Category: Technology

MEPs approve world’s first comprehensive AI law Getty Images By Shiona McCallum, Liv McMahon & Tom Singleton Technology reporters The European Parliament has approved the world’s first comprehensive framework for constraining the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The sector has seen explosive growth – driving huge profits but also stoking fears about bias, privacy and… Continue reading MEPs approve world’s first comprehensive AI law

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties Getty Images Peter Hoskins Business reporter Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties. The changes to the company’s policy will come into affect at the end of next month. The online rental platform says the move aims to simplify… Continue reading Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

US firm ends takeover interest in Currys Getty Images US investment firm Elliott Advisors has walked away from making a takeover bid for Currys after being rejected by the retailer’s board “multiple times”. It had initially proposed an offer that valued the electricals chain at £700m, and then raised it to £757m. But Currys rebuffed… Continue reading US firm ends takeover interest in Currys

Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules Getty Images By Shiona McCallum & Chris Vallance Technology reporters One of the world’s most popular pornography websites, Pornhub, is contesting new EU rules. Pornhub is facing new obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), including strict requirements on age verification. The new rules apply to what the… Continue reading Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, have responded to a lawsuit by Elon Musk by making counter-accusations against him. Mr Musk is suing the company he helped found, alleging it has abandoned its original mission of helping humanity. He… Continue reading ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter North Korean hackers have broken into South Korean chip equipment makers, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Pyongyang is trying to make semiconductors for its weapons programmes, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) says. It comes a month after President… Continue reading N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York America’s Nasdaq index, home to many tech companies, has hit a new high, which analysts attributed to optimism over artificial intelligence (AI). The Nasdaq rose 0.9% on Thursday, to 16,091.92, formally rebounding from the slump that hit shares… Continue reading AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes Getty Images Amazon lobbyists have had their access badges for the European parliament withdrawn because of a row over whether the e-commerce giant is allowing itself to be properly scrutinised. It followed a request from the EU’s committee on employment and social affairs. Its chairman has accused of Amazon… Continue reading European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes

Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Elon Musk has stepped in to foot the bill for 4,000 mini pies after his firm cancelled an order at the last minute. Giving Pies bakery in San Francisco was left $2,000 (£1,500) out of pocket when Tesla backed… Continue reading Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill

Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax Getty Images Google has had to publicly state Gmail is “here to stay” after a hoax claiming it was shutting down spread widely on social media. A post on X, formerly Twitter, which has been viewed more than seven million times, claimed it would be closing… Continue reading Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax