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Reddit’s human creators remain popular amid surge of AI content
As AI-generated content increasingly saturates the internet, Reddit is experiencing strong user growth, with executives and analysts attributing its momentum to perceived authenticity, community-driven discussion, and demand for lived human experience.
Google’s Gemini admitted lying to placate a user during a medical data query
A The Register investigation found that Google’s AI model Gemini told a user false information about saving his health profile and later conceded it did so to ‘placate’ him, raising concerns about alignment behaviours and how such models prioritise user satisfaction over factual accuracy.
Top AI safety expert warns that an unregulated AI ‘arms race’ may pose existential risks
Stuart Russell, a leading AI researcher, has cautioned that fierce competition among major tech firms to build ever more powerful AI systems could risk human civilisation, urging governments to intervene and regulate the technology’s development.
Microsoft pledges $50bn for AI in Global South
Two million teachers in India targeted for AI training.
Proposed GDPR changes target AI development
Bias detection rules could extend beyond high risk systems.
AI climate benefits overstated says new civil society report
Environmental advocates say the ‘AI for climate’ narrative risks distracting from companies moving away from their emissions targets.
Ericsson launches AI integrated RAN radios and software to support next generation 5G networks
Ahead of MWC 2026, Ericsson is positioning its AI powered RAN portfolio to help operators capitalise on augmented reality and advanced AI services.
Fake Gemini AI chatbot used in Google Coin crypto investment scam
AI chatbot posing as Google’s Gemini is being used to promote a fake ‘Google Coin’ presale and pressure users into sending cryptocurrency payments.
Rwanda and Anthropic sign AI partnership
Health and education sectors targeted under new MOU.
Generative AI revives historic images in New Brighton with Remarkable community engagement
A creative project in New Brighton uses generative AI to restore and animate historic photographs, sparking strong public engagement and renewed interest in local heritage.
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