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‘The biggest decision yet’: Jared Kaplan on allowing AI to train itself

AIG, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial intelligence (AI), Business, ChatGPT, Computing, Internet safety, Technology

Anthropic’s chief scientist says AI autonomy could spark a beneficial ‘intelligence explosion’ – or be the moment humans lose control Humanity will have to decide by 2030 whether to take the “ultimate risk” of letting artificial intelligence systems train themselves to become more powerful, one of the world’s leading AI scientists has said. Jared Kaplan, […]

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The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’

Artificial Intelligence, Deepfake, Digital media, Education, Media, Pornography, Schools, Social media, Society, Technology

The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast ‘It worries me that it’s so normalised. He obviously wasn’t hiding it. He didn’t feel this was something he shouldn’t be doing.

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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Artificial Intelligence, Automotive industry, Business, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Environment, Europe, European Union, Money, Motoring, Sweden, Technology, Volvo, World news

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date As the battle lines harden amid Germany’s intensifying pressure on the European Commission to scrap the 2035 ban on production of new petrol and diesel cars, two Swedish car companies, Volvo and Polestar, are leading the

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UK terror watchdog warns national security plan ignores escalating online threats

Artificial Intelligence, Counter-terrorism policy, Cyberwar, Internet, Keir Starmer, Ofcom, Politics, Technology, UK news, UK security and counter-terrorism

Independent reviewer says need to protect against online threats is now as important as need for robust armed forces The UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism laws has criticised the government’s latest national security strategy for failing to take online threats more seriously, despite Keir Starmer claiming it would result in “a hardening and sharpening of

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The 110 very best Cyber Monday deals in the US, curated and vetted

Accessories, Artificial Intelligence, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Gadgets, Homes, Life and style, Shopping trips, Shops and shopping, Technology, Travel

Our experts found the best deals and sales that are actually worth your money. Here are our picks for pillows, bath towels, suitcases and more Snag these streaming, tech, travel, home and kitchen Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The

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The 28 gifts and treats Filter US writers are loving this holiday season

Artificial Intelligence, Beauty, Fashion, Food, Gadgets, Headphones, Homes, Life and style, Men's shoes, Shopping trips, Shops and shopping, Skincare, Technology, Travel, Women's shoes

From durable Converse dupes to laundry detergent sheets, our product reviewers reveal what products earned spots in their daily lives The 163 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things At the Filter US, our writers

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India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app

Apple, Artificial Intelligence, India, Mobile phones, Samsung, Smartphones, South and central Asia, Technology, Telecoms, World news

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates. In tackling a

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ChatGPT-5 offers dangerous advice to mentally ill people, psychologists warn

Artificial Intelligence, Artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, Health, King's College London, Mental health, OpenAI, Psychology, Research, Society, Technology

Research finds OpenAI’s free chatbot fails to identify risky behaviour or challenge delusional beliefs ChatGPT-5 is offering dangerous and unhelpful advice to people experiencing mental health crises, some of the UK’s leading psychologists have warned. Research conducted by King’s College London (KCL) and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP) in partnership with the Guardian

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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: built-in LTE and satellite for phone-free messaging

Artificial Intelligence, Garmin, Life and style, Running, Smartwatches, Technology

Top adventure watch upgraded with 4G calls, messages, live tracking, satellite texts and SOS for going off the grid The latest update to Garmin’s class-leading Fenix adventure watch adds something that could save your life: phone-free communications and emergency messaging on 4G or via satellite. The Fenix 8 Pro takes the already fantastic Fenix 8

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‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career

Artificial Intelligence, Deepfake, Northern Ireland, Northern Irish politics, Politics, Pornography, Society, Technology, UK news

The Irish politician was targeted in 2022, in the final weeks of her run for office. She has never found out who made the malicious deepfake, but knew immediately she had to try to stop this happening to other women When Cara Hunter, the Irish politician, looks back on the moment she found out she

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