The Hidden Expiry Date on AI: Why Chip Lifecycles Could Make or Break the Boom
Everyone is talking about AI as if it is a magic money machine that will run forever. What this article from CNN highlights is a far less glamorous but incredibly important question: how long the very expensive chips that power AI will actually last, and whether they can earn their keep before they age out. […]
Alexa’s Most Asked Questions In 2025: What Your Smart Speaker Says About You
The latest round up of what people asked Amazon’s Alexa in 2025 is surprisingly revealing. On the surface it is a fun list of random questions about Taylor Swift, poached eggs and Bitcoin. Look a little closer and you get a snapshot of how smart speakers have slipped into the heart of everyday life for […]
Are Your AI Prompts Quietly Weakening Your Thinking Skills?
If you’ve ever stared at a blank page and thought, “I’ll just get AI to start this for me,” you’re exactly who this story is about. The BBC’s piece, “Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?”, digs into a question that matters to anyone juggling work, family and a busy life: when we offload […]
When Your Shoulder to Cry On Is an Algorithm
If you’ve ever chatted with an AI late at night because everyone else was busy or asleep, you’re far from alone. According to new research from the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI), around one in three adults in the UK are now using artificial intelligence for emotional support or social interaction. And for some, those […]
US Tech Force: The New Front Door To AI Careers In Government
If you have ever wished the people building powerful AI tools were also the ones waiting on hold with the IRS or navigating clunky government sites, this story is worth your time. The US government is creating a new early career program called the US Tech Force to pull fresh AI and tech talent directly […]
New 3D Printed Cornea: Hope for Clear Vision
Imagine being told you’ll likely never see clearly again, and then, thanks to a tiny piece of lab-grown tissue, the world comes back into focus. That’s what this new breakthrough in eye surgery is promising for millions of people worldwide. In Israel, doctors have successfully implanted the first 3D‑printed, lab-grown human cornea, called PB‑001, into […]
From AI Slop To Human Touch: The Backlash Reshaping Marketing
If your feeds feel a little more fake lately, you are not imagining it. A report on the “anti AI” marketing argues that after years of hype, people are tired of wading through AI-generated slop and are craving something simpler and more reassuring. The truly interesting twist is not that AI is going away, but […]
AI’s New Role in the Classroom
AI has officially taken a seat at the front of the UK classroom, sometimes as a lifelike teacher avatar and sometimes as a specialist teacher on a screen hundreds of miles away. As reported by BBC News, schools are testing deepfake-style video avatars that deliver bespoke feedback to each pupil, while AI systems help mark […]
McDonald’s Pulls AI Christmas Ad After Backlash, A Holiday Lesson In Brand Trust
McDonald’s Netherlands tried to serve up a quick holiday crowd-pleaser with a 45-second AI-generated Christmas ad. Instead, it ran into the uncanny valley and pulled the spot after viewers called it creepy and poorly edited. The ad stitched together multiple generative clips to show holiday mishaps before suggesting time is better spent with the brand. […]
Why Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Could Rewrite Digital Parenting
Australia just flipped the script on teen screen time. In a world first, social platforms including Meta, TikTok, and YouTube must now take reasonable steps to prevent anyone under 16 in Australia from holding an account. There is no parental opt‑in and no exceptions. Regulators begin compliance checks immediately and companies risk fines up to […]