Palantir, Ali G and the AI singularity

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How will Belarus profit from its critical minerals? Can Ed Davey lead his party back to power? And why is the BBC censoring its own archive? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Jamie Timson and Felicity CaponImage credit: VW Pics / Getty Images

Will Europe meet Canada in the High North? Is the Piddington vote a sign of things to come? And why did it take 50 years to recognise a lost talent? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Felicity Capon and Rebecca MessinaImage credit: Olivier Morin / AFP / Getty Images

What is Hunter Biden up to? Can defence spending save Germany’s car factories? And are we ready to hear more from Elizabeth Holmes? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Rebecca Messina and Jamie TimsonImage credit: Ronny Hartmann / AFP / Getty Images

Why did the USS Abraham Lincoln spend so long at sea? Should British fathers get more time off work? And what’s behind a pan-European wave of museum thefts? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Jamie Timson and Harriet Marsden.Image credit: US Navy / Getty Images

Why is it so hard to find somewhere to give birth? Is the pioneer of the Arab Spring preparing for another revolution? And should we welcome a new round of reading rows? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Julia Macfarlane and Felicity Capon.Image credit: Hesther Ng / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images

Is ADHD overdiagnosed? What can we learn from the case of Louai Abu Ridi? And, after Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman, how should we approach conversations about what women look like? The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Rebecca Messina and Felicity Capon.Image credit: Ilia Yefimovich / AFP / Getty Images

How have Syrians reacted to the trial of Bashar al-Assad? Why are so many African nations enacting homophobic laws? And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’. The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson.Image credit: Bakr Al Kasem / Anadolu / Getty Images

Should everyone have to vote? What can we learn from the Aquiry civilisation? And why is country music top of the pops? The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Harriet Marsden and Felicity Capon.Image credit: Jason Kempin / Getty Images

Is Palantir’s NHS work actually doing any good? Do we need another Ali G movie? And is the AI singularity already here? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Jamie Timson and Felicity CaponImage credit: Karwai Tang / Getty Images