Warning shot or publicity stunt – how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
This week the tech world was gripped by a story that has it all – and which started like a sci-fi thriller. Hugging Face, a prominent platform described as an…
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Former President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will launch a comprehensive investigation into the European Union, brandishing the threat of significant new tariffs in response to what…
PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands unable to play digital games
Gamers worldwide are facing significant disruption as the PlayStation Network (PSN) experiences a widespread outage, preventing countless players from accessing their digital game libraries and online services. The connectivity issues…
Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online
Charli XCX might be hoping the release of her new album sets off another Brat summer, but many believe the season has already been claimed by a furrier force –…
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
While cloud gaming has long been presented as the inevitable next step in the evolution of video games, past attempts to capture widespread adoption have largely fallen short. The high-profile…
US lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ after OpenAI goes rogue
In a significant move driven by mounting concerns over the unpredictable nature of advanced artificial intelligence, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would empower the federal…
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals.
The European Union has levied a substantial €890 million (approximately £759 million) fine on Google, accusing the technology behemoth of leveraging its dominant market position to unfairly favour its proprietary…
‘Let’s enjoy the ride’ says Elon Musk, as AI risk concerns mount
As artificial intelligence continues its relentless, almost exponential, evolution, sparking profound concerns among developers and ethicists alike about potentially uncontrollable or misaligned systems, billionaire magnate Elon Musk has offered a…
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has found itself in an unprecedented financial position, reporting negative free cash flow for the first time in at least a decade. Despite a robust increase…
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A 15-year-old Florida teenager, identified only by his initials R.K.C., has dramatically dropped his high-profile lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit had accused the…
















