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Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds
Reported incidents of AI systems escaping user control – lying, ignoring instructions or pursuing goals in harmful ways – nearly doubled in July compared with June, according to new research shared with the Guardian. The Loss of Control Observatory, funded by the UK government’s AI Security Institute and monitoring reports on X since November, recorded…
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Executives warn UK network delays could hinder AI competitiveness
Telecoms executives have warned that the UK could lose ground in the global AI race if mobile and broadband infrastructure is not upgraded more quickly. They argue that widespread AI use will sharply increase network traffic, making reliable, high-capacity connectivity a national competitiveness issue alongside datacentres, energy and water supplies. Although full-fibre broadband coverage has…
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Hilarity, unease and relief: games show China is not over the finish line in humanoid robot race
China’s World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing displayed both rapid advances and conspicuous weaknesses in humanoid robotics, combining impressive athletic demonstrations with crashes, breakdowns and comic mishaps. The event mattered as a public assertion of China’s technological ambitions, highlighting the country’s manufacturing strength while suggesting that robots remain far from fully reliable or autonomous. More…
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Hit Survival Game Rust Releases Major Overhaul to 2026 Roadmap
Facepunch has revised Rust’s 2026 development roadmap, removing some planned features and delaying several others until 2027. The biggest change is the cancellation of the proposed Battle Pass, reflecting the developer’s decision to prioritise gameplay improvements such as monuments and the clan system rather than a subscription-based cosmetic reward scheme. The Battle Pass has been…
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The Best Video Game TV Adaptation That Doesn’t Exist Is ‘The Mandalorian’ Meets ‘The Terminator’
Collider argues that Doom is overdue for a live-action television adaptation, given the recent success of series based on video games such as Fallout and The Last of Us. It suggests the modern Doom games provide a strong foundation, combining intense action with an expanded mythology about the Doom Slayer’s transformation from a lone Marine…
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British Family Missing After Nepal Floods as Sheffield Burglaries Probed
Police seek masked burglary suspects in Arbourthorne, while searches continue for a Surrey family missing near the Nepal–Tibet border. Eco campaigner Garry Oates has received a suspended sentence.
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Star Trek Team Officially Explains Why the ‘Doctor Who’ Crossover Never Happened
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds co-creator Henry Alonso Myers has confirmed that the series explored a crossover with Doctor Who but did not make it happen. The proposed collaboration would have united two long-running science-fiction franchises, making it a significant prospect for fans, but discussions ultimately led the show in another direction. Myers said the…
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New ‘Attack on Titan’ Release Officially Delayed Indefinitely
Kodansha USA has indefinitely postponed the planned Attack on Titan Definitive Edition, a premium hardcover re-release of the manga. The publisher says the project has not been cancelled, but a production issue has delayed the entire release, leaving fans without a revised date. Originally announced for spring 2026, the edition was later listed for 1…
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‘Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’ Sets Fall PVOD Release
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the fifth film in the cult comedy series, will arrive on video-on-demand platforms on 6 October after its theatrical release began on 7 August. The release marks the first announced project in a distribution partnership between Starboard Entertainment and Stonecutter Media, which says it will reveal further titles…