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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe https://ift.tt/WOmZpX1 2026-03-27T12:00:39Z

Tech Life Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits. Tech Life https://ift.tt/dIVbXJU 2026-03-31T20:00:00Z

Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.

A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools. Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic https://ift.tt/ue0RyWT 2026-03-27T00:44:24Z

Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US. Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial https://ift.tt/K6jMWX0 2026-03-27T03:21:48Z

Tech Now How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits. Tech Now https://ift.tt/v7y5FrL 2026-03-28T01:00:00Z

Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday. Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale https://ift.tt/wqj8eSZ 2026-03-26T02:01:39Z

OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry. OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal https://ift.tt/BjYgVbA 2026-03-25T04:48:56Z

BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022. BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers https://ift.tt/0oyfYLs 2026-03-25T02:55:12Z

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game. Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff https://ift.tt/HTJrz9S 2026-03-24T16:48:34Z

False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.

Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying. False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study https://ift.tt/xJ9uUyc 2026-03-20T06:18:17Z

US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.

The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography. US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches https://ift.tt/PBe3wSs 2026-03-19T12:13:04Z

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.

Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow. Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content https://ift.tt/3xqYkGt 2026-03-19T15:33:22Z

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching. Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge https://ift.tt/UvagxHD 2026-03-19T03:21:12Z

Tech Now Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Tech Now https://ift.tt/dU83Rfk 2026-03-21T01:00:00Z

Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.

It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead. Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough https://ift.tt/kPxuWIb 2026-03-18T15:23:16Z

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent." Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned https://ift.tt/V0DHBhS 2026-03-18T00:00:09Z

Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say. Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them https://ift.tt/jThPvk0 2026-03-16T21:06:51Z

Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.

The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent. Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House https://ift.tt/b04EBie 2026-03-16T12:19:09Z

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive. She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame https://ift.tt/rgl4ewG 2026-03-14T00:02:15Z

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June. Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe https://ift.tt/d1V6QZL 2026-03-13T12:57:02Z

Tech Life The effect of screen time on young children. Plus a listener tells us his AI voice story.

The effect of screen time on young children. Plus a listener tells us his AI voice story. Tech Life https://ift.tt/YgWLavy 2026-03-17T20:30:00Z

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent. Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash https://ift.tt/fliU4RE 2026-03-12T17:49:43Z

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources. Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions https://ift.tt/RxPW6OD 2026-03-12T16:41:42Z

Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum". Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration https://ift.tt/qTpoSB1 2026-03-11T22:46:44Z

Tech Life We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.

We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models. Tech Life https://ift.tt/CvdBfGt 2026-03-10T20:30:00Z

Tech Now Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.

Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona. Tech Now https://ift.tt/Dgw3dk8 2026-03-14T01:00:00Z

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats. 'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom https://ift.tt/GJSQ6dv 2026-03-11T00:00:50Z

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis. Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos https://ift.tt/Q5W2Raf 2026-03-10T21:20:28Z

Tech Now Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway. Tech Now https://ift.tt/fY8tUHJ 2026-02-14T01:00:00Z

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products. Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s https://ift.tt/DENska7 2026-03-12T00:01:42Z

Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum". Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration https://ift.tt/5k0Wb6O 2026-03-11T22:46:44Z

Facebook owner Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement. Facebook owner Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook https://ift.tt/PAyFMp5 2026-03-11T05:46:49Z

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats. 'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom https://ift.tt/ikAs425 2026-03-11T00:00:50Z

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis. Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos https://ift.tt/lFZcRYX 2026-03-10T21:20:28Z

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills' Epic Games said it had to increase the price as the cost of running the game had "gone up a lot"

Epic Games said it had to increase the price as the cost of running the game had "gone up a lot" Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills' https://ift.tt/RDZcpH3 2026-03-10T17:30:05Z

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".

Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously". Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials https://ift.tt/iaFTVeq 2026-03-10T13:04:20Z

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.

The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities. Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI https://ift.tt/5zZtKbv 2026-03-10T11:27:55Z

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East https://ift.tt/ujVIy80 2026-03-10T00:01:38Z

Tech Now Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway. Tech Now https://ift.tt/Vhau0qF 2026-02-14T01:00:00Z

Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk. Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London https://ift.tt/ORyMvsl 2026-03-06T21:49:18Z

Can snacks help you sleep? Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound? Can snacks help you sleep? https://ift.tt/NlIHe5s 2026-03-06T00:05:51Z

Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer? AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?

AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job? Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer? https://ift.tt/FaUNlK6 2026-03-04T10:29:34Z

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026? We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever https://ift.tt/Acy4vfm 2026-03-05T00:04:26Z

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash https://ift.tt/PO3zNow 2026-03-03T19:37:28Z

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' https://ift.tt/gUZYDGA 2026-02-26T22:09:46Z

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year." Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI https://ift.tt/H9YCDqg 2026-02-27T00:06:40Z

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans. Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry https://ift.tt/e64DiXN 2026-02-24T22:43:26Z

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' https://ift.tt/C5zbK7J 2026-02-26T22:09:46Z

Can robots ever be graceful? Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper. Can robots ever be graceful? https://ift.tt/dOixtC9 2026-02-06T00:05:05Z

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak https://ift.tt/jvNFMtE 2026-02-04T13:42:07Z

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year." Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI https://ift.tt/wRdZtmL 2026-02-27T00:06:40Z

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools. Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content https://ift.tt/HNDey7R 2026-02-26T16:39:57Z