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We'll need universal basic income - AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, said the technology could leave many without jobs.
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Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal - OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform. Business1 day ago
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race' Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.1 day ago
The human brain has been shrinking - and no-one quite knows why - The brains of modern humans are around 13% smaller than those of Homo sapiens who lived 100,000 years ago. Is it because of the changing climate, or some of the skills we've picked up? Future2 hours ago
Why forgetting is beneficial -- Imperfect memory and false recollections are essential elements of a flexible mind, argues neuroscientist Charan Ranganath in a new book. David Robson asks him why.1 day ago
Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date -- The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says.23 hours ago
Fury v Usyk: Can Undisputed bring boxing back to video games? -- How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.1 day ago
More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen -- Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. -- Science & Environment6 hours ago
Are there long-term health risks to using Botox? -- Botox is a common – and largely safe – cosmetic treatment. But it has emerged there can be some lasting effects from long-term use. -- Future6 hours ago
Estonia's naked wellness tradition thought to cure all ills -- Used for centuries by rural Estonians to heal their aches and pains, smoke saunas are a soulful experience that clears the mind and cleanses the spirit. -- Travel6 hours ago
Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt's pyramids -- Scientists say the ancient wonders are likely to have been built along a now-dried up branch of the River Nile. -- World1 day ago
White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt Lake -- Could the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future? -- Technology4 days ago
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online -- BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content. -- Technology5 days ago
Why scientists are making 'moon dust' -- Space agencies around the world need lunar soil – and lots of it. -- Innovation8 days ago
The rare condition that makes faces appear 'demonic' -- Thanks to one patient, we now have the most accurate insight into life through the eyes of people affected by prosopometamorphopsia. -- Science & Health11 days ago
Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die? -- Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day. -- Technology13 days ago
AI v The Mind: Who has the edge? -- In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts. -- Artificial Intelligence17 days ago
Why is only 10 percent of the population left-handed? -- A new study reveals the role of rare gene variants and randomness in determining left-handedness. -- Science & Health18 days ago
The surprising benefits of a traditional Japanese diet -- New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Feeling angry? Venting doesn't actually help -- You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help. -- Science & Health1 month ago
How AI and deepfakes are changing politics -- Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI? -- Artificial Intelligence1 month ago
How smoking affects your belly fat -- There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Oatzempic: Should you try the oat drink for weight loss? -- We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant -- In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor. -- Technology1 month ago
Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? -- Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy? -- Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals. -- Science & Health2 months ago
What is the iron lung and how does it work? -- The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it? -- Science & Health2 months ago
The 24-year-old selling human bones -- From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains. -- Science & Health2 months ago
How a US TikTok ban will affect Gen Z -- We spoke to two influencers who use the short form video platform to raise awareness and inform. -- Technology2 months ago
The search for a cancer 'kill-switch'... in space -- Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments. -- Science & Health2 months ago
Why we have hair on our heads -- Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies? -- Science & Health2 months ago
This is what happens when you ask an algorithm for relationship advice - How we deal with knotty interpersonal problems is a test for a different form of intelligence. See more2 days ago
How Covid-19's symptoms have changed -- With a new variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus causing a spike in cases, it is showing just how much symptoms of the disease have changed since the pandemic began.5 days ago
China's grand ambition for space -- China's Chang'e-6 mission is intended to bring back lunar samples but is also a stepping stone to much more ambitious space exploration.6 days ago
How sci-fi writer JG Ballard predicted ChatGPT -- In the 1970s, the English author was intrigued by the growing capabilities of computers – so used one to compose poems. They were a first step on the road to ChatGPT.7 days ago
The people who still love floppy disks -- They may have barely enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, but some people still love using this technology from the 1980s.8 days ago
How to spot misinformation in four simple steps -- Pioneered by digital literacy experts, the "Sift" strategy is a technique for spotting fake news and misleading social media posts, says Amanda Ruggeri.7 days ago
Is 'tornado alley' in the US migrating? -- It's that time of year when tornado alley swings into action. But is it moving?7 days ago
Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera -- Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid getting a close-up 1km below the Pacific Ocean's surface. -- Science & Environment22 hours ago
India election: BBC journalist gets a call from AI-generated Trump -- The BBC got to see just how easy it is to create a fake phone call between two people. -- India1 day ago
How good is the latest version of ChatGPT? OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT. It's called GPT-4o, and is faster and sounds more conversational than previous versions.3 days ago
BBC asks if quality of water for bathing really is improving -- BBC environment correspondent talks to water minister about bathing water quality -- Science & Environment5 days ago
This is what it's like inside a black hole -- A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape. -- Science & Environment7 days ago
'If I were a barnacle I'd be worried' -- BBC News Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt talks to a marine biologist about our warming oceans -- Science & Environment10 days ago
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images -- Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media. -- World10 days ago
Family of foxes enjoy garden playtime -- Aldridge gardener captures fox and five kits on camera shortly after mowing his lawn. -- Science & Environment11 days ago
China launches rocket to far side of the Moon -- The mission, billed a world first, aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples back to Earth. -- Science & Environment15 days ago
Watch: Wild orangutan treats his own wounds -- It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. -- Science & Environment16 days ago
What makes a Neanderthal? -- Palaeoanthropologist Emma Pomeroy describes the main features of the Shanidar Z Neanderthal skull. -- Science & Environment16 days ago
Watch Ocado robots in action -- Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton. -- Business25 days ago
Toxic flaring in Rumaila -- Local residents in Iraq film toxic gas release from oil field where BP operate -- Science & Environment25 days ago
Rosemary Coogan gains her astronaut wings -- Astrophysicist Rosemary Coogan graduates from Europe's astronaut training school. -- Science & Environment26 days ago
Chasing cracks on an Antarctic ice shelf -- UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized icebergs. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
Watch: Coral turns white from deadly ocean heat -- Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
The initials on the wall in Pompeii -- Science & Environment1 month ago
Travelling the world for a 12th solar eclipse -- Queen's University lecturer Ryan Milligan travels the world to catch a glimpse of the eclipse. -- Northern Ireland1 month ago
World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity -- They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.1 day ago
Sony Music slams tech giants for unauthorised use of stars' songs -- Sony Music suspects Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have used music from the likes of Adele and Beyonce.1 day ago
Period trackers 'coercing' women into sharing risky information -- Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.3 days ago
Google's new AI can find lost specs -- Google teased new AI assistants that can answer spoken questions about what they see through a phone camera.2 days ago
Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack -- The auction house's website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.4 days ago
PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan's retirement -- The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.4 days ago
Upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitches -- OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.4 days ago
Parents get forum to air smartphone access concerns -- Linzi Meaden says 100 parents have joined the group amid concerns about children's use of phones.4 days ago
Unjammable navigation tech gets first airborne test -- The test comes amid concern about the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems to blocking.4 days ago