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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1 with Enhanced Conversational Style and Customisation
GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking models introduce warmer default tone, adaptive reasoning, and expanded user controls for personalising ChatGPT responses.
UK Retailer Predicts Two-Thirds Workforce Reduction Through AI and Automation
Buy It Direct CEO forecasts 500+ job cuts over three years as AI office automation and warehouse robotics reduce staffing requirements amidst rising costs.
Five-Minute Training Improves AI-Generated Face Detection by 20 Percentage Points
University of Reading research shows brief training on rendering errors boosts fake face identification from 31% to 51% accuracy for typical observers.
Karpathy Challenges AI Optimism: 'The Models Are Not There'
Former OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy offers conservative AGI timeline, questioning whether recent breakthroughs deliver on ambitious industry promises.
Uber Pilots AI Training Jobs for US Drivers During Downtime
Uber expands Digital Tasks pilot to US drivers, offering AI training work through photo capture and audio uploads to supplement driving income.
Judge orders costs after fake AI case citations
Birmingham City University has secured wasted costs after a claimant law firm submitted AI-generated case citations, underscoring courts' impatience with unverified legal tech.
Logitech CEO open to AI-powered board member at Fortune summit
Hanneke Faber says AI agents already attend every meeting at Logitech, and she would welcome an AI bot joining the board as the technology evolves.
US Army Commander Uses GenAI to Enhance Leadership Decision-Making
Eighth Army's acting commander integrates generative AI into military operations and personal leadership approaches in South Korea.
Google launches AI-powered meeting scheduler in Gmail to reduce coordination time
Google's new Gemini-powered Help me schedule feature automates meeting coordination in Gmail, suggesting optimal time slots based on calendar availability.
Equity Threatens Mass Action Over Unauthorised AI Use of Actors' Images
Performing arts union plans coordinated data requests to force tech companies to disclose whether they used members' data in AI-generated material without consent.
AI Discovers Two Lunar Cave Entrances with Strategic Value
University of Kent researcher uses AI model to identify previously overlooked Moon pits that could shelter future human missions from radiation and impacts.
DeepMind launches CodeMender AI agent for automated security patching
Google DeepMind unveils CodeMender, an AI agent that autonomously detects and repairs software vulnerabilities using Gemini Deep Think model and multi-tool analysis.
Welsh Schools Adopt AI to Cut Teacher Workload, Estyn Reports
Education watchdog Estyn finds Welsh schools using AI for lesson planning and reports, substantially reducing administrative workloads despite concerns.
Google launches browser-navigating AI model amid agent race
Google's Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model interacts with web browsers through visual reasoning, marking latest entry in competitive AI agent market
UK Clinical Trial Approvals Halved Through AI and Digital Reforms
MHRA cuts clinical trial approval times from 91 to 41 days using AI tools and risk-proportionate oversight, with 99% reviewed within statutory timelines.
Microsoft 365 AI integration gains momentum in mid-market legal sector
Mid-sized UK law firms increasingly adopt Microsoft 365-integrated AI tools to balance efficiency gains with client confidentiality and risk management concerns.
AI 'Actor' Tilly Norwood Sparks Hollywood Backlash
Xicoia's AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood faces fierce criticism from actors including Melissa Barrera and Mara Wilson over job displacement concerns.
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 with Best-in-Class Coding Abilities
Claude Sonnet 4.5 sets new standards for AI coding performance, computer use capabilities, and long-form reasoning tasks whilst maintaining strong alignment.
AI Travel Planning Tools Create Dangerous 'Hallucinations' for Travellers
New research reveals AI chatbots are directing tourists to non-existent destinations, creating safety risks and false information about travel locations worldwide.
Santander's AI tool helps bust human trafficking gangs across Britain
Spanish-owned bank's artificial intelligence system has generated hundreds of leads for the National Crime Agency, helping crack trafficking rings operating in the UK.
The A.I. Bubble Is Coming for Your Browser
Tech giants pour billions into AI infrastructure whilst Browser Company's $600M acquisition highlights the industry's picks-and-shovels phase before inevitable market correction.
AI Tool Helps UK Government Recover £500m from Fraud
New AI fraud detection system developed by Cabinet Office recovers record £500m in single year, targeting Covid-19 fraud and unlawful claims.
Solicitor launches AI-only employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence
Grapple Law becomes the UK's first AI-only employment law service, offering legal advice and representation without employing any lawyers.
OpenAI reveals comprehensive ChatGPT usage patterns in largest study to date
New research shows gender gaps shrinking whilst economic value grows through both personal and professional AI usage across global demographics.
Chip shop cuts costs with AI order-taking system
Gloucestershire chip shop owner implements AI answering service to reduce operational costs while maintaining customer service quality.
Publishers warn AI summaries are diverting reader traffic
UK publishers say Google’s AI Overviews are reducing clicks to original articles, prompting experiments in distribution and quality strategies to protect audiences.