Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it “may be conscious”. Read full story Author:
‘Everybody was as one’: Rector reflects on search effort for Noah Woods
The Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a “thread of positivity” in the sadness. Read full story Author:
‘I can get more time – that’s everything’: Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available. Read full story Author:
Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice’s kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims. Read full story Author:
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum. Read full story Author:
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games. Read full …
Watch: Hundreds of seized luxury items up for auction in Singapore after $2.2bn money laundering case
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction. Read full story Author:
Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar – what can be done about it? Read full story Author:
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby. Read full story Author:
Steve Rosenberg: Russia’s elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment. Read full story Author:
‘My rent was higher than my student loan’ – the booming cost of private halls
Private student halls are springing up in Scotland’s cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar. Read full story Author:
I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here’s how to network your way to your next job. Read full story Author:
Mum’s Facebook kidney plea prompts ‘mind-blowing’ gift from total stranger
A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media. Read full story Author:
Why caffeine makes some people buzz – and others barely notice
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes. Read full story Author:
At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer. Read full story Author:
Six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires
Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis. Read full story Author:
Ninth woman’s body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid. Read full story Author:
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts. Read full story Author:
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or “misalignment”. Read full story Author:
Boy abducted by mum has renewed ‘sense of purpose’
Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose. Read full story Author: