Technology news

BBC News

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says

California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.

Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack

OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin

The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.

Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts

The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says

His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI

The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

Tech Life

The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.

Tech Life

Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

Tech Life

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

Tech Life

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

Tech Now

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

Tech Now

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

Tech Now

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

Tech Now

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

Source: BBC News

Source:

Technology news