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Scientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells in a major scientific breakthrough Experts believe the development could provide insight into causes of miscarriages and unique aspects of human development but also raises ethical and legal questions. Professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, from the University of Cambridge and California Institute of Technology, described fostering the embryos

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to discover three drugs which could help stave off the effects of ageing and associated diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. A study by the University of Edinburgh used an AI algorithm to find a trio of chemicals which can target faulty cells, which could be hundreds of times

British projects dedicated to developing safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence have been given tens of millions of pounds in public funding. The investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the national funding agency for science and technology, was revealed at London Tech Week. Most of the money has been awarded to Responsible AI, a group

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he gets ChatGPT lessons from his son as the Labour leader gets to grips with the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at London Tech Week, Sir Keir said he was “really struck” by the rapid rate of change in the sector, which could present “incredible opportunities” to modernise the

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will warn that artificial intelligence (AI) may worsen inequality and leave some communities poorer. In a speech at the London Tech Week conference on Tuesday, Sir Keir will argue that while the UK has an opportunity to lead the world in new technologies, it will require partnerships with business for

Astronomers have made only the second ever discovery of a multi-planet system that orbits two stars. The planet BEBOP-1c was found by a team at the University of Birmingham. It is part of a multiplanetary circumbinary system, the catchy name given to a system that contains planets that orbit around two stars in the centre.

Keanu Reeves made another memorable appearance at a gaming showcase to introduce Idris Elba’s role in the first expansion to Cyberpunk 2077. The Matrix and John Wick star stole the show at E3 four years ago, where he revealed he would be starring in the then highly-anticipated title. But the game quickly went down in

The use of artificial intelligence in TV and film production could potentially render actors unnecessary, according to industry experts. Actors – including motion capture master Andy Serkis – have spoken to Sky News about their concerns for the impact of AI, with the acting union Equity insisting the government’s pro-innovation stance isn’t thinking about the

The University of Manchester has said data has “likely been copied” during a cyberattack on its computer systems. It is not yet clear what information has been accessed by the attackers, but staff and students have been advised to watch out for any suspicious emails. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency

A deficiency in a molecule known as taurine may speed up the ageing process, scientists believe. Researchers who analysed the amino acid in mice and monkeys found the supplements can slow down ageing. For the study, the team of international researchers looked at blood samples and measured the taurine concentrations at different ages in mice,

He was a tech whizz before he left primary school, dropped out of one of America’s top universities, and now appears to be spearheading a revolution that could change our lives forever. So far, so Silicon Valley. And like so many of the billionaire entrepreneurs that have emerged from that infamous stretch of sunny California,

WhatsApp is adding the Twitter-like ability to follow accounts outside your personal contacts. The new feature will be in a new section of the app called “updates”, separate from your existing private chats, and behave similarly to news feeds on other social media platforms. Rather than needing to add a contact via their phone number,

The world’s largest aerospace company has been accused of “brazenly stealing and misusing” intellectual property, causing leaks on the International Space Station and putting the lives of astronauts at risk. According to a US Federal lawsuit filed by Wilson Aerospace, and seen by Sky News, Boeing engaged in fraud and subsequent cover-up over many years

A piece of carved wood discovered by chance is more than 6,000 years old – making it the oldest of its kind in the UK, experts say. The decorative markings were made by Late Mesolithic people 2,000 years before Stonehenge was built and 4,500 years before the Romans came to Britain. The metre-long piece of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could have the power to be behind advances that “kill many humans” in just two years’ time, Rishi Sunak’s adviser has warned. Matt Clifford expressed concern over the lack of global regulation for AI producers and said that if left unregulated, they could become “very powerful” and difficult for humans to control,

Apple has announced it will upgrade its autocorrect feature so it no longer changes one of the most common expletives to the word “ducking”. “In those moments where you just want to type a ducking word, well, the keyboard will learn it, too,” Apple‘s software chief Craig Federighi said. The autocorrect feature on the iPhone