Science & Technology

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a historic move, families across the United States have brought forward lawsuits accusing major social media companies of deliberately creating addictive platforms. The focus keyword, social media addiction, is central to these claims and appears early in the proceedings as lawyers argue that children’s mental health has been severely harmed. Hundreds of parents, teens, and school districts...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In an unexpected security lapse, ABC News confirmed a Facebook hack briefly led to the posting of adult content images on its official page. The compromised account displayed photographs of OnlyFans performers Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips, alongside a photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese eating a hotdog. ABC administrators acted quickly to remove the content and secure...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. NHS England has launched a major trial using AI lung cancer technology to enhance detection across the country. The trial combines artificial intelligence with robotic-assisted care, aiming to identify and diagnose the UK’s deadliest cancer faster. Lung cancer is often diagnosed too late because early-stage symptoms are subtle, leaving thousands at risk. The trial will use AI lung...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ryanair is exploring Starlink as a future option for in-flight wifi, its finance chief confirmed. Neil Sorahan said the airline remains open to using Starlink, despite ongoing disagreements between Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk. The executive noted that the company would choose “whoever offers the best service, when technology and pricing align,” highlighting that Starlink could...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK technology sector received a notable boost this week as the Synthesia valuation surged sharply. The London-based artificial intelligence company confirmed that its latest funding round has almost doubled its market worth. Investors now value the British startup at $4bn, reflecting rising confidence in responsible enterprise AI development across Europe. The Synthesia valuation has become a talking...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Artificial intelligence is reshaping work globally, yet the AI job losses UK trend appears unusually severe. New research indicates Britain is shedding more roles than it creates, despite productivity gains. The findings, drawn from verified international and UK-based sources, suggest a uniquely British imbalance. Companies adopting advanced systems report efficiency improvements, but employment outcomes remain troubling. The picture...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into X, focusing on the Grok AI probe and its alleged harms. The inquiry examines whether the platform failed to prevent sexually explicit imagery and potential child abuse content. Officials say concerns emerged after verified research and widespread reporting across Europe and the United Kingdom. Within the first hundred words,...

Published: 24 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the countdown to the next men’s World Cup gathers pace, Fifa has wasted little time in signalling that this tournament will be as much a digital spectacle as a sporting one. In recent weeks, football’s global governing body has rolled out a flurry of initiatives designed to modernise, monetise and globalise its flagship event. From data partnerships...

Published: 20 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United Kingdom faces mounting pressure over AI financial risks as lawmakers warn of consumer harm. A parliamentary report says regulators have moved too slowly as artificial intelligence spreads. The Treasury committee argues oversight gaps threaten households, markets, and confidence in Britain’s financial system. Its findings arrive as firms accelerate adoption, often without consistent safeguards or accountability frameworks....

Published: 20 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United Kingdom faces mounting pressure over AI financial risks as lawmakers warn of consumer harm. A parliamentary report says regulators have moved too slowly as artificial intelligence spreads. The Treasury committee argues oversight gaps threaten households, markets, and confidence in Britain’s financial system. Its findings arrive as firms accelerate adoption, often without consistent safeguards or accountability frameworks....