Hospitals keep AI technology after cancer trial
A hospital trust will continue to use AI technology after a trial found the software helped find bowel lesions which could become cancerous. Read more
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The unstoppable rise of Chubby: Why TikTok’s AI-generated cat could be the future of the internet
Tearjerker videos of AI-generated cats earned millions of views and a devoted following, blurring the line between spam and art. Is it the algorithm, or is this what the internet wants? Read more
No laughing matter – how AI is helping comedians write jokes
“Why did the politician bring a ladder to the debate? To make sure he could reach new heights with his promises!” Read more
Growing demand on the dark web for AI abuse images
A new study has found a clear desire among online offenders to learn how to create child sexual abuse material. Read more
The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians
Fans at the Olympics are trying out a new AI-powered talent spotting system that hopes to find the gold medallists of the future. Its developers aim to use a portable version of the technology to bring advanced sport science to remote areas around the world. Read more
An AI walks into a bar… Can artificial intelligence be genuinely funny?
We asked a professional comedian to deliver some jokes written by artificial intelligence on stage. What happened reveals a lot about just how much machines understand the very human sense of humour. Read more
AI v The Mind: Can AI tell better jokes than a human?
British comedian Karen Hobbs tells jokes written by generative AI to an audience to see how they land. Will it be belly-laughs or tumbleweed? Beyond the entertainment value lies a deeper question: what does it mean for technology to replicate something as inherently human as humour? Can algorithms truly grasp the nuances of comedic timing and cultural references that elicit genuine laughter from an audience? Read more
CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says
Microsoft says it estimates that 8.5m computers around the world were disabled by the global IT outage. Read more
SheerLuxe defends use of AI influencer
A popular UK lifestyle and fashion magazine has been criticised after it described an artificial intelligence (AI) "fashion and lifestyle editor" on its social media page as a "new member" of the team. Read more
AI Taking Root in Growing Number of Agriculture Programs
Embracing the technology could not only boost food production but also prepare students for fast-changing jobs. Read more
