UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI BBC News - Technology 11 September 2026 at 16:07 The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
Does this AI comic make you laugh? BBC News - Technology 11 September 2026 at 13:49 Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons BBC News - Technology 11 September 2026 at 09:15 The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
Can Europe recharge its battery industry? BBC News - Technology 11 September 2026 at 00:05 Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog BBC News - Technology 10 September 2026 at 01:48 The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 19:39 Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 18:06 The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 13:06 The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 11:46 It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 00:27 The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI? BBC News - Technology 9 September 2026 at 00:05 More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours BBC News - Technology 8 September 2026 at 21:57 OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Tech Life BBC News - Technology 8 September 2026 at 21:00 Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.
New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images BBC News - Technology 8 September 2026 at 17:48 The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims BBC News - Technology 8 September 2026 at 07:49 Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.
AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss BBC News - Technology 8 September 2026 at 00:05 The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it".
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status BBC News - Technology 7 September 2026 at 16:27 The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI BBC News - Technology 7 September 2026 at 13:22 The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death BBC News - Technology 7 September 2026 at 12:30 Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.
Tech Now BBC News - Technology 5 September 2026 at 02:00 Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world.