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Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy

Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

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.

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram

After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

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Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.

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