English musician, astrophysicist, animal-welfare activist, Queen co-founder
UKRI has withdrawn funding for the Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank, putting 28 jobs at risk and delaying its role in the e-Merlin network. Observations may end by March 2028 unless alternative funding is found; experts warn this risks the UK’s standing in international radio astronomy.
OpenAI unveils a privacy-centric safety monitoring approach, while Anthropic maintains a 30-day data retention policy for its covered models, prompting enterprise concerns and competitive tension in the AI safety space.
Spotify has announced it will add an "AI Persona" badge to artist profiles from mid‑September to flag identities that do not represent real people. The badge will appear on profiles, search and track rows; such artists will be excluded from editorial and personalized recommendations by default, and can self‑disclose or appeal Spotify's decision.
A solar eclipse has drawn thousands of spectators across the North East and Cumbria, with observers calling the event phenomenal and marking the moment as a rare, shared experience.
Unreleased Oasis recordings from the 1990s, including 63 live shows and hours of rehearsals, have been withdrawn from auction after legal action by the band. Littleton Auctions had planned a sale in October, but Oasis has intervened, delaying the auction while the dispute proceeds. Other memorabilia remains on offer.