
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.

Can artificial intelligence help you get fit?
AI is increasingly being used by fitness apps and gym equipment as an alternative to human trainers.

Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours
The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.

Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc
It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.

House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide
The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut.

Françoise Bettencourt Meyer: L’Oréal heiress first woman to amass $100bn fortune
The French beauty empire is on track for its best stock market performance in decades.

Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
The airplane maker is urging airlines to inspect rudder control systems on the planes.

Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking
Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.

UK vinyl sales at the highest level since 1990
Sales of vinyl LPs continued to rise, with Taylor Swift’s 1989 becoming this year’s best-selling record.

Post Office cash withdrawals reach record high before Christmas
More than £62m was withdrawn on the Friday before Christmas according to the Post Office.