UK social media ban for under 16s consultation begins

In her statement, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall articulated that the consultation aims to establish a clear understanding of how young people can not only navigate but also "thrive in an…

Kepler’s boss on why it priced Clair Obscur below its ‘worth’.

The question of what a video game is truly "worth" is becoming increasingly complex in an industry where prices are steadily climbing, yet player expectations are evolving. In the UK,…

Microsoft Copilot Chat error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool

Microsoft, a titan of the technology world, has publicly acknowledged a significant and concerning error within its highly anticipated Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat feature. The AI-powered work assistant, designed to…

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it?

East Ayrshire, currently a sprawling expanse of unassuming farmland, stands on the precipice of a monumental transformation. Within a few years, this tranquil region could host one of the largest…

What is Seedance? The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Osmond Chia, Business reporter and Suranjana Tewari, Asia Business Correspondent A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) video generation model developed by ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind the global phenomenon TikTok,…

Indian mango farmers are urged to modernise

The delicate dance between climate, tree physiology, and farming techniques that defines mango cultivation, already a challenging endeavour, is becoming increasingly precarious for India, the undisputed global leader in mango…

Keir Starmer appeasing tech firms, leading campaigner says.

A prominent online safety advocate has sharply criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of "appeasing" major technology corporations and being "dangerously late" in his approach to regulating social media…

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

An AI-generated video, depicting a surreal scene of predominantly Black youths, clad in balaclavas and padded jackets, sliding down a water chute into a murky, litter-strewn pool, has gone viral.…

Tumbler Ridge suspect’s ChatGPT account banned before shooting.

The artificial intelligence company OpenAI confirmed that an account belonging to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the suspect in the horrific mass shooting that claimed eight lives in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia,…

Resident Evil Requiem: How Capcom Hopes to Redefine Survival Horror

Thirty years after its groundbreaking debut, the Resident Evil franchise continues to be a titan of the survival horror genre, a genre it arguably birthed. This potent cocktail of heart-pounding…