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Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
To test the safety and security of AI, hackers have to trick large language models into breaking their own rules. It requires ingenuity and manipulation – and can come at a deep emotional costA few months ago, Valen Tagliabue sat in his hotel room watching…
The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?
Published: April 28, 2026 15:10
Created by three dads from Seattle, the resolutely un-mobile handset doesn’t have internet access, apps or even a screen. No wonder anxious parents are snapping it upName: Tin Can.Age: Launched last April. Continue reading...
‘They’re supposed to be handmade’: zine creators fight to resist AI influence
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/28/zine-creators-fight-to-resist-ai-influence
Published: April 28, 2026 09:00
Artists and writers argue scrappy nature of self-published booklets is incompatible with artificial intelligenceThe self-published zine has long been central to cultural revolutions, from queer activism to Black feminism and the riot grrrl punk movement,…
‘If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife’: Lebanon’s hit show parodying the patriarchy
Published: April 28, 2026 08:00
The female-created YouTube sketch series Smatouha Minni (You Heard It From Me) uses satire to confront misogynistic attitudes In Beirut’s Gemmayzeh neighbourhood a rented flat has been transformed into a film set: bright studio lights in a cosy living…
MacBook Pro M5 review: serious power, still long battery life
Published: April 28, 2026 06:00
Apple laptop sets new performance bar with more storage, new chips and plenty of options, but now has two-tier specs depending on processorApple’s Macs have been on a roll this year with the brand new budget MacBook Neo and a faster MacBook Air M5, but now…
The one change that worked: I swapped doomscrolling for reading comic books
Published: April 27, 2026 10:00
After Donald Trump’s second election, I realised the insidious hold my phone had over my life. So I turned to something I’d loved in childhood to better occupy my attentionAfter a long day of looking at screens for work, I used to go to bed and stare at my…
Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in court over OpenAI’s founding mission
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/27/elon-musk-sam-altman-open-ai-lawsuit
Published: April 27, 2026 08:00
Musk’s lawsuit accuses Altman of fraud, while OpenAI says that Musk is ‘motivated by jealousy’A lawsuit between two of Silicon Valley’s biggest tycoons goes to trial Monday in California, the culmination of a years-long bitter feud. Elon Musk has accused…
Inside China’s robotics revolution – podcast
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/apr/27/inside-chinas-robotics-revolution-podcast
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find outBy Chang Che. Read by Vincent Lai Continue reading...
Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/26/musk-altman-openai-court
Published: April 26, 2026 10:00
Tesla chief believes Altman broke company’s founding agreement – and legal battle promises to be explosiveThe bitter rivalry between two of the tech world’s most powerful men arrives in court this week, as Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI…
UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres
Published: April 26, 2026 07:00
Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zeroOne vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower.The government departments…
Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills
Published: April 26, 2026 06:00
Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you…
Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: ‘I have to prove myself’
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/apr/25/gen-z-entrepreneurs-business-ai
Published: April 25, 2026 12:00
As AI erases the bottom rungs of the corporate ladder, some gen Z workers skip the entry level to become their own CEOsWhen Ashley Terrell graduated from the University of Hawaii in 2024, she planned to find a job in marketing, maybe for a tech company.…
TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators
Published: April 24, 2026 17:07
Creator card is designed for people making money through TikTok Live, some of whom complain of payment delaysTikTok and Visa have launched a debit card for content creators in the UK which they say will allow people to quickly access their earnings from…
Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions
Published: April 24, 2026 16:57
Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergencyThe UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of artificial intelligence, it has emerged, after officials raised their estimate of carbon emissions…
‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/24/china-chases-driverless-dream-beijing-car-show-ai
Published: April 24, 2026 16:08
As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which opened in Beijing on Friday, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of…
Fitness tracker for Fido? Experts split on benefits of pet tech
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/24/fitness-tracker-experts-split-benefits-pet
Published: April 24, 2026 13:36
As sales soar, some say trackers can help animal anxiety or weight loss while others advise leaving diagnoses to the vetPet health and activity trackers are bounding on to the market but experts are split on whether they are the cat’s pyjamas or barking up…
