| Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory |
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:19:27 GMT Source: BBC News |
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
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| X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK |
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:57:30 GMT Source: BBC News |
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK. |
| Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial |
Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:31 GMT Source: BBC News |
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. |
| Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding |
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT Source: BBC News |
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. |
| AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss |
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:01:20 GMT Source: BBC News |
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years. |
| 'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system |
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:09:02 GMT Source: BBC News |
The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security. |
| HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors |
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:10:45 GMT Source: BBC News |
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors. |
| Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek |
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:20 GMT Source: BBC News |
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas. |
| WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot |
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:58 GMT Source: BBC News |
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong. |
| Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users |
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:52:58 GMT Source: BBC News |
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly. |
| More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material |
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:04:14 GMT Source: BBC News |
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help. |
| Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever |
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT Source: BBC News |
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. |
| Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury |
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:56 GMT Source: BBC News |
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing. |
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Tue, 12 May 2026 19:45:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer? |
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Tue, 05 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app. |
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:32:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos. |
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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram. |
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Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures. |
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Sat, 09 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer. |
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Sat, 02 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery. |
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Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT Source: BBC News |
Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration. |