Updates

5 Jul 2025

Spotify hit by AI band hoax controversy

A mysterious band with no known members has gone viral on Spotify, sparking intense speculation that its music may be entirely AI-generated.

5 Jul 2025

LFR tech helps catch dangerous offenders, but Liberty urges legal safeguards

Police say the tech is efficient and just — campaigners call it invasive and unregulated.

5 Jul 2025

Ripple partners with AMINA Bank to expand in Europe

AMINA Bank will offer custody and trading of Ripple’s RLUSD, strengthening its presence in Europe.

5 Jul 2025

AI errors are creating new jobs for human experts

Rushed adoption of AI is proving more expensive than expected.

5 Jul 2025

Ari Aster warns of AI’s creeping normality ahead of Eddington release

‘They talk about AI like disciples,’ says Eddington director Ari Aster. ‘And that’s very frightening.’

5 Jul 2025

xAI gets Memphis approval to run 15 gas turbines

However, local and legal groups are pushing back against xAI after Memphis regulators approved its generators amid air quality fears.

5 Jul 2025

India’s top darknet dealer laundered crypto with Monero for two years

Monero’s privacy features attract darknet criminals, but experts warn blockchain records still expose illicit transactions.

5 Jul 2025

Southern Water uses AI to cut sewer floods

Even small amounts of fat and wipes can cause major blockages, but AI is keeping the system flowing.

4 Jul 2025

Google launches Veo 3 video for Gemini users globally

Veo 3 lets paying Gemini users create up to three short videos daily using just text prompts, with more features coming soon.

4 Jul 2025

Deepfake abuse in schools raises legal and ethical concerns

AI-generated explicit images are spreading among teens with little legal oversight.