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31 August 2025 - AI News Quiz for Adults
Welcome to the “31 August 2025 - AI News Quiz for Adults”! This quiz is packed with the most important and intriguing AI news stories from the past week, with a strong focus on what’s happening here in the UK.
From supermarket trials to cutting-edge hospital tools, AI is finding its way into everyday life in fascinating ways. Each question is designed to keep you engaged while helping you discover something new about how technology is shaping the world around us.
Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers right away—part of the fun is guessing! After each choice, you’ll learn whether you were right and get a quick explanation. By the end, you’ll walk away with fresh insights into AI’s role in our daily lives.
1 .
What unusual AI idea did the UK’s technology minister discuss with OpenAI’s Sam Altman?
Training robots to host late-night talk shows
Offering every UK resident free ChatGPT Plus access
Using AI to predict lottery numbers for Parliament
Building a chatbot that only answers in Shakespeare quotes
UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco. They discussed a proposal worth up to £2 billion to provide all UK residents access to ChatGPT Plus. Kyle later ruled it out due to cost, but the talks underlined the government's serious interest in AI for public service.
2 .
Which major rollout did NHS England announce involving AI and stroke care?
An AI tool that analyses brain scans to speed up treatment
AI-powered pillows that whisper rehab tips while you nap
A robot nurse that dances beside patients in recovery wards
A headset that beams doctors’ thoughts directly into your mind
NHS England confirmed AI software is now used in all 107 stroke centres. It analyses CT brain scans in less than a minute to guide clot-busting drugs or surgery decisions. The system has cut treatment delays by an hour and tripled the number of patients recovering with minimal disability.
3 .
Which big funding boost did Oxford University secure for AI vaccine research?
A chatbot that hands out free flu advice in emojis
Robots learning to juggle test tubes in the lab
AI pigeons trained to deliver vaccine samples across town
£118 million to combine AI with human challenge trials
Oxford’s Vaccine Group announced a £118 million grant from the Ellison Institute of Technology to create CoI-AI, a programme using AI to analyse immune responses from human challenge trials. The goal is to design better vaccines against antibiotic-resistant bugs like E. coli and pneumonia bacteria.
4 .
What concern did a new poll reveal about how UK workers feel about AI and job security?
People believe AI will just help pick their TV shows
Most people want robots to make their sandwiches
Half of UK adults are worried that AI might change or take their jobs
Workers think AI will only ever replace office pets
A Trades Union Congress poll found that 51% of UK adults worry AI could change or take their jobs, with anxiety highest—62%—among those aged 25–34. The TUC is urging the government to give workers a stronger say in how AI is used at work and ensure protections as automation grows.
5 .
Which supermarket in the UK began testing AI-powered smart trolleys for shoppers?
Sainsbury’s
Waitrose
Morrisons
Tesco
Waitrose started a trial of AI-powered smart trolleys at its Bracknell store. Developed with Shopic, the trolleys use cameras and a handle screen to recognise items as customers place them inside. They give a real-time running total, show prices instantly, and aim to make shopping quicker and easier.
6 .
Which major aerospace project in the UK is combining AI with 3D printing to build smarter aircraft parts?
SKYLAB, run by British Airways
FLIGHTBOT, developed by the RAF
A project called CLOUDJET led by EasyJet
STRATA, led by Honeywell
The UK government announced a £14.1 million project called STRATA, led by Honeywell, to use AI simulations and 3D printing for creating lighter, more efficient aircraft parts. The goal is to cut waste, lower emissions, and speed up production, helping the aerospace sector become greener and more competitive.
7 .
Which large UK investment did the government highlight as part of its AI strategy this year?
£573 million worth of AI-related public contracts
£1 billion for robot pets in every household
£250 million for AI to write new Shakespeare plays
£99 million to create hologram MPs for Parliament debates
According to official figures, the UK government has already awarded £573 million in AI-related contracts in 2025—more than in the whole of 2024. These deals cover areas such as automation, predictive models, generative AI, and image recognition. Companies like Microsoft, Palantir, and UiPath are among the main contractors.
8 .
Which new AI trial is being used by UK hospitals to help free up beds faster?
A chatbot that tucks patients in with bedtime stories
Robots that juggle X-rays in the waiting room
AI that drafts discharge letters from medical records
A hologram nurse that hands out quiz questions during check-ups
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust is trialling an AI system that scans patient records and automatically drafts discharge summaries. Clinicians check the draft before sending it, but it speeds up paperwork, meaning patients can leave hospital sooner. This helps free up beds more quickly for new patients.
9 .
What biotech startup unveiled a massive project to digitally map evolution using AI?
Basecamp Research, building a digital twin of evolution with genetic data
RhythmGen, creating music from whale songs
TechTales, making AI-enhanced fantasy novels
MapMyGenes, selling personalized AI DNA stories
London-based startup Basecamp Research is creating a huge genetic database—over 10 billion genes—by sequencing species globally. With support from AI giants like Nvidia and Microsoft, they’re building a “digital twin of evolution” to explore biodiversity, drug discovery, and the natural world.
10 .
Which UK supermarket chain is trialling AI to spot empty shelves and expired food?
Aldi
Lidl
Asda
Co-op
Asda began testing AI-powered shelf-scanning cameras from Focal Systems in five stores. The ceiling-mounted cameras scan aisles about once an hour to flag empty spaces, low stock, misplaced items, or spoiled produce. Staff can then restock or remove products more quickly, helping customers find what they need and reducing food waste.
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