Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.

AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.

Birkenstock’s IPO raises doubts about its future, but the brand’s popularity and collaborations have transformed its image.

YouTube’s experimental AI tool, Dream Track, lets users imitate the voices of popular artists like Demi Lovato and John Legend, while the company also announced other AI music projects, including a tool that creates instrumentals based on a melody hummed by artists.

Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.

Motorists on the Staten Island Expressway in New York came together to save a runaway chihuahua, highlighting the power of community and compassion.

UK economy faces slower growth and delayed recovery of living standards, according to OBR forecasts.

Ultra-processed foods raise health concerns, yet experts debate their direct impact on well-being.

Delhi government considers cloud seeding to combat air pollution, but experts question its effectiveness and long-term impact.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, “polarization,” captures the deep divisions shaping the 2024 election.

Illegal fishing is a global issue, but organizations are using AI and underwater robots to combat it.

Young people in their early 20s are more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in their early 40s, with poor mental health being a significant factor, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.

The rise in demand for electricity from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency is driving the exploration of neuromorphic computers, which imitate the brain’s structure and function, offering potential gains in energy efficiency and performance.

BYD’s record-breaking sales in the electric vehicle market highlight the challenges faced by Tesla.