When AI Solved an 80-Year-Old Maths Problem (And Made Mathematicians
Imagine leaving a puzzle on your kitchen table in 1946. Then imagine, eighty years later, a computer programme sits down with a cup of tea and works it out in about eighty minutes. That’s roughly what just…
The Classified AI: Why Governments Are Testing Advanced AI Systems
When I first heard that governments were locking AI systems away in secure facilities before letting them loose on the public, my initial thought was, “Brilliant, another thing for conspiracy theorists to obsess over.” But here’s the…
Nearly 6 in 10 Brits Are Using AI to Check
I’ll be honest with you, the first time I heard that nearly 60% of Brits were typing their symptoms into an AI symptom checker instead of ringing their GP, I had two immediate thoughts. First, that’s absolutely…
Older Adults Are Embracing AI Faster Than Expected
A new AARP report shows AI use among over-50s nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025, with around 30% now using some form of AI tool. Smart home gadgets — cameras, lighting — are in half of older…
AI Can Now Predict Alzheimer’s With 78% Accuracy, and It’s
When I first heard that artificial intelligence could predict Alzheimer’s disease progression with 78% accuracy, I had to sit down with a cup of tea and really think about what that means. Not just for the tech…
When Your Grandchild Calls for Help (Except It’s Not Really
I need to tell you about something that’s been keeping me up at night lately, and honestly, it should concern you too. There’s a new breed of scam making the rounds, and it’s so convincing that even…
Vibe Coding: The Art of Getting AI to Do Your
When I first heard the term “vibe coding,” I thought someone was having a laugh. It sounded like something my nephew would say while wearing those enormous headphones and nodding along to music I can’t quite understand….
How AI Upgrades Are Transforming Smart Speakers Into Personal Assistants
The Little Cylinder That Could (And Now Really, Really Can) Remember when you first got a smart speaker and thought it was absolute magic? You’d ask it to play your favourite song or set a timer for…
AI Uses 100x Less Electricity, And That’s a Very Big
Hold On, Did You Just Say 100 Times Less Power? Yes. Yes, I did. And before you scroll away thinking this is some dry, technical article full of jargon that makes your eyes glaze over, stick with…