Category: Technology

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

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been… Continue reading Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 Tom GerkenTechnology reporter Getty Images The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer components – has more than doubled since October 2025.… Continue reading Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks 6 minutes ago Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need… Continue reading China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely-popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. Zampella’s death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded. The influential video game developer was… Continue reading Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps 24 minutes ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The UK government says it will ban so-called “nudification” apps as part of efforts to tackle misogyny online. New laws – announced on Thursday as part of a wider strategy to halve violence against women and girls – will make… Continue reading UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps

‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’ 3 hours ago Hope WebbBBC Scotland reporter BBC Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a “devastating” mass sacking took place allegedly because they tried to unionise. Some 31 employees were dismissed in October for what Rockstar North… Continue reading ‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’

OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora 55 minutes ago Shiona McCallumSenior technology reporter Getty Images Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora. It is… Continue reading OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic 8 hours ago Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images UK adults spent over half an hour longer online every day in 2025 than they did during the pandemic, according to an annual survey of internet habits by the regulator Ofcom. The Online Nation report found… Continue reading People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic

Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip maker Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to “approved customers” in China. “We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America’s lead in AI,” Trump said on social… Continue reading Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China