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The dementia care gap no one is filling
A new government fund promises to change the system from the ground up. For families already stretched to breaking point, the question is whether help will arrive in time. For many families, dementia care does not happen in hospitals or…
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Why is the NHS-Palantir partnership facing extreme activist opposition?
As a key deadline approaches, activists warn it could be locked in with the deeply contentious system – possibly for good. In November 2023, NHS England signed a £330m contract with Palantir to create a unified data system across its…
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New virtual fitting room tech slims down unwitting shoppers
Major fashion brands in the UK have begun to launch AI-powered virtual try-on tools which developers boast will reduce the number of online shoppers’ returns, but an expert is warning that the images generated are not accurate.
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The ‘hidden curriculum’ bulldozing the Great British university experience
With unclear guidance, students are learning to manage AI quietly – and universities are none the wiser. Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, generative AI has become central to university study habits. From using AI as a coding tool…
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Can faith-based period apps close a gap in women’s healthcare?
For Muslim women navigating faith, culture, and their bodies, mainstream fem tech has never quite fit. A handful of apps are now offering an alternative. For many women, period tracker apps are a part of everyday life. Now advances in…
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Waymos are coming to London. Is the city ready?
As robotaxis prepare to roll out in September, early mapping tests have already exposed a raft of challenges. Experts warn regulation may not be ready in time Waymos have hit the streets of London, mapping the city for their official…
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The NHS mental health crisis is driving people to ChatGPT
One young woman’s experience reveals the limits of chatbot therapy Waiting lists for NHS mental health services have hit record highs, with around 1.7 million people currently waiting to access support. Among those affected is Ella Griffiths, a 23-year-old from…
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The molecule that could make Ozempic obsolete
A new algorithm could unlock the next generation of weight-loss drugs Researchers at Stanford have identified a naturally occurring molecule that causes similar weight loss to Ozempic without the nausea, constipation, and muscle loss linked to the blockbuster drug. Unlike…
