On Monday, the McCullough Foundation published a report on the ‘Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder’. The report synthesises evidence from over 300 studies to analyse the potential risk factors for autism spectrum […]
Childhood vaccines are the most significant factor in causing autism
UK Gov Just Paid a Sex-Offending Asylum Seeker £500 After Wrongly Releasing Him from Jail
A convicted migrant sex offender was mistakenly freed from prison, sparked a 48-hour manhunt, then given £500 of public money to cooperate with deportation. Ministers called his removal a victory for safety, […]
Wikipedia vs Grokipedia: How do they compare?
On Monday, Elon Musk launched a challenge to Wikipedia. Called Grokipedia, it is an AI-powered online encyclopaedia developed by xAI. It has so far, around 900,000 AI-generated pages. Only a few days […]
Starmer is delighted to be buggering up his country, and other passing observations
Dr. Vernon Coleman provides a quick update on the state of Britain, and other things, in his usual witty style. He concludes by describing a fictitious “Man of the Year” award that […]
Online Safety Act: Wikipedia will not comply, says co-founder Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales is a co-founder of Wikipedia. Speaking of Ofcom’s determination to implement the UK’s Online Safety Act, Wales said: “We’re in talks with Ofcom, but we will not be identifying users […]
Recognising how language is used to manipulate us is a form of self-defence
Language can be used as a powerful tool for manipulation through various techniques that shape perception, influence thought and obscure truth. It is strategically employed by both media and governments to shape […]
Microsoft in Court Over Sneaky AI Practices in Australia
Microsoft has been taken to court for sneaking AI software into packages millions are already paying for – and then hiking the price. Australia’s competition watchdog alleges Microsoft added its AI assistant […]