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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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'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's blockbuster share listing - five surprising things we now know -- Anthropic's IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

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Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem -- Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn -- AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.

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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.

9 days ago

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?

21 days ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

The Secret Life of Trees

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The Mystery of Dark Energy

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Will Robots Take My Job?

2 months ago

The Tech Billionaire Takeover

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Inside the Rage Machine

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Secrets of the Human Body

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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.

9 hours ago

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

14 hours ago

'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.

1 day ago

Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation -- Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.

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These Storm Boelo images were not AI - but some people thought they were -- Vehicles were damaged near Whitby Abbey, but dozens of online comments claimed the photos were fake.

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Girl asks council to 'fight' in data centre row -- About 100 people protest against plans for a data centre and battery energy storage site.

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'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year -- "Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.

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Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing -- The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

2 days ago

Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations -- The company is accused of using hundreds of songs by the American rock-and-roll star to train its Claude AI model.

2 days ago

'It's offensively cheap': How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear -- After defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here.

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'A £12 dog toy bought from Amazon killed my dog' -- After losing her cane corso, Antonia Speariett wants to warn other dog owners about rope tug toys.

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Weary driver creates AI 'litter-tracking dashcam' -- Robin Bennett says he created the app after getting frustrated by the amount of rubbish beside roads

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Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks? -- Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

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