AI risk must be treated as seriously as climate crisis, says Google DeepMind chief
Demis Hassabis calls for greater regulation to quell existential fears over tech with above-human levels of intelligence
Revealed: Republican debate broadcast partner fueled by misogyny and extremism
Holocaust-denying, pro-Nazi and white nationalism content posted on Rumble, exclusive livestreamer for November debate
TechScape: How the UK’s online safety bill aims to clean up the internet
It’s complicated, contentious and sweeping. As the landmark legislation becomes law, here’s a guide to its key rules on everything from pornographic content to protecting children
AI firms must be held responsible for harm they cause, ‘godfathers’ of technology say
Authors and academics also warn development of advanced systems ‘utterly reckless’ without safety checks
Australian federal police tested controversial facial recognition search engine, FOI documents reveal
Exclusive: AFP tells Senate estimates it is now aware the PimEyes and FaceCheck.ID platforms may have been tested for operational purposes on around 10 occasions
Meet the parents: Tinder introduces approval tool for friends and family
Dating app users will be able to show possible matches to others for their opinions and recommendations
Microsoft to help Australia’s cyber spies amid $5bn investment in cloud computing
US-based tech company promises to boost Australia’s ability to identify and prevent cyber threats in joint announcement with Anthony Albanese
China launches tax investigations into Apple iPhone maker Foxconn
Tax audits and land use inquiries follow company founder announcing run for Taiwan presidency
Why is Elon Musk attacking Wikipedia? Because its very existence offends him
The X owner has no time for a democratic experiment dedicated to knowledge. He would rather yell puerile ‘jokes’ into the ether, writes Zoe Williams
UK risks scandal over ‘bias’ in AI tools in use across public sector
Systems operating across government departments and police forces raise concerns about accountability and discrimination
UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licences
Exclusive: findings show uncontrolled and potentially discriminatory way technology used in Whitehall and some police forces
Booking.com customers targeted by scam ‘confirmation’ emails
Travellers are getting seemingly convincing messages asking them to provide bank card details and threatening their reservation will be cancelled
‘I stood up and fought back’: how revenge porn survivor Georgia Harrison got her abuser jailed
The reality star’s life was almost destroyed when an ex secretly filmed them having sex and posted it online. He went to prison – and she waived her right to anonymity to help the many women similarly affected
Recruitment by robot: how AI is changing the way Australians get jobs
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by employers to help decide who to hire. What does it mean for candidates – and their future bosses?
Defamation in the internet age: could a $400,000 Australian court ruling silence the notorious online forum Kiwi Farms?
An Australian company that helped the website remain accessible has been ordered to pay damages – but the legal arguments remain unsettled