‘Opening the hidden door within us’: how Exit 8 took a simple game to purgatory
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/24/exit-8-game-film-genki-kawamura
Published: April 24, 2026 09:48
Genki Kawamura’s eerie new film expands on a haunting video game that leaves players lost in endless subway tunnels. He explains how this makes viewers and players face their worst fearsGenki Kawamura is something of a polymath. A bestselling author,…
Saros review – you’ll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter
Published: April 24, 2026 07:00
PlayStation 5; Housemarque/SonyAs a fast-firing spaceman, one minute you’re invincible, the next you’re dead – with every battle like watching a firework show through a kaleidoscopeOn the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take…
Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website
Published: April 23, 2026 13:31
Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on AlibabaUK politics live – latest updatesThe confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website…
Some Interrail travellers told to cancel passports as hacked data posted online
Published: April 23, 2026 12:10
Eurail, which sells passes, says data being ‘offered for sale on dark web’ after December breach affecting 300,000 peopleHolidaymakers across Europe are facing the stress and expense of getting new passports after their personal data was posted on the dark…
Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
Published: April 23, 2026 11:58
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacksBusiness live – latest updatesBritish businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for…
Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say
Published: April 23, 2026 09:00
Analyst who worked on Internet Watch Foundation report says content exists ‘across all social media platforms’ and is ‘very easy’ to findThe number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year as experts say that criminal gangs are…
Tesla reports mixed financial results as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/tesla-first-quarter-report-earnings
Published: April 22, 2026 23:20
Figures fail to significantly buoy stock as firm admits ‘significant effort and hard work’ needed to achieve goalsTesla reported its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, disclosing some better-than-expected results but faltering in some key areas. The…
Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war
Published: April 22, 2026 17:24
Budget outlines funding for autonomous drone warfare program as experts say military unprepared for risksThe Pentagon is aiming to increase funding more than a hundredfold for an autonomous drone warfare program, according to budget documents released this…
What is Mythos AI and why could it be a threat to global cybersecurity?
Published: April 22, 2026 15:03
Anthropic’s decision to restrict access to its powerful new model increases fears about the advanced technologyAnthropic has ruled out releasing its latest AI model, Mythos, to the public because of the threat it poses to global cybersecurity.However, the…
AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players
Published: April 22, 2026 15:00
In feat hailed as milestone in robotics, Sony AI’s Ace wins three out of five matches played under official rulesAn AI-powered robot has beaten elite players at table tennis in a significant achievement for a machine faced with human athletes in a…
The Bafta games awards showed me again that honouring art over commerce is a win for all
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/22/pushing-buttons-bafta-games-awards
Published: April 22, 2026 14:00
From mega hit Clair Obscur to the genius Blue Prince, the winners at this year’s event help me refocus on why games really matterThe 22nd Bafta game awards were on Friday, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took the biggest game prize. This makes it only the…
Emma the joke-telling robot cracks up the care home: Paula Hornickel’s best photograph
Published: April 22, 2026 13:49
‘The first resident that Emma – a social robot – was introduced to was called Peter. After that, Emma assumed they were all called Peter, which everyone found hilarious. Then she broke down’One morning in July 2025, I arrived in the small, quiet town of…
‘Get back to work’: Amazon faces fresh scrutiny over workplace safety record
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/amazon-workplace-safety-record
Published: April 22, 2026 10:00
Workers and labor advocates say the company’s injury rates and how it treats injured staff remain a problemAmazon, one of the world’s largest employers, has for years faced scrutiny over its safety record. When Billy Foister, a 48-year-old worker, died…
The best hair straighteners in the UK for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/18/best-hair-straighteners
Published: April 22, 2026 09:00
Whether you want cordless designs or a budget buy, we’ve tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type• The best hair dryers, testedStraighteners are here to stay – but thankfully, heat styling has come a long way since GHD’s first ceramic…
AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing
Published: April 22, 2026 08:09
