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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
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Published: April 28, 2026 19:43
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
Tech Life
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Published: April 28, 2026 19:32
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
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Published: April 28, 2026 10:46
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
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Published: April 28, 2026 10:10
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
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Published: April 28, 2026 09:16
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
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Published: April 27, 2026 23:03
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
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Published: April 27, 2026 12:21
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
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Published: April 25, 2026 23:03
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
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Published: April 25, 2026 01:18
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
Tech Now
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Published: April 25, 2026 01:00
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account
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Published: April 24, 2026 22:45
Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?
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Published: April 24, 2026 14:40
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
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Published: April 24, 2026 10:00
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
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Published: April 23, 2026 23:50
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
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Published: April 23, 2026 23:13
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows
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Published: April 23, 2026 19:12
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
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Published: April 23, 2026 11:45
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
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Published: April 22, 2026 23:01
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
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Published: April 22, 2026 16:14
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
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Published: April 22, 2026 12:03
New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.