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Anthropic Co-founder Urges Ability to Slow AI Development Amid Rising Risks

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark urges the ability to slow AI development, highlighting risks of autonomous AI growth and calling for regulatory frameworks to maintain human control.

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£400,000 Grant Boosts Paint Recycling Social Enterprise in Cambridgeshire

Remo, a Cambridgeshire social enterprise, received a £400,000 National Lottery grant to expand its recycled paint and repurposed furniture services, enabling extended hours and more staff.

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John Devine/BBC A woman with long blonde hair is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white lab coat. Behind her are stacks of paint tubs – some of them on shelves.

Uni Professor’s AI Use in Opinion Piece Highlights Trust Issues with Technology

A university vice-chancellor's undisclosed AI use in an opinion piece highlights the gap between widespread AI adoption and low public trust in the technology across Australia.

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Close up of woman's hand typing on computer keyboard in the dark

Innovative Fermentation Turns Food Waste into Tasty, Sustainable Cheese and More

Stanford scientists and biotech firms worldwide use fungal fermentation to transform food waste into cheese-like products, pet food, and meat substitutes, enhancing sustainability and flavor while reducing waste.

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Alessandra Massa, Anna-Katharina Preidl A slice of the lab-made cheese, which is brown rather that a typical cheese colour. It looks quite edible.

Aberdeen Explores Tram-Style Bus for Future Rapid Transit Network

Aberdeen is showcasing a tram-like bus as part of the Aberdeen Rapid Transit scheme, aiming to improve capacity, reliability, and journey times with dedicated lanes and modern vehicles. Costs could reach up to £323m, with plans to launch within 5-10 years.

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BBC A blue and white rapid transit vehicle branded “Aberdeen Rapid Transit” is parked in the city-centre under a bright, partly cloudy sky. It is in front of the City's Town House.

Leamington's 'Library of Things' Helps Residents Save by Borrowing Items

Leamington's 'Library of Things' lets residents borrow household items and tools to save money and reduce clutter. Founded by Maurice Herson in 2026, it promotes sustainable living and community sharing with flexible borrowing and donated second-hand goods.

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BBC A man and a woman stand outside a shop with yellow painted windows while holding a heat gun and a electric mixer. Above the door is a sign which reads Library of Things and Leam Eco hub.

Can AI-Powered Autonomous Killer Drones Ethically Operate in Warfare?

The rise of AI-powered autonomous drones in warfare raises ethical questions about programming morality into machines. Experts debate whether AI can make moral decisions, the challenges of legal frameworks, and the future role of human judgment in autonomous weapons.

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A middle strike drone flies close to a field against a blue sky at an undisclosed location in Ukraine

Microsoft Trials AI-Powered Wearable Devices for Office Professionals

Microsoft is piloting AI-enabled wearable devices, including a desktop cube and an access badge, aimed at enhancing productivity for office workers through AI agents.

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Courtesy Microsoft A man's hand shown holding a prototype of Microsoft's new "wearable access badge" -- a small black square with a touch screen about the size of an ID card -- next to a small desktop cube with an interactive screen.

Microsoft Unveils Quantum Chip 1,000 Times More Reliable, Aiming for 2029 Breakthrough

Microsoft announces its Majorana 2 quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor, aiming for a commercial quantum computer by 2029 despite challenges and skepticism.

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Microsoft A hand holding the Majorana 2 chip in its palm. Including its housing the chip appears to be about the size of a beer mat. It consists of a gold plated metal frame and sits on a dark blue-green board bearing its name. The chip itself is a small silvery square on a dark gunmetal blue square with very fine gold circuitry visible.

Trump Signs Executive Order for Voluntary AI Model Review Before Release

Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary federal review of AI models before public release, aiming to enhance national security and cybersecurity amid growing AI risks.

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Paralympian John McFall Nears Becoming First Disabled Astronaut in Orbit

Paralympian and surgeon John McFall is closer to becoming the first physically disabled astronaut in orbit, with UK-US partnerships supporting his mission and extensive training underway.

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Fencer in wheelchair holding mask, ready for competition in indoor gym setting.

Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark AI Chip for PCs, Expands Consumer AI Market

Nvidia unveiled the RTX Spark AI chip for personal computers, marking a major step into consumer AI devices. The US also tightened export rules on Nvidia's advanced chips to Chinese firms.

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AFP via Getty Images Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang holds up two laptop computers on a stage while wearing his trademark black leather jacket.