. Osborne, who served as Britain’s chief financial minister from 2010 to 2016, announced the move on...
Millions of photos from the early 2000s have likely vanished due to fragile technology and defunct online services. During this period, digital cameras became widely accessible, replacing film cameras almost...
Mannheim, Germany – MVV Energie is constructing what could become the world’s most powerful heat pump system. The project will draw water from the River Rhine through pipes two metres...
Islamic State and other extremist groups are increasingly using artificial intelligence to spread propaganda and recruit supporters worldwide. Security agencies warn that cheap and accessible AI tools are changing how...
Thousands of artificial intelligence videos showing sexualised minors are spreading widely on TikTok, a new report warns. The investigation highlights serious failures in online safety systems, despite strict rules banning...
TIME magazine has named the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year for 2025. The announcement was published on 11 December and reflects artificial intelligence’s overwhelming influence on...
Reddit has begun testing verified profiles for public figures, marking a shift for the popular discussion platform. The company is running a limited alpha test that adds a grey checkmark...