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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
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OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
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Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
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Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey
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Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model
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OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model
Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s yearly event for tech developers.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
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OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates US stock markets.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
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Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
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Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first
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Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first
Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents
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FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
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OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pornhub investigated over its age checks
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Pornhub investigated over its age checks
The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
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US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
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Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China
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A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China
Potato farmers rub shoulders with rows of gleaming new data centres as Trump and Xi meet to discuss AI safety.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs
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Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs
The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
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Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
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King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
The comments were made at a summit in Ayrshire with participants from AI giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
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Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
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.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
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Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?
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PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
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Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
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Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
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Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
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Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
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Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
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BBC News - Technology @bbc-news-tech.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
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