8 h. ago Google removes multiple AI health summaries as experts warn ‘misleading’ results put people at risk

An investigation claimed that a number of health-related AI summaries were giving inaccurate or misleading information

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13 h. ago ‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood testsGoogle has removed some of its artificial intelligence health summaries after a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk of harm by false and misleading information.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago I asked 7 doctors what the best foods are for lowering cholesterol — they all named 1 food

Multiple health experts recommend one particular food rich in soluble fibre for helping to manage cholesterol levels as part of a balanced diet

Society

58 h. ago Employers told not to punish workers who can't get in because of weather

People are being told not to take a risk just to get to work

Society

2 d. ago Coronation Street announces flashforward as resident killed in major new storyline

The one-off episode will kick off a major storyline in the ITV soap and there are five people at risk

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4 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent travel insurance warning as people risk losing money

Martin Lewisfrom MoneySavingExpert has warned travellers to take out travel insurance as soon as they book their next trip.

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4 d. ago How rising extreme weather can put people with these illnesses at 'growing risk', Manchester scientists discover

'Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency'

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5 d. ago Cranking up the thermostat in freezing weather won’t help your home warm faster, heating experts warn

Cold snap forecast to last into the weekend means vulnerable people are at particular risk, officials warn

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6 d. ago 'Key symptom' of gruesome 'superflu' sweeping UK as doctors issue warning

The brutal 'super flu' strain is understood to have mutated over the summer and poses an increased risk to vulnerable and older people because it has evolved around the defence offered by the flu jab

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7 d. ago Full list of 29 iPhone models affected as Apple issues warning

There are 29 iPhones that are able to upgrade with people being urged to act sooner rather than later or risk running into issues

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9 d. ago Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation findsPeople are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Amazon Fire Stick raids across 17 areas as people risk a year in jail

Police and anti-fraud squads have targeted areas

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1 week ago 'Dodgy' Fire Stick raids in 17 areas as people risk 12 months in jail

Police and anti-fraud squads have targeted 17 parts of the UK

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1 week ago 'Fire risk' warning as people should 'stop using' these tumble dryers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert

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1 week ago Breakthrough MS study identifies two new types in hopes for treatment

Two new sub-types of multiple sclerosis (MS) were discovered by researchers from Queen Square Analytics and University College London

Politics

1 week ago 'Cold weather health alert' warning map shows where Brits most at risk

Health agency bosses have warned elderly people as well as vulnerable young adults are at risk amid the cold spell with officials warning of impacts on health services

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2 w. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Millions issued fire risk warning over 'flammable' product ahead of Christmas

Skin products used by millions of people pose a serious fire risk, experts warn

Events

2 w. ago Rob and Michele Reiner died minutes after attack, says death certificate, as children announce memorial

Two of the couple’s children have said they are planning a memorial service for their parents, as further details are released about their cause of death earlier this monthNew details have emerged about the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, whose bodies were discovered on Sunday 14 December in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles.Their death certificates have been released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, obtained by TMZ and reported by multiple US outlets. They record that Rob Reiner’s body was found at 15.45, and Singer Reiner’s at 15.46. The cause of death for both is given as “multiple sharp force injuries” with the circumstances described as “homicide” and “with knife, by another”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Apple Watch Series 11 £70 cheaper called 'Invaluable for fitness' by wearers

Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm model to £299, down from £369, saving shoppers £70. Available in multiple colours with enhanced health tracking and 24-hour battery life

Economics