
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.
SATURDAY, 09 MAY 2026, 07:50

It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The UK regulator said the ad condoned “digitally altering and exposing women’s bodies without their consent.”

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

Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics – critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.

The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent “catastrophic misuse” of its systems.

The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies’ details without their consent.

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with ‘AI-Free’ logo that could be used globally.

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as “AI personas” without consent.

Lawyers say Sony was able to set prices without competition.