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AI firm says its technology weaponised by hackers
A report from the makers of Claude said the AI tool had been used to commit cyber-attacks and fraud.
Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation
The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'
Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones
The limit would only apply outside of work and study time and no fines would be given if breached
European banks hit by rogue PayPal payments worth 'billions'
Local media said German lenders had reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.
4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US
It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.
HSBC resolves app and online banking outage
Thousands of people reported problems during what was the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.
Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever
It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the animated musical.
Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch
Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.
Video platform Kick investigated over streamer's death
The French government also says it is suing the platform over the death of Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove.
Musk firms sue Apple and OpenAI, alleging they hurt competition
The lawsuit takes aim at Apple's decision to integrate ChatGPT into the operating systems of its smartphones.
Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images
BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia.
4chan will refuse to pay daily online safety fines, lawyer tells BBC
The online message board's lawyers say UK safety laws shouldn't apply to a business based in the US.
Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers
Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.
Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK
The streaming industry has seen a series of price hikes from its major players in the past year.
TikTok puts hundreds of UK content moderator jobs at risk
The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
My ex stalked me, so I joined a 'dating safety' app. Then my address was leaked
Thousands of women who signed up had their data, including images, posts, and comments, leaked.
French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds
The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.
Hundreds of thousands of Grok chats exposed in Google results
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appears to have published messages without users' knowledge.
Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of 'AI psychosis'
Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".
Netflix signs up another YouTube star with Mark Rober deal
The YouTuber and former Nasa engineer is working with Jimmy Kimmel to make a new competition show.
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says
UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told
The children's commissioner for England tells the BBC virtual private networks are a "loophole that needs closing.
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
Meta investigated over AI having 'sensual' chats with children
The leak has led to backlash amid reports the tech giant's legal staff approved the conversations.
Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power
The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.
UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus
Whistleblowers say the charity is at risk of collapse because it has been told by the government to focus on defence.
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
The number of data centres is set to jump by a fifth in the coming years, figures seen by the BBC suggest.
Angry, confused and worried about police – behind Instagram bans
Hundreds of people have contacted the BBC to say they have wrongly been shut out of their accounts.
A special from Edinburgh, where art and performance meet tech with spectacular results.
Find out how Singapore is now dealing with cyber threats from other states and criminals.
The history behind the QR code
It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?
China’s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday?
Joe Tidy explores how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out.
What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ?
Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths has exclusive access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground.
Ione Wells explores if lithium mining can be done more sustainably.
The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways
Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark - can it help tackle marine plastic pollution?
We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions.
Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport.
Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver.
Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs
Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?
Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back
Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?
Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.
Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech
Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.
How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.
'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
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