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Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but says backlash was traumatic -- In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

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Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm -- Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.

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The AI bubble could expose your deepest secrets - Character.ai's collapse uncovers a little-discussed risk of AI: when tech companies go bankrupt, they can sell your private data.

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A painting went missing 20 years ago. Police tracked it down with the help of AI -- Art theft is a global problem and police forces are struggling to keep on top of it. Now they are turning to AI software that snoop out the most cleverly hidden artworks.

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'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew -- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack -- A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

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'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones -- As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

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Anthropic thinks its AI might be conscious. It has profound consequences for your life -- Some of the most powerful people in tech are taking steps to consider AI's rights alongside humans and animals. This belief could reshape our world. Some fear it would be catastrophic.

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Meta's new AI is about to make the internet more annoying -- Meta's new AI Muse can shop, haggle and book appointments for you. What happens when millions of agents start doing the same?

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The ghosts haunting AI storytelling

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The AI system designed to spot driving hazards before you do

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Why did an OpenAI agent hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future? -- News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.

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Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions -- The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.

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They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image? -- Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they? -- Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

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The Castle: Rebuilding History

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The Darkest Web

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The Secret Life of Trees

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The Mystery of Dark Energy

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Will Robots Take My Job?

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Inside the Rage Machine

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Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street -- Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

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Calls for better network after village goes offline -- One man said he was forced to drive to neighbouring towns to carry out online tasks.

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Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s -- Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

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New data centres must bring 'local benefits' -- As "strict tests" are floated, Northumberland waits to see if three data centres will spring up.

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'Super offensive' - we love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences -- An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

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Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs -- The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

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Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss -- The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

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Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one -- The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

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Celebrity Traitors' Joe Lycett's tribute to viral TikTok nan -- Anne Hughes found fame after being hoisted into the air after getting caught in shop shutters.

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Jo Malone donates £100k for cancer-detecting 'nose' -- Scientists say the device could help the NHS identify cancer in patients earlier.

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Study to investigate harmful adult-child messaging -- About 1,500 youngsters aged 12-18 years old will take part in the university-led survey.

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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science -- AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

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'We got a day off work thanks to Erling Haaland' -- A prank challenge sparked millions of views online and a surprise response from the footballer.

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