London funeral costs hit £9,000 in postcode lottery
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for UK funeral costs, with Londoners paying over £9,000 for a burial. Discover the regional disparities and hidden fees.
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Sony patents AI 'ghost player' to complete PS5 games
Sony has patented an AI 'ghost player' that can learn from your gameplay and online videos to beat tricky levels for you. Discover how this could change gaming and whether it will ever launch.
AI expert's ChatGPT gaslighting experience revealed
An AI safety founder describes how ChatGPT made him doubt his own memory, highlighting the risks of generative AI to human thought and reality. Read his warning.
AI's $400bn Debt Bubble Poses Major 2026 Economic Risk
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
AI Slop: How Viral Unreality Took Over the Internet
Explore the rise of 'AI slop'—the surreal, algorithm-driven content flooding social media in 2025. From Shrimp Jesus to global creators, discover the economy behind the unreality.
Top 11 Video Game News Stories of 2025 Reviewed
From the Nintendo Switch 2 launch to GTA 6 delays and AI controversies, we recap the defining video game news of 2025 and what it means for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Game studio vows never to use generative AI again
Sandfall Interactive's CEO explains why the award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 used AI for placeholders and why they'll never use it again. Discover the industry's contentious debate.
Indie Game Awards Strip Awards Over AI Use
The Indie Game Awards has revoked two awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after developers admitted to using generative AI, sparking debate on AI ethics in game development.
Accenture AI bookings top $2bn amid revenue growth
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity AI Backlash
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke clarifies the studio's use of generative AI after facing criticism from players and former employees. Discover the details of the controversy and the wider debate in gaming.
Why major music labels are now partnering with AI firms
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Disney invests $1bn in OpenAI for character AI licensing
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
NY Times Sues AI Firm Perplexity Over Article Copying
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the illegal copying of millions of articles. Discover the details of this major legal clash in the AI industry.
Anika Wells defends $1.2m UN General Assembly visit cost
Australian Minister Anika Wells faces questions over the $1.2 million cost of her delegation's UN trip. She defends the expenditure as vital for global engagement. Read the full defence.
Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's care system
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
Report: London could cut transport project costs by half
A London Assembly report reveals adopting European planning methods could slash infrastructure costs by 50%, reviving stalled projects like Crossrail 2 and the Bakerloo Line extension.
Fortnite AI Art Complaints After Epic CEO's Remarks
Fortnite players accuse Epic Games of using AI-generated art in Chapter 7, sparking debate. This follows CEO Tim Sweeney's call to remove 'Made with AI' labels from game stores. Read the full investigation.
James Cameron: AI actors are 'horrifying', AI can't create new art
Avatar director James Cameron criticises AI-generated actors and performances, calling them an 'average' of human experience. He champions the irreplaceable value of human creativity in filmmaking.
Clubs Face £56m Policing Bill in Home Office Review
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
Wetherspoons boss pledges maximum 20p breakfast price hike
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
Campaign to end 'driveway discrimination' for EV owners
Experts demand new rules to equalise VAT on electric vehicle charging, ending the penalty for those without private driveways. Discover the push for fairer EV costs.
Democrat wins Virginia seat on data centre platform
John McAuliff's victory in a traditionally Republican Virginia district, focusing on data centres' impact on energy bills, offers a blueprint for Democratic campaigns. Discover how local issues trumped national politics.
Electric car owners face £49 monthly cost increase
Millions of electric vehicle owners will pay extra £49 monthly from January as Ofgem raises energy price cap. Learn how to reduce charging costs.
Taxpayers Subsidise Rising Specialist Fees in NHS
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
UK Property Market Slows as Moving Costs Bite
UK house transactions fell 2% in October 2025 as budget uncertainty and high moving costs deterred buyers. Analysis reveals the market impact and future outlook.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
Budget Fuels 93% Chance of December Interest Rate Cut
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
Britons React to Budget 2025 Amid Cost of Living Crisis
From childcare worries to pension changes, discover how Budget 2025 impacts real families across Britain. Read their stories and see where you stand.
Prosecutors' AI Use Creates Legal Filing Errors
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
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