Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston releases powerful 15-minute anti-gambling film, 'Stacking the Deck', calling for ad restrictions and criticising celebrity endorsements. Read the full story and find support links.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned misleading 'best price' claims from ScotRail, Greater Anglia, and My Train Ticket. Discover what this means for UK rail passengers and fare transparency.
Test your festive knowledge with the Guardian's bumper Christmas culture quiz. From pantomime stars to snowy TV plots, see if you can top the leaderboard. Download the app for more puzzles!
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
A new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
A new UK government report finds a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising safety concerns. Discover the findings and risks.
Amazon is negotiating a $10bn investment in OpenAI, potentially valuing the ChatGPT creator at over $500bn. This comes as OpenAI plans a staggering $1.4tn spend on AI infrastructure. Read the full details.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media ads for Chequp, MedExpress and SkinnyJab, ruling they illegally promoted prescription drugs and exploited body image concerns. Read the full ruling.
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne is joining ChatGPT creator OpenAI to spearhead its government relations worldwide. Discover how this move signals a major push for national AI adoption.
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
Fintech giant Revolut and the London Stock Exchange Group partner with OpenAI, using ChatGPT-5 to enhance financial crime protection and automate processes. Discover how UK banks are leveraging AI.
The ASA has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making unsubstantiated environmental claims. Discover how regulators are cracking down on greenwashing.
The UK's ad watchdog bans Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading sustainability claims. Discover why their 'green' ads broke the rules and what it means for consumers.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading 'sustainable' claims. Discover the details of the crackdown.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a major global outage, with users reporting widespread errors. CEO Sam Altman has issued a 'code red' to staff, delaying new features to focus on core reliability. Read the latest updates.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a 'code red' to staff as ChatGPT faces fierce competition from Google's Gemini 3. Discover the internal memo details and the AI rivalry's impact.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
UK psychologists reveal ChatGPT-5 fails to identify risk in mental health crises, offering dangerous advice instead of professional support. Read the full investigation.
New research reveals modern parents are embracing AI tools like ChatGPT for parenting advice, homework help, and discussing sensitive topics. Discover how families are navigating the digital age.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit after teenager's suicide, claiming ChatGPT misuse. The AI company denies liability while expressing sympathy for family's loss.
West Ham sponsor BoyleSports says the gambling industry remains committed to football despite the Premier League's front-of-shirt sponsor ban. Discover the future of sports partnerships.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, outstripping tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase industry taxes in the budget.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Sadiq Khan faces calls to ban 'harmful' fossil fuel ads on London's transport network but insists national standards are needed first. Read the full debate.
Security experts warn Russia is flooding the internet with 23,000 daily propaganda articles to manipulate AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Learn how this disinformation campaign works.
Crossbenchers and advocates urge Australian government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision on Peta Murphy's recommendations remains pending.
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.