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Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
Pope Leo XIV’s speeches and writings have been certified as human-authored by an Australian AI detection company, occurring shortly after the pontiff warned of artificial intelligence as humanity’s greatest threat.
‘We live with a big burden’: survivor of abusive Spotlight priest hopes clergyman’s death brings closure
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a defrocked Boston priest portrayed in the film Spotlight expressed hope that the perpetrator’s death in prison brings closure to victims and their families.
‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles
Scammers have created hundreds of fake websites offering discounted iPhone 18 models following Apple’s latest announcement, using convincing AI-generated content to trick buyers into bank transfers.
Lawmakers must ‘keep their options open’ on Social Security reform, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says
Social Security will deplete its reserves during the next presidency, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned, urging lawmakers to begin reform discussions soon.
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Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives
The Trump administration is reportedly establishing a board to oversee NIH grant funding that could veto research initiatives deemed misaligned with the president’s agenda, drawing legal challenges from researchers.
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage
Middle powers are forming protective alliances to hedge against an unpredictable US president, reshaping global diplomacy and strengthening non-Western groupings like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown
Journalists covering immigration enforcement in the US and abroad have faced arrests, assaults, and detention as the Trump administration pursues aggressive deportation policies, raising press freedom concerns.
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump’s 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on
Republican candidates continue referencing Trump’s 2020 election claims while running in competitive races, though some GOP voters express fatigue with the topic and prefer candidates focus on current issues.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition
AI industry leaders propose coordinating to slow development pace and set safety standards, but critics warn this amounts to seeking antitrust exemptions without credible safeguards or enforcement mechanisms.
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, says governments are nearing a critical decision point on AI regulation similar to the Covid pandemic response, citing recent safety incidents as catalysts for action.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centres, with local councils already restricting the technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the tech company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, citing “inadequate” safeguards against AI-generated fake imagery used for harassment.