United Kingdom
12/13/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
U.K. set to launch controversial DIGITAL ID system in 2025, sparking privacy concerns
The United Kingdom plans to launch a digital identification system utilizing smartphones and facial recognition technology to streamline government functions, from alcohol purchases to tax payments. The initiative aims to improve efficiency in various sectors, including veteran services, through digital veteran cards, and will allow young people to use government-backed digital IDs to prove age […]
11/17/2024
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By Richard Brown
Moscow accuses U.S. and U.K. of plotting to sabotage Russian undersea cables to BREAK the global internet
Nikolai Patrushev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has accused the United States and the United Kingdom of plotting to sabotage underwater internet cables and destabilize the global maritime energy trade. In response to these claims, a spokesperson for Britain’s Foreign Office told Newsweek, “We are not going to provide a running commentary […]
10/29/2024
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By Arsenio Toledo
England to test “super AI” that could predict likelihood of DYING from heart disease
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service in England is set to test a “superhuman” artificial intelligence (AI) model that potentially can predict an individual’s risk of developing and passing away early from heart disease. The new AI model, referred to as AI-ECG risk estimation, or “Aire,” has been trained to read the results of electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. These […]
10/23/2024
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By Ava Grace
OpenAI wants to build data centers that consume MORE POWER than the entire United Kingdom
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI wants to build data centers that consume more power than the whole United Kingdom. The company behind ChatGPT pitched the idea during a meeting with U.S. officials at the White House, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other tech leaders in attendance. OpenAI proposed building five to seven data centers […]
08/07/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Teens with “problematic smartphone use” more likely to experience anxiety and depression
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) at King’s College London have warned that teenagers who show symptoms of “problematic smartphone use” (PSU) are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. PSU refers to a large range of behaviors and emotions similar to addiction. This includes anxiety or distress when without a phone, difficulty […]
07/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
British newspapers highlight RISKS of a CASHLESS SOCIETY after major global IT outage
British newspapers have warned of the risks that come with moving toward a cashless society in light of the global IT outage that affected Microsoft systems. According to independent journalist Nick Corbishley, the mainstream media has “played a key role in advancing the Global War on Cash – a war that began with no official declaration […]
07/23/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Microsoft CrowdStrike payment blackout caused supermarkets to go CASH ONLY
Shoppers throughout the United Kingdom were left in a panic this past week after an extreme magnitude global tech outage left retailers unable to accept digital card payments. The newly cash-only operations encountered hordes of angry and confused people who were unable to buy food from the local supermarket because they were heavy on cards […]
07/02/2024
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By Ava Grace
U.K. uses AI developed by Amazon to read people’s moods at train stations
A series of artificial intelligence (AI) trials in the U.K. involving thousands of train passengers who were unwittingly subjected to emotion-detecting software has raised privacy concerns. The technology, developed by Amazon and employed at various major train stations, including London’s Euston and Waterloo, used AI to scan faces and assess emotional states along with age and gender. […]
06/18/2024
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By Belle Carter
AI candidate running for U.K. parliament to appear on the ballot for general elections in July
An artificial intelligence character is about to participate in the United Kingdom general elections. AI Steve, alongside non-AI candidates running to represent constituents in the Brighton Pavilion area of Brighton and Hove, will appear on the ballot next month. Steve Endacott, the man behind the AI candidate, is an entrepreneur from the south of England […]
05/26/2024
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By Belle Carter
Godfather of AI urges U.K. government to adopt Universal Basic Income (UBI) for adult Britons
The so-called “godfather” of artificial intelligence (AI) has called on the British government to consider adopting a universal basic income (UBI) for adult Britons. Renowned AI expert Geoffrey Hinton made this proposal during talks with British government officials. He expressed worry that AI would take a lot of mundane jobs globally, adding that it will […]
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