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Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

January 05, 2026

Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

January 05, 2026

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?

January 03, 2026

We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

January 02, 2026

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

January 02, 2026

The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller

January 02, 2026

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus

December 30, 2025

The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

January 02, 2026

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

January 01, 2026

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

A wave paralysed me but AI could help me walk again

December 31, 2025

Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023.

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids

December 30, 2025

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

December 29, 2025

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

December 23, 2025

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

December 24, 2025

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

December 29, 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

December 23, 2025

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.

TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban

December 19, 2025

The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?

December 19, 2025

The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?

Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

December 22, 2025

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents

December 23, 2025

The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

December 18, 2025

A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says

December 18, 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

December 19, 2025

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

December 18, 2025

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas

December 18, 2025

The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.

Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive

December 17, 2025

The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.

Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live

December 17, 2025

When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology

December 16, 2025

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie

December 15, 2025

The child was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.

Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

December 15, 2025

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy

December 15, 2025

Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise

December 15, 2025

Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

January 05, 2026

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

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December 30, 2025

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December 16, 2025

A study found AI chatbots can persuade us with fake facts. How does this affect politics?

Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban

December 10, 2025

Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

December 23, 2025

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

December 19, 2025

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

December 16, 2025

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make

December 12, 2025

Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?

November 28, 2025

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?

November 25, 2025

Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

November 25, 2025

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race

November 19, 2025

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

November 19, 2025

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?

November 15, 2025

The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

November 14, 2025

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

November 11, 2025

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

November 07, 2025

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

October 31, 2025

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.