AI (artificial intelligence) ‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests 11 Jan 2026 07.00 GMT Lamar wants to have children with his girlfriend. The problem? She’s entirely AI As synthetic personas
There is no question that each generation of technology is different from the last. In this sense, many would think that modern industrial facilities would rely on the same types of newer, more advanced equipment across the board. However, this is not the case. In an industry where many industries utilize systems that are patched
Tom Donaldson, head of Lego’s Creative Play Lab, said the tech intended to respond to children’s actions and complement the way they naturally play. He said the Smart Brick’s reactions to responses would “hopefully inspire and surprise the user to keep them continuing to play”. “We are building a platform that we want to last
Nesta is an innovation agency working for social good focused on some of the biggest challenges of our time, from health and inequality to the future of our homes and public services. Each year it publishes future signals, the early signs of change that could shape everyday life in the years ahead. What kind of
By changing solid-state battery technology into customer-ready motorcycles, Verge has unlocked ten-minute charging and up to 370 miles of range. It is an exceptional breakthrough as a long-awaited innovation in battery technology, driven by Verge, makes its way onto public roads. This is what Verge has announced at CES 2026, and here is what the
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The world “may not have time” to prepare for the safety risks posed by cutting-edge AI systems, according to a leading figure at the UK government’s scientific research agency. David Dalrymple, a programme director and AI safety expert at the Aria agency, told the Guardian people should be concerned about the growing capability of the
Every year, technology asks us to look ahead. It rarely changes life in the way keynotes promise. But, lived experiences tell a different story. Technology that reshapes life seldom announces itself. It becomes a habit, then turns into dependency. As 2026 approaches, the most meaningful shifts are already underway. This year, technological advances will not
Technology trends 2026point toward a major shift in how humans interact with systems, data, and machines. Automation is moving beyond simple task execution, with intelligent software agents beginning to manage workflows end to end, from decision-making to execution. These advances reduce human oversight while increasing speed, accuracy, and scalability across industries such as software development,
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, wishing you a happy New Year’s Eve filled with cheer, champagne and Mariah Carey’s comically awful rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Today, we’re looking forward to the next year in technology news. I am watching five trends I think will define the year: datacenters will