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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…
California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/california-billionaire-tax
Published: April 27, 2026 14:08
Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin NewsomProponents of a proposal to levy a one-time tax on California billionaires say they’ve gathered enough signatures to place the measure on…
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…
Behold the riches to riches tale of Lauren Sánchez – the girlboss Cinderella who bought the ball | Marina Hyde
Published: April 24, 2026 14:39
She’s already taken Paris and Venice – now, with husband Jeff Bezos, she’s stormed New York’s Met Gala. And for a mere $75,000, you can be there with herWe live in an age when the most successful revolutionaries are not the peasants but the Silicon Valley…
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…
The Guardian view on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos: when AI finds every flaw, who controls the internet? | Editorial
Published: April 23, 2026 17:27
Tech can scale cyber-attacks and defences alike, raising questions about private power, public risk and the future of a shared internetAnthropic announced its latest AI model, Claude Mythos, this month but said it would not be released publicly, because it…
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…
To be human is to live with friction. That’s something AI boosters will never understand | Alexander Hurst
Published: April 23, 2026 04:00
We’re being sold a world where there’s no room for reflection or spontaneity. This is the Black Mirror stage of capitalismHow fast do you have to strike a match to get it to light? Not the chemistry of the ignition, but the actual speed, in metres per…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
Four key takeaways from Apple’s change of leadership
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/apr/21/four-key-takeaways-from-apple-change-of-leadership
Published: April 21, 2026 18:24
Analysts say next boss John Ternus should diversify tech giant away from iPhones and raise its game in AIJohn Ternus takes over from Tim Cook as chief executive of Apple in September. A company insider, Ternus is moving up from his role as head of…
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…