Sullivan & Cromwell apologises to New York federal judge for string of errors in documents for Prince Group caseBusiness live – latest updatesThe elite Wall Street law firm Sullivan & Cromwell has told a court that a major filing it made in a high-profile…
‘An element of exploitation’: the world of TikTok child skincare influencers
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/tiktok-child-skincare-influencers
Published: April 22, 2026 07:00
Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media#ToddlerSkincare: the ‘dark and exploitative’ world of children’s beauty videos on TikTokIn a TikTok video a young girl – her age anywhere…
UK could face ‘hacktivist attacks at scale’, says head of security agency
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/uk-hacktivist-attacks-at-scale-security-agency
Published: April 22, 2026 05:00
Officials warn a conflict situation could cause disruption similar to recent major ransomware incidentsThe UK could face “hacktivist attacks at scale” if it becomes embroiled in a conflict and the impact could be similar to recent high-profile ransomware…
Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/2apply-rental-platform-excessive-tenant-data
Published: April 22, 2026 03:47
2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
SpaceX secures option to buy AI startup Cursor for $60bn or partner for $10bn
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/spacex-cursor-ai-startup
Published: April 22, 2026 00:13
Cursor is a Silicon Valley startup using AI to automate coding as Elon Musk’s firm seeks foothold in the AI marketSpaceX said it has secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60bn later this year, or pay $10bn for their new…
Apple’s Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/apple-tim-cook-privacy
Published: April 21, 2026 23:31
Outgoing CEO took stood up for users in battle with FBI but concessions abroad undermine claims of protecting ‘fundamental right’In his 15 years as Apple’s top executive, Tim Cook has projected an image of the company as a champion of privacy rights. As he…
‘I’ll key your car’: ChatGPT can become abusive when fed real-life arguments, study finds
Published: April 21, 2026 17:43
Researchers find model starts to mirror tone when exposed to impoliteness – sometimes escalating into explicit threatsChatGPT can escalate into abusive and even threatening language when drawn into prolonged, human-style conflict, according to a new…
UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material
Published: April 21, 2026 17:15
Inquiry launched after Ofcom received evidence that suggested illegal content was being shared on messaging platformOfcom has launched an investigation into whether the Telegram messaging platform is failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse…
New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox’s Game Pass
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/21/new-call-of-duty-games-xbox-game-pass
Published: April 21, 2026 16:00
Microsoft has also reduced the price of its Xbox Game Pass video game subscription service, Microsoft Gaming boss Asha Sharma has announcedMicrosoft’s gaming subscription service Xbox Game Pass will be coming down in price from today, but future Call of…
Diplomatic duties for Tim Cook after stepping down as Apple CEO
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/tim-cook-apple-techscape
Published: April 21, 2026 12:02
John Ternus ascends the throne – but Cook will stay on to manage tech giant’s foreign policy as executive chairHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you after seeing The Jellicle Ball,…
‘People still remember it 40 years later’: the making of Chuckie Egg
Published: April 21, 2026 09:00
The iconic game that came to define 8-bit programming still conjures flutters of nostalgia 40 years on – all thanks to a 15-year-old tea boy who worked a Saturday shift in a computer shop in Greater ManchesterIf you were playing games on a home computer in…
Mythos: are fears over new AI model panic or PR? – podcast
Published: April 21, 2026 04:00
Earlier this month the AI company Anthropic said it had created a model so powerful that, out of a sense of responsibility, it was not going to release it to the public. Anthropic says the model, Mythos Preview, excels at spotting and exploiting…
Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief as John Ternus named replacement
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/20/tim-cook-apple-ceo-replacement
Published: April 20, 2026 22:25
Cook, who will stay on as executive chair, praises head of hardware engineering, who will take over on 1 SeptemberApple announced on Monday that it had named a replacement for Tim Cook as CEO after nearly 15 years, with head of hardware engineering John…
Elon Musk snubs Paris legal summons over alleged child abuse images on X
Published: April 20, 2026 17:14
Billionaire owner elects not to attend voluntary interview as part of investigation by French cybercrime unitElon Musk did not appear on Monday for a voluntary interview with lawyers in Paris, who had summoned the American tech billionaire over an…
Sonos Play review: a great jack-of-all-trades portable speaker for home or away
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/20/sonos-play-review-portable-speaker
Published: April 20, 2026 06:00
Quality wifi bookshelf speaker can go mobile with Bluetooth, long battery life and water resistance, in return to formThe Play is a new portable wifi and Bluetooth home speaker that packs the best of Sonos into a jack of all trades that is intended to be a…