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Everything to know about DeepSeek’s new AI model V4

China’s AI startup is back a year after it stirred up the AI industry with ‘world-leading’ processing power at a fraction of the cost of other models.

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What is OpenAI’s GPT-5.5, its newest ‘smartest' model?

OpenAI says its new model, GPT-5.5, is particularly useful for coding, office work and early-stage scientific research.

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UK passes anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation

Shops will soon be restricted from selling tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008.

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Siemens tests Nvidia AI-powered humanoid robot in German factory

Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff

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Japan targets AI robot brains as China dominates humanoid race

At Japan’s first robotics expo, Tokyo turns to ‘physical AI’ as China and the US dominate robot manufacturing

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Brits turn to saunas amid stress, but do they work?

As Finnish tradition is expanding rapidly, the UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033, data suggests.

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What can China’s next generation of robots do?

At Hong Kong’s InnoEx fair, Chinese firms showcased humanoid robots that box, guide tours, dance on stage and promise emotional support and learning.

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God in the machine: Would you take advice from an AI Jesus?

From Jesus avatars to Buddhist assistants, AI apps offering spiritual guidance and interaction are gaining popularity, but questions remain over their use and ethics.

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Could data centres use human brain cells to process information?

What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform.

Space

Meet Charlie Duke, the youngest person on the first Moon mission

Charlie Duke was the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon at the age of 36. Now 90 years old, the prospect of another human return to the Moon excites him.

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Google sets 2029 deadline to prepare for quantum cyber threat

Google says it is setting a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029, warning that action is needed before “a future quantum computer can break current encryption”.

Space

NASA aims for April launch after delays to Moon mission

The Artemis II crew should have blasted off on a lunar flyaround earlier this year, but fuel leaks and other problems with the Space Launch System rocket interfered.

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Dancing robot smashes plates in hot pot restaurant

A video circulating on the Chinese social media platform Rednote showed the robot smashing plates and flinging dishware and chopsticks during what appeared to be a performance gone awry.

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This AI tool can spot domestic abuse risk before victims seek help

The new AI system can detect patterns of physical trauma linked to abuse and allow healthcare professionals to intervene earlier.

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Has China beaten Elon Musk’s Neuralink to a commercial brain implant?

China approves the first brain implant for commercial use while Elon Musk plans to start high-volume production of the trialled Neuralink devices this year.

Space

NASA clears Artemis II Moon rocket for possible April launch

The space agency has a six-day launch window at the start of April. If it misses that opportunity, it must stand down until 30 April or early May.

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Airports of the future: Could AI make airports smarter and greener?

From passengers to fuel consumption, here are the technologies that could help airports operate more efficiently

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This wearable device lets your pets call you when they need attention

The device is designed to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner.

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US designates Anthropic a supply chain risk after AI military dispute

The Trump administration’s unprecedented move against Anthropic over AI safeguards is forcing government contractors to reconsider their use of the company’s chatbot Claude.

Health news

Sperm swim faster in summer, new study finds

The findings could matter for couples trying to conceive and for fertility clinics interpreting test results.

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