As AI toys flood the market, a Guardian columnist's experience and new research reveal serious risks, from inappropriate content to data harvesting. Discover why experts advise keeping this tech away from young minds.
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne is joining ChatGPT creator OpenAI to spearhead its government relations worldwide. Discover how this move signals a major push for national AI adoption.
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
Fintech giant Revolut and the London Stock Exchange Group partner with OpenAI, using ChatGPT-5 to enhance financial crime protection and automate processes. Discover how UK banks are leveraging AI.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a major global outage, with users reporting widespread errors. CEO Sam Altman has issued a 'code red' to staff, delaying new features to focus on core reliability. Read the latest updates.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a 'code red' to staff as ChatGPT faces fierce competition from Google's Gemini 3. Discover the internal memo details and the AI rivalry's impact.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
UK psychologists reveal ChatGPT-5 fails to identify risk in mental health crises, offering dangerous advice instead of professional support. Read the full investigation.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit after teenager's suicide, claiming ChatGPT misuse. The AI company denies liability while expressing sympathy for family's loss.
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
Explore the economic impact of climate inaction, Nathan Lyon's Ashes dominance, WNBA revenue sharing, and global emissions data in this fortnight's edition of The Crunch.
England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
Harvard economist Larry Summers relinquishes teaching and directorship roles as university investigates his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the latest developments.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal offers a maximum salary exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek a revolutionary deal before the 30 November deadline.
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet errors, affecting sites like X and OpenAI. The company is investigating a spike in unusual traffic. Read the latest updates.
The EU launches Digital Markets Act investigation into Google Search over concerns it unfairly demotes commercial news content, potentially causing significant revenue losses for publishers.
Global investment banks are heading for their best trading year since the financial crisis, with revenues potentially reaching $250bn. Discover what's driving this unprecedented surge.
SoftBank shares hit one-month low after revealing $5.8bn Nvidia stake sale to fund AI investments like OpenAI. Market reacts to shifting AI strategy.
OpenAI ordered to pay damages after German court ruled ChatGPT illegally trained on pop songs. Landmark European ruling could reshape AI copyright landscape.
Premier League clubs face a major sponsorship shift as betting firms are banned from shirts from 2026/27. Discover where the smart money is heading now.
Japanese tech investor SoftBank sells its Nvidia stake for $5.8bn, redirecting funds into OpenAI. The move sparks a tech stock dip and fuels AI bubble concerns. Read the full analysis.
Discover how innovative UK streaming platforms like Cantilever and Nina Protocol are creating fairer pay for artists and curated listening experiences. Explore the future of music streaming now.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.