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Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say ...

2026-05-26T08:54:50+02:00

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.

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Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say ...

2026-05-26T03:13:57+02:00

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax ...

2026-05-14T07:10:45+02:00

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.

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WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private ...

2026-05-13T16:00:58+02:00

WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private disappearing messages

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

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Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek ...

2026-05-13T15:44:36+02:00

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.

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Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users The ...

2026-05-13T13:52:58+02:00

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.

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More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse ...

2026-05-13T08:04:14+02:00

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

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's ...

2026-05-13T07:01:07+02:00

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.

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Tech Life Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our ...

2026-05-12T21:45:00+02:00

Tech Life

Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

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Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death ...

2026-05-12T19:57:58+02:00

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.

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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' ...

2026-05-12T12:31:23+02:00

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.

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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children The ...

2026-05-12T12:01:54+02:00

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.

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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking Woodworking shops ...

2026-05-12T01:23:48+02:00

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK Those who ...

2026-05-11T18:05:39+02:00

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.

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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK Those who ...

2026-05-11T15:15:30+02:00

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence ...

2026-05-11T01:34:59+02:00

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy Molecules that can ...

2026-05-09T10:28:23+02:00

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

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Tech Now Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people ...

2026-05-09T03:00:00+02:00

Tech Now

Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

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TikTok rows back AI video descriptions in US after absurd errors ...

2026-05-08T11:20:40+02:00

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.

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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean ...

2026-05-08T03:31:55+02:00

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.

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Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees Meta said ...

2026-05-07T18:30:55+02:00

Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.

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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm ...

2026-05-06T22:05:02+02:00

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.

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Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the ...

2026-05-06T13:59:44+02:00

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?

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'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder ...

2026-05-06T09:10:16+02:00

'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.

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Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit ...

2026-05-06T02:15:14+02:00

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

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI New ...

2026-05-05T22:16:24+02:00

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.

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'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says ...

2026-05-05T21:40:22+02:00

'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

Tech Life A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital ...

2026-05-05T21:30:00+02:00

Tech Life

A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI New ...

2026-05-05T19:21:32+02:00

Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users UK iPhone ...

2026-05-05T15:47:37+02:00

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

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff Humanoid ...

2026-05-05T01:43:28+02:00

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

GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56bn GameStop's chief ...

2026-05-04T02:18:20+02:00

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

Tech Now Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help ...

2026-05-02T03:00:00+02:00

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

Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards The academy that ...

2026-05-02T00:30:59+02:00

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

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts The ...

2026-05-01T23:23:33+02:00

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

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting ...

2026-05-01T23:09:52+02:00

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.

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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human ...

2026-05-01T13:29:35+02:00

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

Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar ...

2026-05-01T11:33:43+02:00

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

Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim ...

2026-04-30T23:17:07+02:00

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

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like ...

2026-04-30T19:24:25+02:00

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

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OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins The AI ...

2026-04-30T15:28:04+02:00

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

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users ...

2026-04-30T10:59:35+02:00

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

The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study ...

2026-04-29T17:00:06+02:00

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

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle ...

2026-04-29T12:12:46+02:00

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

Tech Life Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by ...

2026-04-28T21:32:00+02:00

Tech Life

Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their ...

2026-04-28T17:38:09+02:00

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

Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister ...

2026-04-28T12:46:55+02:00

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

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial The ...

2026-04-28T12:10:54+02:00

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

Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May ...

2026-04-28T11:16:12+02:00

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

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus It ...

2026-04-27T14:21:42+02:00

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

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and ...

2026-04-25T03:18:33+02:00

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.

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Tech Now Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm ...

2026-04-25T03:00:00+02:00

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

OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of ...

2026-04-25T00:45:28+02:00

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.

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UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys ...

2026-04-24T16:40:23+02:00

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

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss ...

2026-04-24T12:00:42+02:00

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.

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Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI The ...

2026-04-24T09:31:35+02:00

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

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms A memo ...

2026-04-24T02:58:58+02:00

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

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal ...

2026-04-24T01:50:01+02:00

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

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Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows The cuts, ...

2026-04-23T21:12:22+02:00

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

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government ...

2026-04-23T13:45:41+02:00

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

Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak The ...

2026-04-23T00:14:20+02:00

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

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged ...

2026-04-22T17:57:00+02:00

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

Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty ...

2026-04-22T14:03:10+02:00

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

Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI ...

2026-04-22T12:13:35+02:00

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

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI The ...

2026-04-22T00:47:56+02:00

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

AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says ...

2026-04-21T23:43:48+02:00

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.

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Tech Life How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - ...

2026-04-21T22:15:00+02:00

Tech Life

How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

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OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting The ...

2026-04-21T21:15:34+02:00

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

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Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material ...

2026-04-21T15:59:23+02:00

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

How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? As ...

2026-04-21T15:35:21+02:00

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.

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How will 'product guy' John Ternus evolve Apple? As Tim ...

2026-04-21T13:33:12+02:00

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.

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Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material ...

2026-04-21T13:24:57+02:00

New era for Apple as names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 ...

2026-04-21T07:51:22+02:00

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

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook John Ternus ...

2026-04-20T23:06:41+02:00

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

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' The ...

2026-04-20T21:56:11+02:00

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

Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X ...

2026-04-20T17:44:44+02:00

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

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe ...

2026-04-20T14:03:16+02:00

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

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid ...

2026-04-18T02:37:06+02:00

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.

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Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to ...

2026-04-17T21:05:43+02:00

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.

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Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to ...

2026-04-17T19:15:09+02:00

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? The ...

2026-04-17T15:41:01+02:00

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.

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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about ...

2026-04-17T03:34:22+02:00

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.

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Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's ...

2026-04-16T11:20:36+02:00

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.

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Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's ...

2026-04-15T23:30:40+02:00

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button ...

2026-04-15T12:02:19+02:00

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.

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Tech Life Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the ...

2026-04-14T23:30:00+02:00

Tech Life

Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact The ...

2026-04-13T17:10:38+02:00

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.

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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact The ...

2026-04-13T13:55:47+02:00

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard' Sir Sadiq ...

2026-04-10T17:29:31+02:00

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".

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Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard' Sir Sadiq ...

2026-04-10T15:35:18+02:00

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and ...

2026-04-09T22:36:41+02:00

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.

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Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York ...

2026-04-08T12:33:54+02:00

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.

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Tech Life Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust? ...

2026-04-07T22:00:00+02:00

Tech Life

Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?

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Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private ...

2026-04-07T17:39:33+02:00

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.

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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI ...

2026-04-07T13:55:47+02:00

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.

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Tech Now Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the ...

2026-04-04T03:00:00+02:00

Tech Now

Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

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Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing ...

2026-04-04T02:03:41+02:00

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?

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Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds Some experts ...

2026-04-02T16:38:24+02:00

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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Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share ...

2026-04-02T09:05:05+02:00

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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Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack The ...

2026-04-01T18:05:37+02:00

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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