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
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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
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? 4 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images TikTok has announced a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US. But with the platform’s future in the country seemingly secured, its 200 million American users are expected to see some changes. What is the… Continue reading What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial Snapchat’s parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which… Continue reading Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial