1. UK Government Urged to Accelerate AI Safety Legislation
Chi Onwurah, head of the Labour Party’s tech group, called out No.10 for dragging its feet on the AI safety bill. The proposed law would force tech firms to submit their AI models for independent testing—but government delays, reportedly influenced by U.S. reluctance to regulate AI, have sparked fresh concern over unchecked development and public safety risks.
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2. AI as Your Therapist? Public Trust Still Split
As AI life coaches and therapy bots gain ground, public sentiment remains split. New research from OpenAI and MIT Media Lab reveals many users feel AI can display human-like sensitivity—especially younger generations. A 2024 YouGov poll even found 55% of Americans aged 18–29 would be comfortable discussing mental health with AI. But critics argue tech isn’t ready to replace real empathy.
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3. Nvidia and Synchron Debut Mind-Controlled AI Interface
A wild leap forward in brain-computer interface tech: Synchron and Nvidia unveiled “Chiral,” an AI model that interprets brain signals and allows users with paralysis to perform tasks using thought alone. Integrated with Nvidia Holoscan and Apple Vision Pro, it’s already helping users like ALS patient Rodney Gorham control music, appliances, and more—hands-free.
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4. UK Civil Service to Cut 10,000 Jobs—AI to Fill the Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to slash 10,000 civil service roles by replacing them with AI systems, as part of a £2 billion efficiency drive. Departments must cut 15% of admin costs by 2030, with a 10% reduction by 2028. AI is already assisting in tax fraud detection, but union leaders are warning of serious fallout from workforce reductions.
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5. Apple’s AI Rollout Faces Lawsuit Amid Watch Camera Plans
Apple is facing a false advertising lawsuit after its highly anticipated “Apple Intelligence” features were delayed or stripped back in rollout. Meanwhile, the company is quietly planning to add AI-powered cameras to Apple Watches and AirPods, using them to capture contextual visual data and boost functionality—something not everyone’s thrilled about.
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6. Comic Book UK Pushes Back Against AI Copycats
A coalition of British comic publishers—including DC Thomson and Rebellion Entertainment—has launched Comic Book UK, a new trade group aiming to protect the industry from AI content scraping. They’re lobbying the government to treat comics as a valuable IP export and to resist copyright law changes that could allow AI training without creator consent.
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7. Google Gemini Live Adds Real-Time Video AI Capabilities
Google has quietly begun rolling out cutting-edge features to Gemini Live, allowing it to “see” in real time through a phone’s screen or camera. The AI can now answer questions about what it’s viewing—whether via video feed or screen sharing. It’s part of Gemini Advanced under Google One’s AI Premium plan and further cements Gemini as the AI assistant to watch.
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