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Are chatbots making things more difficult than old-fashioned transactions?
These days as consumers, we are often locked into these false amities with chatbots, our to-and-fro reliant on what previous questions and responses have been digested by the software.

US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?

Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?
Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?

Who made Opta's team of the season?
Data analyst Opta looks at the numbers to provide its own Premier League team of the season.

The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
The finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event was paused after a photographer was attacked.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Loy hoping Barbecue Sauce can cut the mustard at Albury
Brodie Loy is eyeing a lucrative day at Albury on Tuesday, with an opening ride on Barbecue Sauce the first of five for the jockey.

England v White Ferns - third T20
Follow live coverage of the T20 series decider between England and the White Ferns at the County Ground in Hove.

10 free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack
Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools you need are completely free. You can...

Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players
Injured forward Lamine Yamal is named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players.

Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.

Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.

Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

Greek swimmer only athlete to beat world record at controversial Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

Tips and race-by-race guide for Warren on Monday
Your complete guide to the eight-race meeting.