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These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst https://ift.tt/gW6RKlj The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds.

US tech stocks see sharp falls over AI cost concerns https://ift.tt/fkFsY57 Shares in Intel have continued to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

What we know so far about the Binance hack https://ift.tt/qjYsgK3 Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean https://ift.tt/ySNTin8 The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?

How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia https://ift.tt/mX1taVc Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack https://ift.tt/VY9wvB1 The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses".

Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street https://ift.tt/y76DwAq Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users https://ift.tt/e9Savt8 Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Microsoft posts $36.6bn profit after offering buyouts to one in four workers https://ift.tt/XUM5wGc The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack https://ift.tt/wZHx5uW A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss https://ift.tt/MTw4KBC The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones https://ift.tt/nkxNOds As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/EpudfBn We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.

Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems https://ift.tt/p4tdenW Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know https://ift.tt/QZwFyb0 Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

AI giant Anthropic unveils plans for blockbuster share listing https://ift.tt/iLIXnW6 The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/bpkig5T The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/zi0bXjV The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab https://ift.tt/iMjGyqs The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

'It's been relentless' say IT workers on frontline of PHP cyber-security scramble https://ift.tt/7Oq0QYn IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.

The Indian workers filming their work to train AI https://ift.tt/SCfMVte Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found https://ift.tt/n9273Wh Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.

Meta strikes deal to stop Mark Zuckerberg leaving California over billionaire tax https://ift.tt/h5qtcJR The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister https://ift.tt/srDbmyG '500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream https://ift.tt/gRIvAxy With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule https://ift.tt/tbPyE7C A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

Cyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline https://ift.tt/aGm17sq Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/qD3BTJs The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/qD3BTJs The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit https://ift.tt/dEoMn2U A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech https://ift.tt/uxiUQ6h Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.

Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues https://ift.tt/A47vqnK Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.

Uber wins bid to throw out £340m black cab claims https://ift.tt/ErlY51I Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.

China's growth accelerates as AI export boom outweighs domestic weakness https://ift.tt/Rzjy6Wl Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams https://ift.tt/oernNX7 Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say https://ift.tt/Kd51bZF Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch https://ift.tt/nzjd1Mo Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested https://ift.tt/BQHT7bW The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier' https://ift.tt/hugFLKW Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.

Living with a stink? Technology might help https://ift.tt/NSwvoya Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game https://ift.tt/wErWikX A new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI reveals more details about what's set to be the biggest game of the year.

AI giant Anthropic sees revenue surge ahead of stock market listing https://ift.tt/Ieg1c4y It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer https://ift.tt/6ZpaPO1 Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/nYzQd6X The plan for an orbiting data centre involves linking satellites around Earth.

Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI? https://ift.tt/s840o1S Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/nYzQd6X The plan for an orbiting data centre involves linking satellites around Earth.

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim https://ift.tt/qFto1aN TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks https://ift.tt/BG45xN3 The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached https://ift.tt/57N1xdu Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president https://ift.tt/QuzKTUJ Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/8DRpkMq What is a supercomputer for? How does it work? And who gets to use it? We explain all

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics https://ift.tt/BPAJNiW The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case https://ift.tt/UsS5PCf Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.

How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms https://ift.tt/5nBFMH0 Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/DWuo6Oe What is a supercomputer for? How does it work? And who gets to use it? We explain all

Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules https://ift.tt/kTBEGz7 The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems https://ift.tt/xm1wDFC The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety' https://ift.tt/YQhzJVj The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories' https://ift.tt/ySVcoYv Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.

Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps mega stock market listing https://ift.tt/oqJ0jt7 Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions"

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? https://ift.tt/PqB8muD Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program https://ift.tt/XkSOCHm An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

Asos warns customers about full extent of data breach after BBC contacted by hackers https://ift.tt/TNQndPg Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn https://ift.tt/5sYQWKL The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar https://ift.tt/9LvrA3j A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk' https://ift.tt/1TMNzth The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds https://ift.tt/GQw5RWK Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats https://ift.tt/nIgcXeJ Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature https://ift.tt/6QGisSJ The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers https://ift.tt/NWgveqA The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told https://ift.tt/zITwlmd It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.

Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy https://ift.tt/eUirs7M The president named his national intelligence chief will head the taskforce as worries over the technology grow.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/mYxRS0r Alasdair Keane heads to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information' https://ift.tt/vNdqL07 The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery https://ift.tt/zZgWKov The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names https://ift.tt/g9dXwiC The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.