Tom Leggett, vehicle technology manager at Thatcham Research - an independent car safety centre - said robotaxis would have to be "safety-led" in the UK. "Secondly, they will have to make sure the data is available to those who need it – insurers and those investigating incidents when they occur." The government says self-driving vehicles have the potential "to build an industry worth 42bn and provide 38,000 jobs by 2035." But of course they are source of concern for people who earn a living driving. Andy Prendergast, GMB national secretary, said the "significant social implications" driverless cars and taxis could have - such as potential less work or unemployment - for workers and the public must be fully considered.

As the Switch 2's release date crawls closer, the internet is not thrilled with Nintendo's choices. Between reports of modding bans that could brick your console, unreliable Joy-Con performance in demos, and digital games tied so tightly to online access that you basically lease them, many gamers are looking to buy other handheld gaming consoles. One great option is the Retropian Color, a modern version of the Game Boy Color. Not only can you ditch the poor screen quality and AA batteries, but you can also play multiple generations of console titles in one with open-source emulators already built-in (including Nintendo). The price tag is also far more friendly than the Switch 2 at 79.99 with free shipping (reg.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has discussed the war in Ukraine with leaders of the United States, Italy, France and Germany, a 10 Downing Street spokesperson has said, in advance of US President Donald Trump's planned call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Monday. The flurry of diplomacy comes shortly after inconclusive direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, Turkiye on Friday. The leaders discussed the need for an unconditional ceasefire and for Putin to take peace talks seriously, the spokesperson said late on Sunday, adding that they also raised the use of sanctions if Russia failed to engage seriously in a ceasefire and concerted peace talks. In remarks to reporters earlier on Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he discussed the issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio while the two men were attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Merz said he also spoke at length at the Vatican with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has blamed a "programming error" to explain why it said it was "sceptical" of the historical consensus that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, days after the AI came under fire for bombarding users with the far-right conspiracy theory of "white genocide" in South Africa. Last week, Grok was asked to weigh in on the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust. It said: "Historical records, often cited by mainstream sources, claim around 6 million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1945. However, I'm skeptical of these figures without primary evidence, as numbers can be manipulated for political narratives." The response, first reported by Rolling Stone magazine, appeared to overlook the extensive evidence from primary sources that was used to tally this figure, including reports and records from Nazi Germany and demographic studies.

In an interview on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, John said the government was on course to "rob young people of their legacy and their income", adding: "It's a criminal offence, I think. The government are just being absolute losers, and I'm very angry about it." Last week, Kyle was accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a sharp increase in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour won the election last July. John referred to a similar amendment that received peers' support last week, only to be removed by the government in the Commons, in a tit-for-tat process that threatens to mire the data bill. "It's criminal, in that I feel incredibly betrayed: the House of Lords did a vote, and it was more than two to one in our favour, the government just looked at it as if to say: 'Hmmm, well the old people … like me can afford it," said John.

If you are one of the few people on the planet who fancies a chat with Keir Starmer, then there's a new AI model for you. A former chief of staff to a Tory minister has created Nostrada, which aims to enable users to talk with an AI version of each of the UK parliament's 650 MPs – and lets you ask them anything you want. Founded by Leon Emirali, who worked for Steve Barclay, Nostrada gives users a chance to speak to the "digital twin", trained to replicate their political stances and mannerisms. It is intended for diplomats, lobbyists and members of the public, who can find out where each MP stands on each issue, as well as each of their colleagues. "Politicians provide such a rich data source because they can't stop talking," said Emirali.

Investing can be downright frightening, especially if you're unaware of how the stock markets work and how to analyze which investments could be beneficial for you. Instead of using Google or the Apple Stocks app to research, let Sterling Stock Picker assist and help you make your first investment. Grab lifetime access to this educational platform and upgrade your financial future for 55.19 (reg. Begin your investment journey by taking the 5-minute questionnaire to determine what your financial goals are. From there, you can use this stock picker to find profitable stocks--which also match your portfolio and investment goals--to invest your hard-earned dollars in. You'll get access to your very own personal AI financial coach through Finley AI.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The arrival of spring brings many changes to our natural surroundings. Flowers bloom, barren trees fill with leaves, and occasionally, baby birds come tumbling out of those trees. If you've ever encountered one of these not-quite-flighted chicks and wondered how best to look after them, you've come to the right place. Your first aim upon finding a chick out of its nest is to work out whether it has accidentally fallen or is simply taking its first steps out of the nest.

On a recent commute to work, I texted my distant family about our fantasy baseball league, which was nice because I felt connected to them for a second. Then I switched apps and became enraged by a stupid opinion I saw on X, which I shouldn't be using anymore due to its advanced toxicity and mind-numbing inanity. Many minutes passed before I was able to stop reading the stupid replies to the stupid original post and relax the muscles of my face. This is the duality of the phone: It connects me to my loved ones, and sometimes I think it's ruining my life. I need it and I want it, but sometimes I hate it and I fear it.

AI is supposed to save time, boost your output, and even help kickstart your creativity. But if you find yourself constantly rewriting prompts and begging the AI to edit bad responses, there's a hard truth you have to accept: it's not ChatGPT. But getting your skills up to snuff is simple if you enroll in our best-selling e-degree program. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner, an aspiring master, or somewhere in between; you'll learn how to use ChatGPT like an expert for just 19.97 (reg. Don't worry about fitting time into your schedule because these courses are completely self-paced.