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Technology

How government use of AI could hurt democracy

Countries are eager to use AI to automate some government processes, but this risks eroding citizens’ trust and feelings of democratic control – because AI mistakes can ruin their lives

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Technology

Will we ever feel comfortable with AIs taking on important tasks?

Leader

A pink robot with heart eyes

Technology

Why falling in love with an AI isn’t laughable, it’s inevitable

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Mathematics

AI could be about to completely change the way we do mathematics

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Bryan Johnson in Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

Comment

The 14 best science and tech documentaries of 2025 so far

Culture

The dangers of so-called AI experts believing their own hype

Technology

The dangers of so-called AI experts believing their own hype

Comment

Technology

Typos and slang spur AI to discourage seeking medical care

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Life

Orcas are bringing humans gifts – what does it mean?

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Life

Orcas scrub each other clean with bits of kelp

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Life

Why you should assume that even the simplest animals are conscious

There is mounting evidence that even surprisingly simple animals, like invertebrates, have a level of consciousness - but not in the way you might think

Features

Technology

Forget superintelligence – we need to tackle 'stupid' AI first

Leader

Technology

Disney and Universal lawsuit may be killing blow in AI copyright wars

Analysis

Technology

Kickboxing robot shows off its moves at AI conference

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Mind

Mind-reading AI turns paralysed man's brainwaves into instant speech

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