Category: Technology

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs US technology giant Amazon has informed employees of a new round of global layoffs in an email apparently sent in error. A draft email written by Colleen Aubrey, a senior vice president at Amazon Web Services (AWS), was included as part of a calendar invite sent by an executive… Continue reading Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead Valve Corporation will face a £656m lawsuit in the UK over alleged unfair prices on its global online store, Steam, following a tribunal ruling that the case could continue. The gaming giant is being accused of abusing its market dominance by imposing restrictive terms… Continue reading Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead

EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. Regina Doherty, a member of the European… Continue reading EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? 4 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images TikTok has announced a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US. But with the platform’s future in the country seemingly secured, its 200 million American users are expected to see some changes. What is the… Continue reading What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial Snapchat’s parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which… Continue reading Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued his company xAI over sexualised deepfakes of her created on social media platform X. The lawsuit filed in New York on Thursday alleges the Grok AI tool created sexually explicit pictures of… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? 8 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor AFP via Getty Images One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that… Continue reading Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password 19 minutes ago Joe Tidy,Cyber correspondentand Liv McMahon,Technology reporter Getty Images Instagram has denied it has been victim to a data breach after many users received emails prompting them to reset their password. The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed “an… Continue reading Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer 17 minutes ago Faisal IslamEconomics editor It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the… Continue reading Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer