‘It’s not a public service, it’s toxic’: welcome to the world of gossip surveillance
TikTokers are sharing strangers’ conversations, hoping to expose gossipers to the very people they’re talking about. Is the humiliation worth it?
Personal data stolen in British Library cyber-attack appears for sale online
Ransomware group Rhysida claims responsibility for hack and has posted images from library’s HR files
Another Body review – terrifying dive into the world of deepfake porn
A female student bravely investigates who is behind deepfake images of her online in this compelling documentary
The OpenAI meltdown will only accelerate the artificial intelligence race
Optimists and ‘doomers’ are fighting over the direction of AI research – and those who want speed may have won this round
Sam Altman to return as CEO of OpenAI
New board announces ‘agreement in principle’ for return of former CEO after campaign by staff and investors
Labor to reconsider mandatory data retention laws for companies in light of major hacks
New cyber security strategy cites business concerns at having to store large amounts of data for excessive periods of time, increasing breach risk
Trump ally accused of intimidating witnesses will not be jailed, judge rules
Harrison Floyd’s social media posts lead Georgia judge Scott McAfee to call for clarity on what constitutes interference
Dyson tells libel trial Daily Mirror article was a distressing ‘personal attack’
Inventor is suing publisher over ‘rogues’ gallery’ article that stated he championed Vote Leave before moving global HQ to Singapore
Patient privacy fears as US spy tech firm Palantir wins £330m NHS contract
Awarding of contract to create new data platform prompts immediate concerns about security of medical records
Spotify to phase out service in Uruguay following new copyright bill requiring ‘fair and equitable remuneration’
The streaming platform claimed that it already pays nearly 70% of every dollar to labels and publishers and had contributed to a 20% growth in Uruguay’s music industry in 2022
Microsoft chief says ‘no OpenAI’ without tech giant’s involvement
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest investor, was not consulted about Sam Altman’s dismissal as fallout continues
AI is changing the world – and I’ve just eaten the underwhelming pasta that proves it
While the great and the good worry about the dangers of artificial intelligence, my friends are embracing it to pad out their emails and cut corners in the kitchen, writes Zing Tsjeng
Palantir’s Peter Thiel: NHS is a natural target for outspoken tech billionaire
Silicon Valley outsider whose firm has won data contract has previously said health service should be ripped up to ‘start over’
Sales slide at AO World as consumers put off buying latest mobile phones
Online electrical goods seller still able to report pre-tax profits of £13m in the half year as cost-cutting measures bear fruit
Everything you need to know about NHS England’s biggest ever IT contract
What is the contract for? And why are there privacy concerns about the deal?