AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and there’s a backlash.
Théodore remembers the AI slop that tipped him over the edge. The image, which went viral on Facebook with nearly a million likes, depicted two emaciated, impoverished South Asian children…
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak.
Tech titan Jeff Bezos’s $500 million superyacht, Koru, delivered in 2023, uses teak in its interior and for its decking. This dense, heavy tropical hardwood is highly prized in the…
AI chatbots give inaccurate medical advice says Oxford Uni study.
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Oxford University has revealed a significant flaw in the current capabilities of artificial intelligence chatbots when it comes to providing medical advice. The…
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Food fraud, a pervasive and often hidden global issue, continues to plague the industry despite significant advancements in detection and verification technologies. This sophisticated form of crime encompasses a wide…
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after ‘effective duopoly’ claim
Apple and Google have reached a significant agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), committing to substantial changes in their app store operations following a seven-month investigation that…
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial told.
A landmark trial has commenced in California, igniting a crucial legal battle that scrutinizes the profound mental health impacts of dominant social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Plaintiffs’ attorneys…
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content.
In a significant move to bolster online safety and protect younger users, Discord, the popular communication platform boasting over 200 million monthly users, is set to implement a mandatory age…
EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp.
The European Union has issued a stern directive to Meta, demanding that the tech giant immediately cease blocking rival artificial intelligence (AI) firms from operating their chatbots on WhatsApp. This…
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
London, UK – The dawn of autonomous urban transport in the United Kingdom appears to be on the horizon, with Waymo, the pioneering US driverless car firm, expressing its ambition…
Meta: Facebook-owner to nearly double AI spending
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is poised to nearly double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signaling a profound commitment to the burgeoning technology despite widespread industry…
















