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Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk

OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users

UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards

The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar

The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'

Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit

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

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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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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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