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Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots
One of the breakout bots on the platform is AI Psychologist, which receives millions of messages from young users.
McDonald’s hit by Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’
It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.
Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises
The French supermarket put notices on shelves in parts of Europe to inform customers of the decision.
Sainsbury’s increases pay as supermarkets battle for staff
About 120,000 workers at the supermarket will see their wages increase by more than 9% from March.
JD Sports shares plunge 20% after profit warning
The sports retailer says promotions and price discounts hit its revenues in the run-up to Christmas.
Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
The new keyboard will introduce a Copilot key which accesses AI capabilities on Windows 11.
Average mortgage rate lowest for nearly seven months
Major lenders have started the year with rate cuts and brokers expect more to follow suit.
Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks
The retailer reports strong sales but says disruption to shipping is "likely" to delay its stock.
How much could darts sensation Luke Littler earn?
Experts say brands will be queuing up to agree sponsorship deals after the 16-year-old burst onto the scene.
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns.