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81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update

OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive.

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI.

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

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Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

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For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?

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Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.

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What do we need to know about agentic AI?

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New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.

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Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.

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Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.

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Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.

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