Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
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World’s largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Version of AI tool too powerful for public released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders
Farage says Reform has contacted X ‘at highest level’ over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England – the Bank has urged people to report them.
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta has accused the EU of “regulatory overreach” and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over “nudification” apps.
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it’s still playable.
Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here’s a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Meta won’t track its workers’ clicks – but only for half an hour at a time
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for “up to 30 minutes at a time”.
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers “in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google”.
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You’re not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
The company said its own workers are testing a “wearable access badge” and a desktop device.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others’ accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’
UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.