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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his postsThe billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiralThe case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videosVideos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalatesThe region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at riskTikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.Video game Highguard axed weeks after release It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December. Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer?AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlashChief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and BahrainThe incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon that's got reviewers ravingPokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media banDiscussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI useThe move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trialThe young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguardsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AIThe Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide contentSafety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predictsWayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion showUsers of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.Discord delays age verification plans after user outcryUsers were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social mediaDeepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shootingOpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI bossBut the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool CopilotThe company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithiumA SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than everHas online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026? Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to themThe massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matchesConnecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.Orbital space race heats up in Arctic northEurope lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.Reddit's human content wins amid the AI floodReddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop handsDeveloping a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.Why food fraud persists, even with improving techEven with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.Can robots ever be graceful?Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teakPrized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gasHundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolvingAI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.Why are more bosses sharing the top job?More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. Tech LifeThe machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use todayTech LifeYvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.Tech LifeWe chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skillsTech LifeThe smart glasses market is growing, with more choice of wearable devices.Tech NowAlasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.Tech NowAdrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden.Tech NowAlasdair Keane visits the Olympic training centre in Oslo.Tech NowNick Kwek meets innovators using tech for Australia's agricultural industry.
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