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AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

March 22, 2026

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes

Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes

March 20, 2026

The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.

Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over

Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over

March 20, 2026

The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

March 20, 2026

Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.

False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study

False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study

March 20, 2026

Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content

March 19, 2026

Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.

US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

March 19, 2026

The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

March 19, 2026

An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

March 18, 2026

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

March 19, 2026

There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough

Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough

March 18, 2026

It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

March 18, 2026

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

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March 17, 2026

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

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March 10, 2026

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

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March 03, 2026

The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today

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February 25, 2026

Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.

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March 21, 2026

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

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March 14, 2026

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

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February 14, 2026

Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

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February 07, 2026

Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden.

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