23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, and announced that its co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect. The company will now attempt to…
Boss’ online safety advice for children sparks debate
Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Getty Images “If you’re not comfortable, don’t let your kids be on Roblox”: with that advice in an exclusive BBC interview, the hugely popular gaming platform’s…
The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk
Lara Lewington, Liv McMahon & Tom Gerken BBC News BBC Having a chip in your brain that can translate your thoughts into computer commands may sound like science fiction –…
Why Musk’s chatbot is causing a sensation in India
AFP Musk has described Grok as the “most fun AI in the world!” It all started with one question. A query last week from an X (formerly Twitter) account called…
Uber to offer all UK drivers 20 hours of free childcare
Every Uber driver in the UK will be eligible for 20 hours of free childcare under a new scheme intended to get more women driving taxis. They will be able…
‘Chubby filter’ pulled from TikTok after user backlash
Tom Gerken & Tom Singleton Technology reporters Kayleigh Gresty Sadie said she didn’t think the filter should be allowed on TikTok without some kind of warning A viral filter which…
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Ian Rose Business reporter Watch: Man trapped in driverless car as it spins in circles Mike Johns didn’t expect his return trip from Los Angeles to Scottsdale, Arizona in December…
Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general
US Justice Department The aftermath of an arson attack on a Tesla dealership in Oregon, pictured in court documents US Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday that three defendants accused…
ChatGPT falsely told man he killed his children
Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Arve Hjalmar Holmen Arve Hjalmar Holmen has made the complaint to Norway’s data regulator A Norwegian man has filed a complaint after ChatGPT falsely told him…