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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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More companies are promoting staff based on their AI skills. Is it fair? -- Using employees' AI abilities as a measure of whether they should get a bonus, promoted - or even sacked - is fast becoming more common.

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Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft -- Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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Smart glasses bring 'considerable privacy risks' -- Officials say there are benefits to the technology, but urged users to be mindful when recording.

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents -- The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC -- Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

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No consent for large AI data centres before Christmas, MSPs told -- The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

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Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online -- The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.

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Prevent RNLI doxxing, social media sites told -- Lisa Nandy demands action from social media firms as RNLI volunteers face online abuse.

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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms -- Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings -- The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

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The retailers fighting shoplifting one social media post at a time -- Shopkeepers tell the BBC why they are turning to social media to name and shame shoplifters.

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A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut -- The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by UK watchdog -- The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

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Leeds data centre plan defended by mayor -- Tracy Brabin talks to BBC Radio Leeds about data centres, tourist tax plans and a trip to India.

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AI poses huge risks to national security without guardrails, UK minister says -- First Secretary of State Louise Haigh addresses growing concerns over AI safety in a speech at the TUC Congress.

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Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities -- The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Meta's platforms.

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