Category: Technology

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued his company xAI over sexualised deepfakes of her created on social media platform X. The lawsuit filed in New York on Thursday alleges the Grok AI tool created sexually explicit pictures of… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? 8 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor AFP via Getty Images One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that… Continue reading Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password 19 minutes ago Joe Tidy,Cyber correspondentand Liv McMahon,Technology reporter Getty Images Instagram has denied it has been victim to a data breach after many users received emails prompting them to reset their password. The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed “an… Continue reading Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer 17 minutes ago Faisal IslamEconomics editor It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the… Continue reading Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been… Continue reading Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 Tom GerkenTechnology reporter Getty Images The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer components – has more than doubled since October 2025.… Continue reading Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks 6 minutes ago Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need… Continue reading China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely-popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. Zampella’s death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded. The influential video game developer was… Continue reading Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps 24 minutes ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The UK government says it will ban so-called “nudification” apps as part of efforts to tackle misogyny online. New laws – announced on Thursday as part of a wider strategy to halve violence against women and girls – will make… Continue reading UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps

‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’ 3 hours ago Hope WebbBBC Scotland reporter BBC Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a “devastating” mass sacking took place allegedly because they tried to unionise. Some 31 employees were dismissed in October for what Rockstar North… Continue reading ‘We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise’