Church needs to respond to 'apocalyptic' AI threat, experts say

17 Sep 2026
Christian technology experts are urging churches to engage seriously with the opportunities and potential dangers presented by rapidly developing artificial intelligence. Their concerns follow warnings from leading AI developers about risks created by…

China: new nuclear power project using AI and robotics for safety

10 Sep 2026
China’s nuclear power corporation is using artificial intelligence, robotics and digital management systems to improve construction at its latest project, in Guangdong province. The site, employing about 30,000 authorised workers, includes robot dogs…

Archbishop says AI should 'serve not diminish humanity'

18 Jun 2026
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has urged policymakers and technology companies to ensure that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than diminishing it. Speaking during a House of Lords debate on AI, she…

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

05 Mar 2026
The Government has announced plans to establish a new Fundamental AI Research Lab aimed at advancing major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Backed by up to £40 million in funding over six years, the…

PM: 'X is acting to ensure full compliance with UK law'

16 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer has said that Elon Musk’s social media platform X is acting to ensure compliance with UK law, following outrage over its AI tool, Grok, being used to generate non-consensual sexualised images.…

UK backs smaller AI projects, scraps major investments

08 Aug 2024
The UK government has announced a £32 million investment in nearly 100 AI projects nationwide, despite the new Labour government's controversial decision to cancel £1.3 billion in tech funding previously promised by the…

UK and US to partner on safety testing AI models

05 Apr 2024
The UK and the USA have embarked on a landmark partnership for AI safety testing, with technology secretary Michelle Donelan formalising the collaboration. This will align the efforts of both nations' AI safety…

France: peace forum focuses on global warming and AI

09 Nov 2023
The sixth Paris Peace Forum, on 10 and 11 November, will focus on four different topics. Emmanuel Macron, along with Barbadian PM Mia Mottley and several African leaders, will assess the progress of…

AI developing faster than laws regulating it

23 Jun 2023
This year’s London Tech Week focused on the need for artificial intelligence (AI) to be trustworthy and responsive to the needs of society. UK Research and Innovation has funded £50 million to create…

AI false information

04 May 2023
The UK competition watchdog has launched a review of the artificial intelligence market, as it warned of threats from AI tools including the distribution of false or misleading information. This announcement comes as…
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