Tech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades
Apple’s chief executive has gone from winning President Trump’s praise to drawing his ire, deepening the company’s woes in a very bad year.
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The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Indian IT giant investigates M&S cyber attack link
M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party – but did not say who that was.
AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed
In a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair.
Trump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns
Critics say he is trading access for personal profit – a suggestion rejected by the White House.
M&S website back online, allowing users to browse
After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
National parking platform seeks to end ‘hassle’ of multiple parking apps
The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.
Fortnite back on US Apple app store after five years
It was removed in 2020 for violating Apple’s policies by launching its own in-app payment system.
Cyber attack threat keeps me awake at night, bank boss says
Ian Stuart, from HSBC, said banks were spending “enormous” sums shoring up their IT systems.
Fortnite faces complaint from actors’ union over AI Darth Vader
Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.
India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ flooded after heavy rains
Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night.
Domestic abuse victim data stolen in Legal Aid hack
MoJ says data includes addresses, national ID numbers, criminal histories and financial details dating to 2010.
UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer
Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.
Struggling DNA testing firm 23andMe to be bought for $256m
It said new buyers Regeneron had committed to protect user data as part of the deal.
UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 – but Uber says it’s ready now
The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were “set to be on the road” by 2026.
The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025
Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!
Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack
The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.
AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers
The technology’s success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.
M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack
The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.
Elon Musk’s Starlink trialled on ScotRail trains
The technology being trailed in the north of Scotland is powered by billionaire Elon Musk’s company Starlink.