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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm5y7qj54klpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 19, 2026 23:01
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c607l0k72rlvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 19, 2026 04:27
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Tech Now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0032301?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 19, 2026 01:00
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cm9w4nenzv4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 18, 2026 23:15
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79g0j3d4q9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 17, 2026 23:00
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65ymj7njvl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 17, 2026 12:58
Representatives from tech firms such as Nvidia and OpenAI were also part of the summit.
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmpq0wj5g899o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 17, 2026 03:09
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr3wjz3edd10o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 16, 2026 23:41
Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
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Published: September 16, 2026 23:18
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6n07ypqz8kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 16, 2026 14:16
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyrn2n4zg5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 15, 2026 23:27
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
Nvidia boss says AI 'doesn't need new laws' as safety concerns grow
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx2zpj4y525o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 15, 2026 22:13
Jensen Huang's stance on AI safety contrasts with several current and former employees of AI-focused firm
Tech Life
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Published: September 15, 2026 19:30
What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw980n0nd0qjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 15, 2026 03:47
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm4gl6j53w19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 14, 2026 23:07
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8m1113ym1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 14, 2026 17:05
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l799gxjjpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 14, 2026 16:09
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c790xvnzgnno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 14, 2026 12:00
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.
Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyzvgj70y4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 14, 2026 03:23
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyzp47py48o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 13, 2026 18:20
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 13, 2026 16:29
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kx0gyje9wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 13, 2026 01:15
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq635037g18o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 12, 2026 17:28
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14dpgm0rg4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 12, 2026 16:38
Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.
Tech Now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0031qjy?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 12, 2026 01:00
Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation.
PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0zq2n9gggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 12, 2026 00:35
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eq7kl5l00o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 11, 2026 15:07
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
Does this AI comic make you laugh?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c5yjk63ww1ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 11, 2026 12:49
Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2zrrpkx20o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: September 11, 2026 08:15
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.