The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers

The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.

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Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US

Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

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How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.

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OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model

Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s yearly event for tech developers.

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Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement

The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

OpenAI also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

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Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach

Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

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Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover

One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

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OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly

OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.

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Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack

Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

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Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?

News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.

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Are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?

Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.

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FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff

The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

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OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says

Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.

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AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet

The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

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OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable

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Pornhub investigated over its age checks

The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.

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Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.

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China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI.

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Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs

The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.

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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

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Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.

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Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?

As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.

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The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

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King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands

Representatives from tech firms such as Nvidia and OpenAI were also part of the summit.

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines

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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

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Nvidia boss says AI 'doesn't need new laws' as safety concerns grow

Jensen Huang's stance on AI safety contrasts with several current and former employees of AI-focused firm

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What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

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AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.

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Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

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What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

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Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights

A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.

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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down

The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.

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Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation.

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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

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Does this AI comic make you laugh?

Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?

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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

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.

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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

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Apple unveils its first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

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Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe

The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

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White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern

The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.

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Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

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Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.

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New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images

The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

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AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss

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".

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Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status

The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

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OpenAI chief scientist warns no one is prepared for consequences of AI

The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.

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Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death

Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.

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Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world.

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OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims

OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication.

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Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers

Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

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Could robots be the future of theme parks?

Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.

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Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?

Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

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Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face

The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack

The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.

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Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

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Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order

The move follows an order by President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.

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Will self-flying planes transform the skies?

Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

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AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on.

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