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AI threatens freelance writing jobs, leaving workers facing financial uncertainty
Joe Minihane, a freelance travel writer and copywriter with a 25-year career, has lost his livelihood after companies replaced his work with artificial intelligence. His experience exemplifies a broader threat facing millions globally, with technology leaders warning of significant employment disruption as AI capabilities expand across multiple sectors. An estimated eight million UK jobs could…
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A-League opener overshadowed by Manchester City verdict as APL reviews findings
The Premier League’s decision to find Manchester City guilty of 115 breaches of financial rules is overshadowing the start of Australia’s A-League season. Because Manchester City has ownership links to Melbourne City (an A-League club) and board member Simon Pearce connects both organisations to the Australian Professional Leagues, the scandal threatens to damage the reputation…
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Trump secures voluntary AI safety pledges from six technology firms
The Trump Administration has brokered a non-binding White House Accord on Superintelligence signed by six major technology companies—Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and xAI—which outlines voluntary safety measures for artificial intelligence development. The accord represents Trump’s preference for industry self-regulation over stringent government oversight, permitting companies to establish their own internal safeguards rather than imposing…
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OpenClaw slips on a suit to evade widespread business bans
OpenClaw, an AI agent tool that automates business tasks by accessing email and calendar systems, faces widespread adoption barriers due to severe security vulnerabilities. In response, a consortium including OpenAI and Red Hat is developing OpenClaw Enterprise (OCE), an enterprise-grade version designed to address cybersecurity concerns and governance requirements that currently prompt most organisations to…
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Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert
More than a century after her death, Hollywood legend Greta Garbo’s likeness has been reanimated using AI technology to star in an advertisement for Swedish industrial company SKF. Her descendants have indicated they would consider allowing an AI version of her to take on film roles in the future, with Craig Reisfield, one of three…
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Manchester City guilty of financial breaches; Oura scraps listing; OpenAI protests erupt
Manchester City faces sanctions after a decade of financial rule violations. Finnish smart ring maker Oura abandons its $15 billion US stock listing, whilst activist groups protest OpenAI’s government contracts and environmental impact.
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Trump gathers tech executives to discuss AI safety and expansion
President Trump hosted a high-profile meeting at the White House with leaders from major technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, SpaceX and Nvidia to discuss artificial intelligence safety. The gathering resulted in the signing of what Trump described as a “morally binding” agreement on AI safety, which he compared to a constitution. This meeting…
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Trump administration gets Big Tech to sign weak, non-binding, AI regulations
Six major artificial intelligence companies—Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and XAI—have signed a non-binding accord with the Trump administration called the “White House Accord on Superintelligence.” The document, which outlines four layers of internal controls and audits that companies “should” implement, carries no enforcement mechanisms and allows each company to set its own standards. This…
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Missouri Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
Missouri sports betting became legal and operational on 1 December 2025, following approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024 and licensing by the Missouri Gaming Commission. The launch represents a significant expansion of regulated gambling opportunities in the state, with the commission now overseeing a licensed market to replace previously unregulated options. This development reflects…
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New York Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
New York has permitted online sports betting since January 2022, following the US Supreme Court’s lifting of the federal ban in 2019 and subsequent state legislation. Bettors aged 21 and over can now choose from nine licensed sportsbook apps operating within the state, alongside numerous retail locations at casinos. This represents a significant expansion of…