Category: Technology

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety UK Government By Liv McMahon Technology reporter The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of… Continue reading UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer Getty Images By Liv McMahon & Tom Singleton Technology reporters Legal and consumer experts have expressed concerns about a cash giveaway by e-retailer, Temu. Participants in the promotion – which has gone viral on social media – receive up to £50, but have to agree to permanently hand… Continue reading Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer

Payout for Uber Eats driver in discrimination case Mr Manjang/ADCU By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter A black Uber Eats driver has received a payout after “racially discriminatory” facial-recognition checks prevented him accessing the app to secure work. When Pa Edrissa Manjang began working for Uber Eats, in November 2019, its app did not regularly ask… Continue reading Payout for Uber Eats driver in discrimination case

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology Editor To understand how much the US government’s new lawsuit strikes at the heart of the identity Apple has forged for itself, let’s first consider the firm’s fanbase. Apple has a unique position as a tech brand, and is regarded with… Continue reading Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor An AI tool tested by an NHS hospital trust successfully identified tiny signs of breast cancer in 11 women which had been missed by human doctors. The tool, called Mia, was piloted alongside NHS clinicians and analysed the mammograms of over… Continue reading NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors

Is TikTok really a danger to the West? AFP By Joe Tidy Cyber Correspondent China has attacked a bill going through US Congress that could ultimately see TikTok banned in the States, calling it unjust. It is the latest move in a years-long row over safety fears about the app which is owned by a… Continue reading Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

McDonald’s unable to serve food after system outage PA Media By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Fast food chain McDonald’s is experiencing technical problems in its restaurants, leaving customers unable to order food. In Japan the company apologised for any inconvenience, posting on social media and asking customers to “wait a while” while service was restored.… Continue reading McDonald’s unable to serve food after system outage

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