Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
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Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman’s home targeted with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
Dancer with ALS uses brainwaves to perform again through avatar
Breanna Olson said the tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection her ALS had eroded.
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
Mayor warns of London ‘disinformation blizzard’
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city “in decline”.
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times
The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.
Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos
The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
China is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull ahead
Both sides don’t want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing’s ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of “raising lobsters” in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live – and three that really didn’t
On the tech giant’s 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses
Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs
It’s been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards – but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?
Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack “may result in some delays”.
Claude Code users hitting usage limits ‘way faster than expected’
Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.