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The secret to being happy in 2026? It’s far, far simpler than you think …

Stop stressing about self‑improvement or waiting until you’re on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasure

The Guardian - UK

I ran 9 empathy tests: ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude — and there’s a clear winner

Can AI truly understand human emotions? I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude across nine emotionally charged scenarios — from panic to shame to celebration — to find out which chatbot has the most emotional intelligence. The winner surprised me.

Tom’s Guide

Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down

The Independent UK

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AI-powered headset can predict epilepsy seizures before they occur

Scientists hope the device can help give patients more warning ahead of seizures and prevent potential injuries

The Independent UK

The ‘simple’ colour card tool that could help diagnose conditions faster

The ‘What Colour Is It?’ tool provides either 13 or 15 shades for identifying the colour of bodily fluids

The Independent UK

‘Unique’ AI-powered headset that can predict epilepsy seizures developed

Scientists say it could drastically change the way the condition is managed.

Evening Standard

Microsoft CEO resorts to blogging in defense of AI, says "we need to get beyond the arguments of slop" – exactly what I'd say if I was tired of losing the arguments of slop

Surely it works this time

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Be warned: big tech elitism beyond dot-com bubble peak

Hype around artificial intelligence fuelled most of 2025's market rally but circular investment deals and speculative returns could pose future risks.

AAP

Apple TV 4K could get its long-awaited refresh this year: What we know so far

A refreshed Apple TV 4K streaming device is supposed to launch in 2026.

Tom’s Guide

Elon Musk's Grok under fire for generating explicit AI images of minors

One user asked Grok to remove clothing from an image of a 14-year-old "Stranger Things" actress.

Axios

LG and will.i.am teaming up on new xboom speakers with longer battery life and AI

LG and will.i.am are collaborating on a refreshed xboom Bluetooth speaker lineup with AI integration.

Tom’s Guide

Grok Issues Apologies After Generating Sexualised Images of Minors, Admitting 'Safeguard Failures'

Grok AI generated sexualised images of two minors, sparking outrage as users demanded xAI developers and Elon Musk face legal accountability and implement safeguards.

International Business Times UK

Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation finds

The Guardian - UK

Community Groups Build License Plate Database to Track ICE Vehicles as Arrests Broaden

Community activists in the Pacific Northwest have built a shared database of license plates linked to immigration enforcement vehicles.

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Elon Musk’s Grok AI generates images of ‘minors in minimal clothing’

Lapses in safeguards led to wave of sexualized images this week as xAI says it is working to improve systems

Tom’s Guide

Elon Musk's Grok is generating sexualized images of real women on X — and critics say it’s harassment by AI

Grok is facing backlash after generating sexualized images of real people without clear consent. A new Copyleaks review suggests the AI safety issue is still ongoing.

Tom’s Guide

Instagram says AI killed the curated feed — now it’s scrambling to prove what’s real

Instagram’s CEO says AI-generated content has destroyed visual trust, pushing users away from curated feeds as the platform scrambles to verify what’s real.

Windows Central

Gaming can be great for your brain, but your current habits might be doing more harm than good — here’s what science actually recommends

Video games are no longer being dismissed outright, but experts say the benefits depend heavily on how, what, and how often you play.

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Satya Nadella’s latest vision for AI was likely written by AI — at least according to Copilot

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s latest blog post is heavy on AI jargon but light on substance. I asked Copilot if the text was made with AI.

The Independent UK

Who loses when AI detection tools fail?

Nearly half of US teachers use AI detection tools

International Business Times UK

Stranger Things Finale Accused Of Using 'Nasty' AI Despite Eye-Watering £300m Budget

Stranger Things fans claimed the Season 5 finale credits used AI despite the £300m budget. Discover the truth behind the Nancy Wheeler sketch and the debunking.

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People Are Sharing Their Most “Boomer” Opinions, And These 50 Might Be Universal

People from different generations seem to disagree on a lot of things. Boomers used to scold Millennials for eating too much avocado toast and not saving to afford a house. Youngsters, in turn, would complain that older people don't care about social issues and mental health. However, there are some…

Windows Central

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really wants you to stop calling AI "slop" in 2026 — "We are beginning to distinguish between spectacle and substance."

In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI. Sigh.

Tom’s Guide

Asus confirms price hikes just days ahead of CES 2026 — what you need to know

Asus has announced that price hikes will come into effect from January 5, right before CES 2026.

Evening Standard

AI can supercharge public sector services and here’s how

The next wave of innovation is all about having people learn how best to work alongside digital companions

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