Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 16:32 The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 13:34 The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety' BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 10:30 The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories' BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 08:05 Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 05:06 Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? BBC News - Technology 9 October 2026 at 00:09 Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme BBC News - Technology 8 October 2026 at 22:37 An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds BBC News - Technology 8 October 2026 at 11:24 Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn BBC News - Technology 8 October 2026 at 02:59 The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar BBC News - Technology 8 October 2026 at 00:50 A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk' BBC News - Technology 7 October 2026 at 21:34 The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds BBC News - Technology 7 October 2026 at 08:09 Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever' BBC News - Technology 7 October 2026 at 00:01 Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
Tech Life BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 20:30 What is a supercomputer for? How does it work? And who gets to use it? We explain all
Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 18:15 The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.
Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 12:24 Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.
Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 18:50 Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 10:04 The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers BBC News - Technology 6 October 2026 at 08:03 The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told BBC News - Technology 5 October 2026 at 17:13 It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.