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Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.
Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
The regulator said it had "no further legal routes available" under the Online Safety Act.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
Surgeons remotely control two human-like robots in an operating theatre.
The impact screen time is having on younger children.
We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women.
Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.
Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.
Adrienne Murray meets the team using technology to preserve a historic warship in Sweden.
Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
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