Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM
Reuters Can we trust the silver bullet of technology to fix climate change? The prime minister seems to think so. In a speech due soon, he is expected to pledge his faith in offshore wind power, solar, carbon capture, hydrogen, clean cars, and zero-emission aviation. Clean technologies are clearly a huge part of any solution. […]
Why are there so many deepfakes of Bollywood actresses?
Getty Images A deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral online. One Bollywood star is making obscene gestures to the camera, another is posing while scantily clad. Except neither of those things actually happened. They are the latest in a string of deepfake videos which have gone viral in recent weeks. Rashmika Mandanna, Priyanka […]
England’s Lionesses show they could be the team to beat in 2023
It was a victory earned without injured striker Alessia Russo and captain Leah Williamson, though the USA were also missing key players and are in a transition period with several younger stars coming through. Wiegman wanted her side to control the ball and create chances which they managed to do for large periods. The USA […]
Lewis Capaldi says he’s ‘too lazy’ for new album
Getty Images Lewis Capaldi’s debut, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, was the UK’s biggest-selling album of 2019 Lewis Capaldi has a problem. “I just want to say now, I have no new music to play you,” he tells the Latitude Festival, two songs into his headline set. “I rescheduled a lot of shows last […]
Ten work buzzwords that took over in 2023
Alamy Many of this year’s buzzwords arrived and spread online through platforms including TikTok (Credit: Alamy) Largely originating on social media, this year’s top jargon explains what workers want – and who they’ve become in a post-pandemic world. The unprecedented work landscape of 2020 and 2021 gave rise to the now-ubiquitous “Great Resignation”. The following […]
Why this Trump ally is fighting for his political life
Getty Images Matt Gaetz, a rising star in the Republican Party known for his flashy lifestyle and frequent flirtations with controversy, may now be embroiled in a sex scandal that carries very real legal jeopardy. Gaetz-gate, as it is being called, began with reports last week that the third-term congressman from Florida may have had […]
Online shoppers warned about hidden price rises
Getty Images Algorithms could show misleading messages suggesting limited stock, the CMA said Algorithms used by online marketplaces could lead to a rise in prices of goods and services, the UK’s competitions watchdog has warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating businesses which use technology on selling platforms. Shoppers could be “manipulated” into […]
Brexit disruption ‘is a challenge not a crisis’
DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS Tesco says it has seen some disruption to food supplies in Northern Ireland since trading arrangements with the EU changed on 1 January. “We see this as a challenge at the moment, but not a crisis,” boss Ken Murphy said. But he said the retailer was working closely with government on both sides […]
Luton AI engineer wants more South Asian women in technology careers
Angelina Aziz Angelina Aziz said she is “passionate” about sharing her experience in a technology career and hopes to encourage others to try it. The co-founder of a AI platform which helps disadvantaged students wants to encourage more South Asian women to work in the technology sector. Angelina Aziz, from Luton, co-founded Auralyze AI, which […]
Hayley Ladd: Wales midfielder leaves Birmingham City Women
Wales midfielder Hayley Ladd has left Birmingham City Women after turning down an offer of a new contract. The 25-year-old had been with the club – who finished fourth in England’s top flight this term – for two seasons. “We would like to express our greatest thanks to Hayley for her efforts and wish her […]