Apple to Raise Prices of Products as Memory Chip Costs Surge Apple has confirmed plans to raise the prices of its products as a global surge in memory and storage chip costs continues to squeeze the technology giant’s supply chain. The announcement was made by Apple CEO Tim Cook, who said the company is being […]

Anthropic calls for global pause on advanced AI development amid safety concerns The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for a temporary global pause on the development of the most powerful AI systems, warning that the latest generation of models may be showing early signs of behavior that could become difficult for humans to control. […]

5 browser-based platforms simplify downloading social media videos Users looking to save videos from platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and Pinterest before they disappear now have access to several browser-based tools that make the process faster and easier without requiring software installation. As social media platforms continue to restrict direct downloads, many users […]

A California mother says she was tricked out of thousands of dollars after receiving a phone call that sounded exactly like her daughter in distress—an incident she now believes was powered by artificial intelligence in a growing wave of “voice cloning” scams. The woman told reporters that she received an urgent call from someone who […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the software engineering industry, creating fresh uncertainty for job seekers and forcing hiring managers to rethink what makes someone a strong programmer in an era where AI can now generate code in seconds. As competition for tech jobs intensifies following widespread layoffs across the industry, employers say they are increasingly […]

Smart glasses face “invasion of privacy” backlash as Meta sales surge to record popularity Smart glasses, particularly Meta’s Ray-Ban AI-powered wearables, are facing growing criticism from privacy advocates who describe them as an “invasion of privacy”, even as the devices continue to sell strongly and dominate the emerging wearable tech market. Despite concerns about covert […]

Apple To Pay iPhone 15 And iPhone 16 Buyers After AI Feature Lawsuit Apple has agreed to compensate customers who bought certain iPhone models after a lawsuit accused the company of misleading users about promised artificial intelligence features. The technology giant will pay up to $250 million £198 million to settle a class-action lawsuit linked […]

EU Says Meta Must Strengthen Child Protection Measures After Digital Rules Breach The European Union has said a probe has found Meta Platforms in breach of its digital content rules, ordering the US tech giant to significantly strengthen measures aimed at preventing, detecting, and removing users under the age of 13 from Facebook and Instagram. […]

Meta to Cut Thousands of Jobs Next Month as AI Spending Hits Record Levels Meta Platforms is set to lay off thousands of employees next month as the company significantly ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects, marking one of its largest workforce reductions in recent years. The company confirmed in an internal memo […]

META EXPANDS HIRING FREEZE AS COST-CUTTING MEASURES DEEPEN The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta Platforms, has widened a partial hiring freeze introduced last month, signalling deeper restructuring efforts across the tech giant. The move, first implemented as a limited pause on recruitment, now appears to affect more departments than initially announced, raising concerns […]

French authorities summon Elon Musk over X probe, attendance uncertain Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been summoned by French authorities for a voluntary interview as part of an ongoing investigation into his social media platform, X, but it remains unclear whether he will appear. The interview, scheduled for Monday in Paris, forms part of a […]

Experts Warn New AI Model Could Pose Serious Threat to Global Financial System Security Concerns grow that advanced artificial intelligence could be weaponised to exploit vulnerabilities in banking infrastructure and destabilise markets Experts have warned that a powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) model could undermine the security and stability of global financial systems, raising fears […]

SNAP CUTS 1,000 JOBS, CITES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS DRIVER OF WORKFORCE REDUCTION Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has announced plans to lay off around 1,000 employees, citing the growing efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are reshaping how work is done across the tech industry. In a memo to staff, Snap CEO […]

AI tool created by newspaper accessed millions of times since launch A tool developed by a newspaper has been accessed millions of times since it was launched, highlighting growing public interest in artificial intelligence within journalism. According to the publication behind the project, the tool has seen widespread use since its introduction, with users turning […]

ChatGPT Helps Woman Discover Rare Medical Condition After Years of Misdiagnosis A woman has revealed how artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT played a crucial role in helping uncover a rare medical condition after years of incorrect diagnoses by doctors. According to a report the woman had spent years seeking medical answers while struggling with persistent symptoms […]

Digital Platforms Push Payments into Real-Time as Instant Transactions Become the New Standard Digital platforms are rapidly transforming the global payments ecosystem, embedding instant transactions into everyday consumer experiences and redefining expectations around speed, convenience and reliability. Industry analysts say the shift toward real-time payments means delays that were once normal in financial transactions are […]

Nigeria Expands Data Centres but Foreign Cloud Dependence Drains $850m Annually, Raises Digital Sovereignty Concerns Nigeria’s growing investment in local data centres has yet to translate into full digital independence, as heavy reliance on foreign cloud service providers continues to cost the country an estimated $850 million annually, raising serious concerns about national digital sovereignty […]

Liverpool Legend Carragher Explains Why Gunners Will Not Win the UCL Former Liverpool FC defender and long‑time pundit Jamie Carragher has cast serious doubt over Arsenal’s chances of winning the UEFA Champions League this season arguing that despite their strong performances domestically, the Gunners lack key qualities required to lift European football’s most prestigiousSpeaking on […]

Landmark verdict against Big Tech could reshape social media, says BBC analysis A major legal ruling against two of the world’s biggest digital platforms could signal a turning point for the future of social media, according to analysis by BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman. The ruling described as “damning”targets two dominant technology giants, widely understood […]

uses AI to preserve African stories and heritage A Nigerian artist and filmmaker is harnessing artificial intelligence to preserve Africa’s cultural heritage, using technology to document stories, recreate lost history and connect future generations with the past. Malik Afegbua, known for his innovative use of AI in art and storytelling, is leading projects aimed at […]

Zendaya says AI wedding photos with Tom Holland fooled “many peopleActress Zendaya has said that “many people” were misled by a series of AI-generated images that appeared to show her marrying fellow actor Tom Holland. The images, which circulated widely online, depicted the couple in wedding attire and sparked rumours that they had secretly tied […]

Meta and TikTok Allowed More Harmful Content After Evidence Showed Outrage Drove Engagement, Whistleblowers Say More than a dozen whistleblowers and former employees at social media giants Meta and TikTok have told investigators that the companies made a series of decisions to prioritise user engagement over safety, allowing harmful content to be shown to users […]

Global push for “human-made” label grows amid backlash against AI Organisations around the world are racing to develop a universally recognised label for “human-made” products and services, as concerns grow about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in creative and commercial industries. Supporters say the label would allow consumers to clearly identify work created entirely […]

Meta Buys Moltbook, a Social Network Where AI Bots Talk to Each Other Technology giant Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, an unusual social media platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) bots to communicate with one another. The acquisition highlights Meta’s growing investment in AI technologies and its ambition to develop more advanced autonomous AI […]