Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
Films made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win top awards at the Oscars, according to its organisers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
Marks & Spencer stops online orders following cyber attack
Tom Gerken & Graham Fraser Technology reporters Alamy Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers…
Elon Musk to step back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco Reuters Elon Musk (left) with Donald Trump outside the White House (file photo) Tesla boss Elon Musk has pledged to “significantly” cut back his role…
What the Online Safety Act is – and how to keep children safe online
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also calling for stronger protection from the dangers of social media, saying “enough is not being done”. They unveiled a temporary memorial in…
Cyber attack causes further chaos for shoppers at M&S
M&S shoppers are facing further frustration at the checkout as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers began reporting problems on the weekend, with the retailer confirming…
Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online
Websites will have to change the algorithms that recommend content to young people and introduce beefed-up age checks or face big fines, the UK media regulator has confirmed. Ofcom says…
Trump crypto soars as US president offers dinner to top holders
The price of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says…
WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off
Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Getty Images WhatsApp says its new AI feature embedded in the messaging service is “entirely optional” – despite the fact it cannot be removed from the…
EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines
Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Getty Images The European Union has ordered Apple and Meta to pay a combined €700m (£599m) in the first fines it has issued under legislation intended…
ChatGPT maker wants to buy Chrome from Google
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI would be interested in buying Chrome, the world’s most popular browser, if Google was forced to sell it. Nick Turley, an executive at the artificial intelligence (AI) company,…