Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot [unable to retrieve full-text content]The company says it has addressed the issue and it “did not provide anyone access to information they weren’t already authorised to see”.Published at Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:16:43 +0000

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Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence

Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence [unable to retrieve full-text content]Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was targeted at adults.Published at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:58:27 +0000

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AI coding platform’s flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked

AI coding platform’s flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked [unable to retrieve full-text content]Vibe-coding tools – which let people without coding skills create apps using AI – are exploding in popularity.Published at Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:19:30 +0000

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Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger [unable to retrieve full-text content]Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.Published at Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:42:06 +0000

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AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing

AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing However, if a new social media does come along and people vote with their feet (or eyeballs and thumbs, more accurately), it just might move the dial. I’m reminded of the rise of social media challenger BeReal, a French app that gained popularity… Continue reading AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing

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Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September [unable to retrieve full-text content]Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.Published at Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:22:48 +0000

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Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

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

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