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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?

Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system

The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

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Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

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A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

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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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Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.

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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

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Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.

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

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