How government use of AI could hurt democracy

AI could automate some government paperwork, but it comes with serious risks Brett Hondow / Alamy Many countries are exploring how artificial intelligence might help with everything from processing taxes to determining welfare benefits. But a survey shows citizens are not as enthusiastic as their governments – and this can create real risks for democracy….

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San Diego Comic Con 2025 live – the biggest movie and TV show announcements from Peacemaker season 2, Predator: Badlands and more

Refresh 2025-07-24T16:58:12.387Z Lego debuts 9 new sets at SDCC (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future) Of course, Comic-Con International isn’t just about the movie and TV show panels. The annual pop culture event draws in thousands of fans all geared up in cosplay outfits galore to take part in exhibitions, presentations, screenings and more. Before SDCC officially…

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Anger and fear for patients as strike delays operations

Lucy Clarke-Billings BBC News PA The resident doctors strike in England has begun after a dispute over pay between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA). Thousands of doctors are walking out over five days, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting insisting that disruption will be kept to a minimum. But several NHS patients have…

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