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The Prime Minister has confirmed controversial plans to roll out digital IDs, which will be available on people’s phones by the end of this Parliament.We speak to cybersecurity expert Alex Laurie, SVP at Ping Identity, about what the scheme means for personal data and online safety.Meanwhile, conservationists warn Britain is “shockingly underprepared” for climate change as extreme weather devastates habitats and species across the country.Also in this episode:Xiaomi unveils a $630 smartphone to rival the iPhone 17 – and even takes on Tesla with its new EV modelsPolice launch a crackdown on vape spiking across London’s nightlifeThe All-American Rejects release a video game–inspired music video, directed by Jamie ThravesChildren raised around dogs may face a lower risk of asthma, say Canadian researchersScientists in Australia test bite-resistant wetsuits designed to reduce shark attack injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachelle speaks to YouTuber Brandon B on the importance of the creator economy to the UK.A new cross-party forum to support the creator economy has been unveiled at the YouTube festival.This will act as a bridge between creators and Westminster.According to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics, YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs.Plus, following the major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, the Government is now considering stepping in to help keep its suppliers.Earlier this week, JLR extended its pause in production until October 1st.And, a warning to the band Muse… Scientists discover that supermassive blackholes may not be as massive after all.Also in this episode:PlayStation State of Play: A release date and trailer for Marvel: Wolverine revealedNew cancer cases worldwide could rise by 61% by 2050 – studyNew nature detecting sensors have been added to the Natural History Museum gardens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An AI tool that’s already helped the UK government claw back almost half a billion pounds in fraud is set to be rolled out worldwide.The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator identifies loopholes in policy to prevent them being exploited by fraudsters.Meanwhile, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater off the coast of Yorkshire was formed by an asteroid. We speak to associate professor at Heriot Watt University Uisdean Nicholson about the findings.Also in this episode:More than 200 leading politicians and scientists have warned the UN that AI needs binding international limits by 2026More than 70 ‘super-battery’ projects get one step close to being funded and boosting renewable energy storageChinese scientists say a rogue gravitational wave could be a signal from another universeTrophies for Tomb Raider: Anniversary are spotted online - could this mean a surprise October release?Sweden pitches itself as the remedy you need for your physical and mental healthToday’s thumbnail image shows a seismic map of the top of the Silverpit Crater. Credit: Uisdean Nicholson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health secretary Wes Streeting is urging pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump’s claims about a link between paracetamol and autism, calling them ‘dangerous’ and 'without evidence'.The comments have sparked outrage among scientists and campaigners on both sides of the Atlantic.To explain why paracetamol remains the NHS’s first-line choice for pain management in pregnancy, Suze Cooper is joined by Professor Dimitris Siassakos, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at University College London and honorary consultant at UCLH.Also in this episode:The EU’s cybersecurity agency says the attack that disrupted flights at Heathrow was caused by ransomwareJaguar Land Rover extends its ‘production pause’ until October following the cyber attack on their systems earlier this monthNvidia pledges $100 billion (£73bn) to power openAI’s next generation of AI modelsMars says all ten of its European chocolate factories are now running on renewable energyNew government plans could see water-saving showers and toilets fitted as standard in new homesNASA announces its class of 2025 as ten astronauts prepare for two years of training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flights at Heathrow have been disrupted by a major cyber attack.We speak to ESET’s Global Cybersecurity Advisor Jake Moore about the issues that took the boarding tech offline, throwing the airport into chaos.Also in this episode:Donald Trump says the Murdochs could be part of US team to stop TikTok being banned in the US.A Lib Dem proposal to boost online safety could lead to social media health warnings every time you open your favourite app.More people see AI as a risk than an opportunity according to new research from the Tony Blair Institute.Could Cycle to Work become Workout from Work? ukactive pushes for government support to get our fitness levels up.Apple users in the EU are missing out on the latest features amid Brussel’s data sharing row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with George before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to find out how data and technology shape his preparation and his split-second decisions on the track.Microsoft have revealed their newest AI datacentre in the US and say it’s the world’s most powerful.MI6 is launching a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract new recruits.Also in this episode:-Most Caribbean corals will be eroding in 15 years’ time-Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack-The Royal Mint on the giant Monopoly human-sized boardgame in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google’s VP of Search, Robby Stein, joins us for an in-depth look at the future of search.Having first joined Google in 2007, Stein has since led teams at Instagram and Artifact, co-founded Yahoo-acquired startup Stamped, and returned last year to oversee Google Search. He’s now driving the company’s generative AI products, designed to help people “search effortlessly.”This week, Google expanded its AI-powered search tools into more languages — including Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese.And back in July, it rolled out AI Mode in the UK, offering conversational answers instead of the traditional list of links.We ask:How are Google’s latest AI updates changing search?Why launch now, and how long have these developments been in the works?What are the most popular searches right now — and how detailed can results get?What does the future of search look like?How can website owners and publishers adapt to this new model?Why was it so important to add more languages?And how accurate — and safe — is AI Mode really? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain and the US have struck a tech deal that could bring billions of pounds of investment to the UK.The “tech prosperity deal”, announced as Mr Trump arrived in the UK on Tuesday night, will see the UK and US cooperate in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear power.It comes alongside £31 billion of investment in Britain from America’s top technology companies, including Microsoft and Google.Plus, we're joined by Professor John Morton, co-founder and CTO of Quantum Motion.His team have just delivered a full-stack quantum computer to the UK National Quantum Computing Centre.They believe they’re on track to bring commercially useful quantum computers to market this decade.This is the first fully functioning quantum computer of its kind to be built using the same silicon chip technology that powers every PC, smartphone and tech device we’re used to.Also in this episode:-Doctors say women with long COVID are prone to longer and heavier periods-OpenAI apply restriction tools to ChatGPT for those under-18-A new tool could help catch cases of ovarian cancer sooner-Thermal drones deployed to monitor native animals under threat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a cut-down preview of Brave New World, hosted Evgeny Lebedev. Evgeny is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences. They explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’. Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a post on X, Elon Musk has branded Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey a “craven coward”.Sir Ed accused the American billionaire of “inciting violence” with his appearance at the Unite the Kingdom protest on Saturday.And he called for the Tesla owner to be sanctioned over the remarks he made.The UK and the US have agreed a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries.The Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy is expected to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week.Could keyboards, remote controls, alarms and sensors soon be battery-free?An international team has developed durable new solar cells capable of harvesting energy from indoor light.For more, we speak to project lead, Dr Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi, Associate Professor at the Institute for Materials Discovery, UCL.Also in this episode:-The government announce a major new UK drone factory for 2026-Leaders of global video games industry gather for Edinburgh summit-A new confidential app to support those bereaved by suicide has been launched-Despite having eight arms, octopuses do pick a favourite for certain tasks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.