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Meta found to be 'public nuisance' in $567m ruling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lz3wr2rlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 6, 2026 23:34
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyl6yz719jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 6, 2026 23:04
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp30989ee1wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 6, 2026 15:59
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c4g3505memlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 6, 2026 05:29
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2g0j3y339o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 6, 2026 05:00
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckg9d2egn11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 5, 2026 22:00
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c235ev9knm4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 5, 2026 13:06
A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.
AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w1lvn7d9go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 5, 2026 00:02
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62enveg1dpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 4, 2026 23:21
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjejyl34345o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 4, 2026 23:09
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr7nxve05go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 4, 2026 22:10
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
SpaceX's first-ever earnings show a loss and huge spending
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qvpveg20vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 4, 2026 20:48
Elon Musk's company has struggled to maintain investor enthusiasm that greeted its stock market debut.
Tech Life
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Published: August 4, 2026 19:30
Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0kk3ek2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 4, 2026 10:22
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c872r52x7jgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 3, 2026 23:21
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjlvrd9e43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 3, 2026 11:18
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
Tech Now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002zxt1?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 1, 2026 00:00
New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.
Tech Now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcnews?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 1, 2026 00:00
New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.
Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77g6dm5pr8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: July 31, 2026 21:57
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7k49xjzzeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: July 31, 2026 18:10
Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".
Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp87m46g392o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: July 31, 2026 01:31
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0nqpy1rk4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: July 31, 2026 00:42
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x274xxxpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: July 30, 2026 22:04
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.