Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.

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From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

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Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

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UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

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Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

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Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access

New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.

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How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

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OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

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How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?

As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.

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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

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Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

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