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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Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction
Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction [unable to retrieve full-text content]Instagram’s Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors. Published at Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:19:57 +0000
AI chatbots pose ‘dangerous’ risk when giving medical advice, study suggests
AI chatbots pose ‘dangerous’ risk when giving medical advice, study suggests [unable to retrieve full-text content]It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.Published at Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:33:29 +0000
TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines
TikTok told to change ‘addictive design’ by EU or face massive fines [unable to retrieve full-text content]TikTok says it plans to challenge the “categorically false and entirely meritless” accusations.Published at Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:19:02 +0000
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
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
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
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
Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead
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
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