Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off another 1,000 staff

In a significant and concerning development for the gaming industry, Epic Games, the powerhouse behind the globally popular battle royale title Fortnite, has announced a sweeping wave of layoffs, impacting…

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

TikTok has taken decisive action, banning 20 accounts following a comprehensive BBC investigation that exposed the widespread use of AI-generated black female influencers to funnel users towards sexually explicit content.…

Luke Littler to trademark his face to combat gen-AI deepfakes.

In a proactive move to safeguard his burgeoning public image against the escalating threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes, teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has filed an application with the UK…

False social media posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study

A groundbreaking study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has revealed a concerning link between the proliferation of inaccurate information on…

4Chan Responds to £520,000 Ofcom Fine with AI Picture of Hamster

In a move that underscores its defiant stance against UK online safety regulations, the controversial US messageboard 4chan has responded to a substantial £520,000 fine levied by the UK’s communications…

Facebook offers TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post reels

The Creator Fast Track program is specifically designed for "established creators who are new to or rediscovering Facebook," according to a statement released by Meta. To qualify for the highest…

Child abuse victim found after researcher spotted school badge.

A young woman, who was a victim of horrific child sexual abuse, has been identified and located after a dedicated internet safety researcher recognized her school uniform in a collection…

Amazon Alexa’s UK personality to change with Echo AI update.

Amazon’s venerable digital assistant, Alexa, resident in millions of homes via the Echo smart speaker, is poised for a significant transformation with the rollout of an advanced AI upgrade across…

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry

The UK government has dramatically reversed its stance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright, announcing a significant policy shift after facing intense criticism from the creative industries and a host…

Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough

The Turing Award, presented by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), comes with a substantial $1 million prize, a testament to the profound impact of Bennett and Brassard’s pioneering research.…