Could Iran be using China's BeiDou system? The Stream Can AI in military operations really be ethical? We examine concerns about AI's role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies. Amid growing backlash against ChatGPT and OpenAI, including social media campaigns calling for a boycott, we examine whether so-called "ethical alternatives" truly live up to their claims. We also explore emerging initiatives seeking to challenge Big Tech's dominance and develop more accountable AI systems.

Iran says'ready for war' Which are Iran's main opposition groups? This past week, Iranian protesters were labelled "terrorists" and "saboteurs" by the state. That rhetoric was accompanied by an internet blackout and a surge in violence, with the death toll still unclear. Simultaneously, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most serious political upheavals in the country in years. In the US, the shooting - in public - of a woman two weeks ago by immigration officers has spiralled into a case of outright lying that is remarkable even by the standards of the Trump administration.

The Stream How will AI impact jobs? We look at how AI is affecting jobs, and how gender and age influence who uses it. Who is not talking about artificial intelligence these days? It is already weaving into virtually every industry and beginning to reshape how we work. But what many professionals are now asking is: What does this mean for our careers?

The Stream What does the US-UK AI deal mean for your data? Is the UK truly becoming an AI hub as US tech giants pour in billions? A multibillion-dollar deal is being hailed as proof that Britain is becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence, with major United States tech companies investing heavily. But the reality is a little less straightforward. On today's show, we ask: how much power, and how much of your personal data, are you willing to hand over to tech companies?

The Stream Why does misinformation spread faster than truth? We examine how online misinformation spreads and the efforts to stop it. From bots pushing ready-made talking points, to AI generating information that isn't always reliable, to pages distorting images and bending facts - online misinformation is everywhere. So how can people tell what's real? And is it even possible to build immunity against misinformation in today's digital world?