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2026-07-17 06:28:35 UTC

Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79gw4lj89eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-26 01:13:57 UTC

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-14 05:10:45 UTC

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v9ld262n4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-13 13:44:36 UTC

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-13 11:52:58 UTC

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxpyvvdyn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-13 06:04:14 UTC

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze2y02jw1ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-13 05:01:07 UTC

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj37z8357e5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-12 17:57:58 UTC

Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj2k2exdzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-12 10:31:23 UTC

Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdepzg83x87o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-12 10:01:54 UTC

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c072dvv1rmro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-11 23:23:48 UTC

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c747n11933eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-11 16:05:39 UTC

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pgl0vk0qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-11 13:15:30 UTC

2026-05-10 23:34:59 UTC

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr71d8vyjv0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-09 08:28:23 UTC

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l9gnx775o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-09 01:00:00 UTC

Tech Now
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002wcyp?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-08 09:20:40 UTC

TikTok rows back AI video descriptions in US after absurd errors
While only rolled out to some TikTok users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yerd05n01o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-08 01:31:55 UTC

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypzxl3lvqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-07 16:30:55 UTC

Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0pqpgvvn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-06 20:05:02 UTC

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33243j44p8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-06 11:59:44 UTC

Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d35v126vyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-06 07:10:16 UTC

'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7pg8ymgezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-06 00:15:14 UTC

Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j2nydnzy7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-05 20:16:24 UTC

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjp2we2j8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-05 19:40:22 UTC

'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7pg8ymgezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-05 19:30:00 UTC

Tech Life
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-05 17:21:32 UTC

2026-05-05 13:47:37 UTC

Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy27q05gj2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-04 23:43:28 UTC

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0w84q1wyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-04 00:18:20 UTC

GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56bn
GameStop's chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0p8yled1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-02 01:00:00 UTC

Tech Now
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002w3sl?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-01 22:30:59 UTC

Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21dl3v7d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-01 21:23:33 UTC

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts
The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r4e594p7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-01 21:09:52 UTC

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy02gjq2987o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-01 11:29:35 UTC

Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yerr4m1yno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-05-01 09:33:43 UTC

Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pdk3l4d2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-30 21:17:07 UTC

Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pdk3l4d2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-30 17:24:25 UTC

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'
Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8pjz2qwego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-30 13:28:04 UTC

OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue "crept in subtly".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9wen5z8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-30 08:59:35 UTC

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7yvgy0w6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-29 15:00:06 UTC

The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests
Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9pdjgvxj8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-29 10:12:46 UTC

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz027nyz529o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-28 19:32:00 UTC

Tech Life
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-28 15:38:09 UTC

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8dedv8w8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-28 10:46:55 UTC

Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-28 10:10:54 UTC

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8dedv8w8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-28 09:16:12 UTC

Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8486w7de8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-27 12:21:42 UTC

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0v0gr2yz7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-25 01:18:33 UTC

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjkj7975po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-25 01:00:00 UTC

Tech Now
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002vtqb?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-24 22:45:28 UTC

OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account
Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6je7e80r7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-24 14:40:23 UTC

UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8wnzly5j5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-24 10:00:42 UTC

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyedyn6pz7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-24 07:31:35 UTC

Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm1y89vek8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-24 00:58:58 UTC

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqxgxx9nrqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-23 23:50:01 UTC

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0e7le127v5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-23 19:12:22 UTC

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm1y89vek8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-23 11:45:41 UTC

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
The data bank which contains medical data of 500,000 people said no personally identifiable information had been hacked.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvxgl3n138o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-22 22:14:20 UTC

Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg07x4rejdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-22 15:57:00 UTC

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x7kxjgq9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-22 12:03:10 UTC

Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrlvvrn409o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-22 10:13:35 UTC

Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool
The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy41zejp9pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 22:47:56 UTC

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglyklz49jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 21:43:48 UTC

AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says top cyber official
The head of the National Cyber Security Centre says frontier AI tools can be a force for good - if kept out of the wrong hands.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy41zejp9pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 20:15:00 UTC

Tech Life
How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8jxr?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 19:15:34 UTC

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62j4ldp2jqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 13:59:23 UTC

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxj049wljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 13:35:21 UTC

How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?
As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4vkye71ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 11:33:12 UTC

How will 'product guy' John Ternus evolve Apple?
As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4vkye71ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-21 11:24:57 UTC

2026-04-21 05:51:22 UTC

New era for Apple as names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kr19lry18o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-20 21:06:41 UTC

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kr19lry18o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-20 19:56:11 UTC

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr9vwz48npo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-20 15:44:44 UTC

Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe
The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk151nn7j3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-20 12:03:16 UTC

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk151nn7j3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-18 00:37:06 UTC

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model
President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv10e1d13po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-17 19:05:43 UTC

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9vppem4evo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-17 17:15:09 UTC

2026-04-17 13:41:01 UTC

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk1py1jgzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-17 01:34:22 UTC

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ev24yx4rmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-16 09:20:36 UTC

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl11ynjyn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-15 21:30:40 UTC

2026-04-15 10:02:19 UTC

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks
The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05dd2yj3z3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-14 21:30:00 UTC

Tech Life
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8jxq?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-13 15:10:38 UTC

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dg5g1le7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-13 11:55:47 UTC

2026-04-10 15:29:31 UTC

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3l4kwer5ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-10 13:35:18 UTC

2026-04-09 20:36:41 UTC

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd032ej70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-08 10:33:54 UTC

Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times
The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrl4l1y9yxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-07 20:00:00 UTC

Tech Life
Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8jxp?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-07 15:39:33 UTC

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos
The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg049xz1ygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-07 11:55:47 UTC

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x71ejrp92o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-04 01:00:00 UTC

Tech Now
Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002tvm7?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-04 00:03:41 UTC

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs
PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games become so popular?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj60r2kdnw1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

2026-04-02 14:38:24 UTC

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
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2026-04-02 07:05:05 UTC

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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2026-04-01 16:05:37 UTC

Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".
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2026-04-01 11:34:31 UTC

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.
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2026-04-01 07:09:46 UTC

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
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