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Black Box: The Chatbots | Spirals | Ep 1
In this episode of *Black Box: The Chatbots*, journalist Michael Safi investigates "AI psychosis," a growing phenomenon where users develop delusional beliefs after deep interactions with chatbots.
Reform donations scandal: the final blow for Farage? – The Latest
Guardian correspondent Peter Walker reports from Reform UK’s party conference, where the event is overshadowed by a Channel 4 investigation alleging…
A journey to the frontline of Nepal’s disastrous floods
Guardian South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen recounts her treacherous journey to the epicenter of Nepal's devastating glacial floods,…
‘Godzilla-level’ El Niño could cause hottest year on record - The Latest
Guardian environment correspondent Damien Gale discusses the UN's warning of a "Godzilla" El Nino, a weather event unseen in a millennium that will disrupt global climate patterns.
Is Ulrich Siegmund the most dangerous man in Germany?
The Guardian's "Today in Focus" examines the rise of Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD leader dubbed "the most dangerous man in Germany" by Spiegel, ahead of critical state elections in Saxony-Anhalt.
Iran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests – The Latest
Guardian correspondent Will Christie reports on escalating US-Iran tensions, including a strike on an Iranian wedding that killed four people.
Tupac’s murder: solved at last?
This episode examines the life, death, and legacy of Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction for his 1996 murder.
British activist abducted by West Bank settlers and deported by Israel - The Latest
The Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison discusses the kidnapping and deportation of British activist Finn Jockin by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine
Guardian culture correspondent Charlotte Higgins discusses her journey learning Ukrainian amid the war, sharing insights from her new book, *Ukrainian Lessons*.
Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?
This episode of Black Box features Eliezer Yudkowsky, the "godfather of AI doom," who warns that superintelligent AI poses an existential threat and argues for an immediate halt to development.
On the ground in decimated Nepal flood zone – The Latest
Guardian correspondent Hannah Ellis-Peterson reports from Bidor, Nepal, where rescue operations continue after catastrophic flash floods killed over 500 people.
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask
This episode follows Robert Williams, a Detroit father wrongfully arrested for a watch store robbery based solely on a flawed facial recognition match.
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest
The Guardian’s Lucy Hoff and global editor Deva Cabatura discuss catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, which have left around 900 people missing and devastated entire communities.
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I
In this episode of Black Box, host Michael Safi explores the human impact of AI through two distinct stories.
Dolly Parton: why the world loved the queen of country - The Latest
Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens discusses the sudden death of Dolly Parton, reflecting on her massive catalog of over 3,000 songs and 49 albums.
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now
This episode of Black Box explores the emotional impact of AI companions, tracing the story of Eugenia Kudyakova, who created the app Replica after losing her friend to a car accident.
A bestselling true crime author, and the crimes he’s accused of
This Guardian Focus episode investigates Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK’s best-selling true crime author, following allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latest
Host Noshin Iqbal and Guardian editor Devika Bhatt discuss Jared Kushner’s rare direct talks with Hamas and subsequent meetings with Netanyahu to revive a stalled 15-point peace plan.
The super-producer who made an album from his hospital bed
Guardian producer Noshie Nikval interviews acclaimed music producer James Ford about his battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Prisons are full - who should be released early?
The Guardian’s Today in Focus examines the UK’s prison overcrowding crisis and the political fallout from Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pause on early prisoner releases.
The 21 million women and girls the world forgot
Five years after the Taliban seized Kabul, journalist Zahra Joya reflects on the systematic erasure of Afghan women’s rights in this Guardian episode.
Could Clacton bin off Nigel Farage?
The Guardian’s Noshin Iqbal reports from Clacton-on-Sea, where Nigel Farage triggered a by-election amid financial scrutiny.
Why did Saudi Arabia just spend billions on a video games company?
This episode examines Saudi Arabia’s $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, exploring how authoritarian regimes leverage gaming for soft power and economic diversification.
The gen Z investors
This Guardian episode explores why Gen Z is investing earlier than previous generations, driven by economic anxiety and accessible fintech apps.
Could Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ be banned across the UK? – The Latest
This episode examines the controversy surrounding Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have been dubbed “pervert glasses” due to covert recording concerns.
Plagiarism and a pig’s head: the rise and fall of Jason Arday
The Guardian’s Today in Focus examines the rise and fall of Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest black professor, who resigned amid plagiarism allegations and scrutiny over his life story.
Why has Kemi Badenoch given a former neo-Nazi an advisory role? – The Latest
This episode examines the controversy surrounding Kemi Badenoch’s decision to select former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Payne as a Conservative candidate and later advisor.
‘The guards just opened the door’: what happened in Ceuta?
This episode examines the mass migration crisis in Ceuta, where tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into Spain.
Russia exploits Ukraine’s air defence shortage in deadly attack on Kyiv - The Latest
Host Lucy Hoth and correspondent Pyotr Sauer discuss deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, highlighting Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defenses.
The mystery of the missing president
This episode examines the political uncertainty in Cameroon following the prolonged absence of 93-year-old President Paul Biya.
Is Gianni Infantino’s time up as Fifa president? - The Latest
This episode analyzes the political crisis facing FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a controversial World Cup.
Nigel Farage and the £5m question that won’t go away
Guardian City Editor Anna Isaac discusses her investigative reporting on Nigel Farage’s financial controversies, including a £5 million crypto donation and undeclared benefits from George Cottrell.
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
The Guardian’s Lucy Hough and Ashifa Qasem discuss the tragic mass migration crisis at Ceuta, where dozens died after 50,000 people swam from Morocco to Spain.