English musician, astrophysicist, and animal welfare advocate; Queen’s lead guitarist and co-founder
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UKRI has pulled the Lovell telescope funding, triggering a funding crisis at Jodrell Bank. Observations are due to end in March 2028 unless new funds are found. A broad coalition is calling for immediate alternative funding.
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.
Oasis memorabilia auction plans are facing a legal challenge from the band, with Littleton Auctions suspending part of its desk tapes sale as Noel and Liam Gallagher engage in legal action. Other items, including Ronnie Mack and Freddie Mercury's handwritten notes, are still going ahead as scheduled. The sale reflects enduring fan interest in artifacts tied to the band and its members.