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OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system

Model adopting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ among cases as firm says it is introducing new way of…

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‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job

Readers describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of…

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Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is…

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‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment

Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua…

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Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post…

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‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation

US vice-president’s comments come as former Anthropic researcher revisits recent claim AI could destroy humanity…

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The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim

Trump and Republicans want companies to regulate themselves. It’s a dereliction of duty that will…

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British bosses to be forced to meet with employees who request flexible working

Under new workers’ rights, employers will have to ‘properly consider’ proposed shift changes and explain…

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UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter

Annual increase in August comes as Bank of England prepares for decision on interest rates…

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Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure…

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