Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
The urgent need for extensive research into the multifaceted threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) has been emphasized by Sir Demis Hassabis, the chief executive of Google DeepMind, in a…
Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall
Quentin Griffiths, a pivotal figure in the genesis of online fashion behemoth Asos, has been identified by Thai police as the individual who tragically fell to his death from a…
Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The 2024 Boeing Starliner mission, which saw two Nasa astronauts stranded in orbit for an unprecedented nine months, has been officially classified as a "Type A" mishap, the space agency’s…
Microsoft Copilot Chat error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool.
Microsoft has acknowledged a significant error in its AI work assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which inadvertently allowed the tool to access and summarise sensitive confidential emails belonging to some…
First YouTube video and watchpage on display at Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is making a significant mark on digital history by showcasing the very first YouTube video ever uploaded, alongside a meticulously reconstructed version of its…
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
In a landmark move to protect individuals from online harm, the UK government is set to introduce stringent new legislation that will compel technology platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images…
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial.
Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, faced intense scrutiny in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, struggling to defend his company against accusations that it deliberately targets…
Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein files controversy
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has withdrawn his keynote address from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, a decision announced by his philanthropic organisation just hours before his scheduled speech.…
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ad banned for trivialising sexual violence
A highly anticipated advertising campaign for the latest installment in the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, has been dramatically pulled from airwaves and online…
Tech Life – Engaging Chatbots – BBC Sounds
The quest for more human-sounding artificial intelligence takes center stage in the latest episode of BBC Sounds’ "Tech Life," delving into the intricate world of engaging chatbots. Broadcast on February…
















