Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

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E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

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We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women.

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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law

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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks

The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

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South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

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Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises

Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

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Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers

Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

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Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet

Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

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Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

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Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

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Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims

The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.

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GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc

Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

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What to study in the AI age - from big tech bosses

Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.

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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

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WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.

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It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse

Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.

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Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

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New video game console aims to get kids moving

The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

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GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game

Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.

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UK's top AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour

Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.

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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

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GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar

The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.

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ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find

But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content.

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AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says

The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.

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Google, Nvidia and Anthropic bosses' AI tips for students

Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.

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Snap unveils $2,195 smart glasses after previous flops

The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.

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The prompt that made ChatGPT generate disturbing images. What does this tell us about AI?

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Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

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Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension

The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

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Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

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Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.

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When will social media ban start, and which platforms are affected?

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.

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Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary

Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

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Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?

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Version of AI tool too powerful for public released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders

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Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.

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OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic

The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell

The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.

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Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

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The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games

Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.

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Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows

The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.

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From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.

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Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss

Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".

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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder

Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

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Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

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Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says

Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users hit by outage

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

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Meta won't track its workers' clicks - but only for half an hour at a time

According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

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The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.

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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI

Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

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