Summary: FTSE 100 index hits four-week lows around 7,500 points, attributed to underperforming mining companies . Fintech Group plus 500 introduces $60 million share buyback program despite declining revenue and profit . Ugov considers potential listing in the US, leading to a rise in the company's opening performance. Real estate investor Sharps Recapital secures £200 million loan for bond repayment, resulting in early value slide. UK government extends rules allowing takeaway pint sales without a license until March next year. Small caps RC 365 gains exclusive rights to use US-based Unique AI 's AI-driven plat...

UK Needs 'Urgent Rethink' on AI Regulation: Researchers Call for Stricter Laws on AI Use Summary: Researchers call for urgent reconsideration of AI regulation in the UK due to increased AI usage. The Ada Lovelace Institute proposes 18 recommendations for trustworthy and accountable AI systems. MI6 chief stresses the importance of human intelligence alongside AI capabilities. The new FIFA game, EA Sports FC 24, incorporates female players across all game modes. Fossil discovery challenges the notion of dinosaur dominance during the Cretaceous period. Early data suggests Meta's Threads platform experiences a slight decrease in user eng...

Summary: AI entrepreneur Sam Altman launches Worldcoin, a project offering cryptocurrency for iris scans. Participants receive £40 worth of world coins after scanning their eyeballs in designated physical locations. Critics raise concerns about data privacy and the handling of sensitive biometric information. Despite skepticism, Sam Altman remains committed to the ambitious project, emphasizing the importance of verifying human identity online. AI entrepreneur Sam Altman has l...