A US woman has been sentenced to prison after using poison on her husband, claiming she was following advice from an AI chatbot. The disturbing case raises questions about technology's role in criminal behaviour.
The US State Department confirms enhanced screening of social media accounts for visa applicants, raising concerns about free speech and privacy rights as Charlie Kirk's organisation faces investigation.
Tech giants are using deliberately misleading language about AI safety to bypass democratic oversight and accelerate deployment of potentially dangerous systems, warns leading AI expert.
OpenAI introduces new restrictions on ChatGPT, blocking content related to mental health crises, erotica, and self-harm in a major policy shift affecting UK users.
OpenAI announces plans to allow sexually explicit material in ChatGPT under new safeguards, marking a significant departure from previous content restrictions.
Groundbreaking research exposes critical gap in digital literacy as over half of secondary students struggle to identify AI-generated misinformation, raising alarms about online safety.
OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update has triggered widespread mockery as users report the AI chatbot now offers to generate erotic content, marking a dramatic departure from its previous restrictions.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss
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SpaceX's Starlink constellation is experiencing unexpected satellite failures as hundreds of spacecraft lose altitude and burn up in Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns about space debris and orbital safety.
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Independent safety tests show OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model is generating significantly more dangerous content than previous versions, raising serious concerns about AI safety protocols.
OpenAI quietly removes ban on AI-generated erotica and sexual content, sparking debate about mental health safeguards and AI regulation in the UK tech sector.
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Britain's National Cyber Security Centre issues stark warning as sophisticated hacking campaigns target critical infrastructure and major organisations across the UK.
Meta announces sweeping changes to Instagram's content policies, automatically restricting teen accounts from sensitive material in major safety overhaul.
Embark Studios reveals exciting new details about ARC Raiders including expansive maps, terrifying robotic enemies, and dynamic gameplay mechanics in this highly anticipated free-to-play shooter.
A French parenting app's rapid success has triggered a major trademark dispute with entertainment giant DC Comics, owner of the Wonder Woman franchise, in a battle over the 'Wonder Mum' name.
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Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel's controversial labelling of AI as 'the Antichrist' sparks intense debate about technology's spiritual implications and our future.
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The Pokémon Company reveals Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch, bringing players back to Kalos's Lumiose City in a groundbreaking new adventure set for 2025.
Elon Musk's SpaceX achieves historic milestone as Starship spacecraft successfully completes longest test flight to date, demonstrating unprecedented capabilities for future space travel.
Sony unveils its October PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogue with 15+ new games including DC's Gotham Knights and survival horror classic Alien: Isolation coming October 15th.
Millions of Vodafone customers are set to receive compensation following a widespread network failure that disrupted mobile services across the UK for hours.
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Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reveals surprising support for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars colonisation plans, highlighting growing partnership between space agency and private sector in new space race.