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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 12:27am
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Tech Now

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 9:00pm
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.

Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 7:15pm
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 7:00pm
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:33am
The comments were made at a summit in Ayrshire with participants from AI giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 7:41pm
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 7:18pm
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 10:16am
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 8:59pm
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 7:27pm
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

Tech Life

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 3:30pm
What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

Tech Life

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 3:30pm
What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 7:07pm
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 1:05pm
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:09pm
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 8:00am
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 2:49pm
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 2:20pm
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 12:30am
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 5:16pm
The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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