Science & Technology

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The chief executive of Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence firms, has publicly rejected a Pentagon demand to remove key safety safeguards from the company’s AI systems, setting up a high‑profile clash between AI industry ethics and U.S. military requirements. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the Department of Defense and private tech firms over...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A woman has told a landmark trial that she stopped engaging with friends, family, and public life after experiencing harmful content on Instagram and YouTube, highlighting concerns over social media’s impact on mental health. The testimony was part of a case examining whether major platforms failed to protect users from content that exacerbates anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal....

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online New research suggests that oral collagen supplements can help maintain skin elasticity, but they do not prevent the formation of wrinkles, contrary to widespread marketing claims. Scientists say the findings refine public understanding of how collagen affects skin health, and caution that supplements are not a magic solution for age‑related changes in appearance. Collagen — a structural protein...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Meta-owned Instagram has launched an internal investigation into a surge of artificial intelligence-generated profiles and content that disability rights groups say are promoting fetishistic portrayals of disabled people, prompting concerns about online harm and community safety. Critics and advocacy organisations raised alarms after numerous AI-created accounts began circulating images and captions that sexualise or objectify individuals with physical...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking social media trial in the United States has captured global attention this week. At its centre stands a 20-year-old woman who says her addiction began at just six years old. The young claimant, identified in court as KGM, told jurors she became hooked on online platforms during early childhood. Her testimony marks a pivotal moment in...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Anthropic AI has refused a direct request from the Pentagon to remove key safety checks from its powerful artificial intelligence system. The dispute has escalated into a high-stakes standoff between the technology company and the United States Department of Defense, raising urgent questions about military oversight and the responsible use of emerging technologies. The company said it “cannot...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom is set to launch its first-ever geothermal power plant, marking a significant step in renewable energy production. Located in Cornwall, the plant will harness the Earth’s heat to generate electricity for 10,000 homes while also providing the nation’s first domestic supply of lithium, a critical mineral for green technology. After nearly two decades of planning...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A shocking facial recognition error has left Alvi Choudhury, a Southampton-based engineer, questioning the safety of AI systems in law enforcement. Choudhury, 26, was arrested in January at his family home after police linked him to a £3,000 burglary in Milton Keynes, more than 100 miles from Southampton. The arrest followed a match produced by automated facial recognition...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Stewart Brand has spent decades thinking big, thinking long, and shaping perspectives on the future. His focus keyword is “maintenance,” a concept he now explores with the same intensity as space exploration and computing. The 87-year-old visionary first gained fame with the Whole Earth Catalog, which encouraged readers to think expansively about tools, ideas, and life itself. Brand’s...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Meta’s artificial intelligence software is flooding US child abuse investigators with low-quality tips, officials claim. Investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) taskforce warn that the volume of unviable reports from Meta is draining resources and slowing investigations, creating serious operational challenges. Special Agent Benjamin Zwiebel, testifying in New Mexico last week, said the tips often amount...