THEY SAID WHAT?

“I’ve toyed around with ChatGPT a bit. The first thing I did was type ‘generate Black Mirror episode’ and it comes up with something that, at first glance, reads plausibly, but on second glance, is s**t”

– Charlie Brooker, on the AI tool

ChatGPT.

“Unfortunately, Julie has been suffering forgetfulness for some time and we have been seeking medical advice and assistance, but we now know that there is no hope of a reversal in the situation - and that her condition will get progressively, and perhaps speedily, worse”

– Scott Brand reveals his wife, Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear who played Bet Lynch, has dementia.

“Democracy is the only hope for mankind and the astonishing give and take of the monarchy, and existing, working democracy co-existing at the same time is fascinating, it’s almost like nowhere else in the world”

- Kiss star Gene Simmons, above, speaking while on a visit to the

Houses of Parliament.

“It’s hard for me to not sit up here and feel somewhat like a sacrificial lamb and feeling like I’ve put myself out there and this is what happens. Removing myself from the situation, I see how this is better for the game of golf, there’s no denying it”

– Rory McIlroy reacting to Tuesday’s news that Saudibacked LIV Golf would merge

with the PGA Tour.

“In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it’s important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun”

– Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

as a heatwave is forecast.