Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate? May 1, 2026 at 04:41AM

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Apple hails "extraordinary" iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus. May 1, 2026 at 02:47AM

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Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit April 30, 2026 at 10:54PM

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OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue "crept in subtly". April 30, 2026 at 06:58PM

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Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant. April 30, 2026 at 02:29PM

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Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. April 30, 2026 at 04:48AM

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The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off". April 29, 2026 at 08:30PM

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. April 29, 2026 at 01:13AM

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Tech Life Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos. April 29, 2026 at 01:02AM

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages. April 28, 2026 at 04:16PM

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Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom. April 28, 2026 at 03:40PM

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Valve's £85 Steam Controller price divides gamers ahead of May launch The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC. April 28, 2026 at 02:46PM

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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same? April 28, 2026 at 04:33AM

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China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. April 27, 2026 at 05:51PM

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I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral. April 26, 2026 at 04:33AM

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The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West. April 25, 2026 at 06:48AM

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Tech Now Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. April 25, 2026 at 06:30AM

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OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account 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. April 25, 2026 at 04:15AM

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Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant. April 24, 2026 at 03:30PM

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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. April 24, 2026 at 05:20AM

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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models. April 24, 2026 at 04:43AM

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Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023. April 24, 2026 at 12:42AM

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UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available. April 23, 2026 at 05:15PM

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Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified. April 23, 2026 at 03:44AM

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Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models. April 22, 2026 at 04:17AM

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AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says top cyber official The head of the National Cyber Security Centre says frontier AI tools can be a force for good - if kept out of the wrong hands. April 22, 2026 at 03:13AM

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Tech Life How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram. April 22, 2026 at 01:45AM

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OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University April 22, 2026 at 12:45AM

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How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus. April 21, 2026 at 05:03PM

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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work? April 21, 2026 at 04:39AM

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Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman. April 21, 2026 at 02:36AM

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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch. April 21, 2026 at 01:26AM

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Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen. April 20, 2026 at 05:33PM

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White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands. April 18, 2026 at 06:07AM

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Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams. April 17, 2026 at 10:45PM

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What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world. April 17, 2026 at 07:11PM

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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield? April 17, 2026 at 04:34AM

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Tech Now Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. March 21, 2026 at 06:30AM

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Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters. April 14, 2026 at 05:36PM

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OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight. April 11, 2026 at 02:31AM

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Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone. April 10, 2026 at 06:43PM

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Tech Life Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles? April 15, 2026 at 03:00AM

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts. April 10, 2026 at 08:02AM

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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books. April 9, 2026 at 06:42PM

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OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower. April 10, 2026 at 02:06AM

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Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto. April 8, 2026 at 04:03PM

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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable. April 7, 2026 at 05:25PM

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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI. April 7, 2026 at 04:50AM

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further. April 7, 2026 at 10:43AM

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How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs. April 6, 2026 at 03:37AM

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