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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data - 12/05 6:31 pm

The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.





Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children - 12/05 6:01 pm

The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto- play that deliver endless content to users.





Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking - 12/05 7:23 am

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools sa





TikTok launches 3.99 subscription for no ads in UK - 12/05 12:05 am

Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.





Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence - 11/05 7:34 am

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.





International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools - 9/05 9:17 am

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.





TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors - 8/05 5:20 pm

While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.





Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your .. - 8/05 9:31 am

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major Uturn by parent company Meta.





How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy - 8/05 7:03 am

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.





Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees - 8/05 12:30 am

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.





Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK - 7/05 3:54 pm

The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.





In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call - 7/05 7:52 am

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.





Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations - 7/05 4:05 am

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.





Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield .. - 6/05 7:59 pm

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





Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit - 6/05 8:15 am

Claims from last year said the tech firms advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.





US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI - 6/05 4:16 am

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





'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk - 6/05 3:40 am

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





Tech Life - 6/05 3:30 am

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





Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users - 5/05 9:47 pm

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





Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff - 5/05 7:43 am

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.





Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards - 2/05 6:30 am

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 - 2/05 5:23 am

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 - 2/05 5:09 am

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 - 2/05 12:23 am

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 - 1/05 7:29 pm

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





Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? - 1/05 7:11 am

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





Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out - 1/05 7:04 am

Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.





Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' - 1/05 1:24 am

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





OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins - 30/04 9:28 pm

The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".





Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex .. - 30/04 4:59 pm

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.





Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony - 30/04 7:18 am

Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.





Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy - 29/04 11:00 pm

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





Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit - 29/04 3:43 am

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 .. - 28/04 11:38 pm

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 - 28/04 6:46 pm

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 - 28/04 5:16 pm

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 - 28/04 7:03 am

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 - 27/04 8:21 pm

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 - 26/04 7:03 am

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 - 25/04 9:18 am

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.




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