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Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out https://ift.tt/ikBTULj Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' https://ift.tt/fMe6vhU Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit

OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins https://ift.tt/rcwVyoG The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue "crept in subtly".

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs https://ift.tt/Rnzx9S3 Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony https://ift.tt/bSAFQc2 Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests https://ift.tt/2gKy4Lw Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".

Tech Life https://ift.tt/ao1uznw Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court https://ift.tt/OSWPf8t 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 https://ift.tt/LzqJ0BW 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 https://ift.tt/U7ThX6O 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 https://ift.tt/nH2ZWGC It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/skTtBu8 How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram https://ift.tt/2MoNXby After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/WgvH6ob How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/weT4H2O 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 https://ift.tt/QUNoq9A 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? https://ift.tt/YK7GcAu 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 https://ift.tt/bwuih8F Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms https://ift.tt/pA3h6Fk 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 https://ift.tt/t9jMeHF 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 https://ift.tt/bEIcosy The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak https://ift.tt/H9n3lSO The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion' https://ift.tt/aJSGfvV Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/plFhrKd How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/plFhrKd How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting https://ift.tt/85tl3fA The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns https://ift.tt/OAoHNLR The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough https://ift.tt/6EQDxtz A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook https://ift.tt/s5Vtg7C John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' https://ift.tt/GE6DmTP The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe https://ift.tt/LxGTfYr Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/R3lVqkO Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

Tech Life https://ift.tt/R3lVqkO Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

Tech Life https://ift.tt/IHWkY9A Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model https://ift.tt/R8BWMjZ President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI https://ift.tt/dbnWyQz The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? https://ift.tt/K9elVxj The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/bhSGHoN Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits https://ift.tt/wOU2bHl The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail https://ift.tt/SJuL9D1 San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.

Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar https://ift.tt/PlEdU8T Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/M6Wc0Dt Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets https://ift.tt/b2Vo9J0 The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation https://ift.tt/cLOHGDt The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times https://ift.tt/72Bl6I8 The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/TtZjIJp Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos https://ift.tt/JP13pVq The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era https://ift.tt/LPoUib4 The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation https://ift.tt/mWzFlyt The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead https://ift.tt/3FVZ92P Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition https://ift.tt/PjYzryB The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year https://ift.tt/Ifjncmw It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't https://ift.tt/L2bg4BN On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs https://ift.tt/3E9eYVO It's been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing https://ift.tt/qgUcsvE The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack https://ift.tt/ZGmWYup The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".

Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected' https://ift.tt/RTAYbZn Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city https://ift.tt/zoadsqZ Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/9IvpaiP Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle https://ift.tt/JVhowls It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/YWbaC7V Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/1D4KS0b Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/YWbaC7V Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says https://ift.tt/uGb2dWq Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/2F5DsfZ Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds https://ift.tt/G172hnU Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend https://ift.tt/VwZGXo6 Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures' https://ift.tt/YLM2dn4 The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.

Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers https://ift.tt/p9mvOYR In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.