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‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances

A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until…

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AI gives voice to dead animals in Cambridge exhibition

Creatures can converse and share their stories by voice or text through visitors’ mobile phones…

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Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden

German city’s Sinfoniker says aim is not to replace humans but to play music human…

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Renting art: how to bring great pictures into your home at a fraction of their cost

With the right insurance and a monthly fee, you can now rent works for as…

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Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the ‘godfather of AI’. Here’s an offer he shouldn’t refuse… | John Naughton

The computer scientist’s dogged belief in the potential of neural networks helped unlock machine learning….

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‘Try them in different places’ – how and where to hang your pictures

Hanging those artworks isn’t easy, so follow these dos and don’ts to bring the most…

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Picture perfect: how to buy art at prices you can afford

Thanks to online galleries and affordable fairs, collecting art is no longer an exclusive club…

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Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’

Analysts criticise lack of detail about the ‘robotaxi’ showcased by CEO Elon Musk Elon Musk…

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‘They don’t just fall out of trees’: Nobel awards highlight Britain’s AI pedigree

Recognition for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton marks moment when important ingredients came together It…

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Australia’s spy chief warns AI will accelerate online radicalisation

Asio boss Mike Burgess says social media impact is a ‘step-change’ in the threat posed…

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